Catch Breath

Breathing for Singers – the Catch Breath (or Fast Breath) is so often a trap for singers. Learn how to inhale quickly to avoid getting tight, falling behind the beat, and making a hole in the middle of your song. I include 5 fun and challenging breathing and singing exercises.

• 0:00 Catch Breath (fast breath) – a TRAP?
• 0:24 channel intro
• 0:38 What is the Catch Breath?
• 1:57 Fast Breath Exercise #1 – the Dog Pant
• 2:58 Catch Breath Exercise #2 – the Surprise Breath
• 4:29 Catch Breath Exercise #3 – “Oh, I forgot!” (spoken)
• 5:04 Catch Breath Exercise #4 – “Oh, I forgot!” (sung)
• 6:31 Catch Breath Exercise #5 – Count from 1 to 8 – first spoken
• 7:20 Catch Breath Exercise #5 – Count from 1 to 8 – SUNG
• 7:59 Fast Exercise #5 – faster!
• 9:36 importance of exercises