Breath

The Technical Core: An Inside View - Essay by Joan Melton, PhD, ADVS Part of a longer article written for the VASTA Journal 2009 (Article)
In her article; The Technical Core: An Inside View, Joan Melton writes on her research and findings from ultrasound imaging (USI) of abdominal muscle activity while voicing to workshop participants at a conference on Performance Breath, at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. Although the study only focused on the core muscular system of the singer the results shed light on some of what is actually happening when a performance breath is taken. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Dispelling Vocal Myths Part 1: "Sing From Your Diaphragm! (Article)
The first of a series of articles, the author wishes to provide facts that can clarify myths about vocal technique or the vocal mechanism. Dr. Michael is Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota Medical School. (For the second installment, see vol. 67, no. 4, March/April 2011: 417-421.) (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Letter to the Editor - Dispelling Vocal Myths Part 1: "Sing From Your Diaphragm! (Article)
Michael responds to a Letter to the Editor regarding muscle use in breathing. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Exercises that Enhance Interdependence of Vocal Folds and Breath Management (Article)
It has long been the hallmark of a fine teacher to assign proper vocalises to the student. From a scientific perspective, the messa di voce, staccato and sustaining long phrases are discussed. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

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