12points for Singers
【 Key Points 】
• When you make a sound,
not just your throat
but your whole body is involved
• From your head to the soles of your feet,
there are 12 important points
• These points are all interconnected
• It is important to be aware of your whole body,
not just one part
• By checking and improving the 12 points in order,
your voice will improve.
Many people tend to think that
only the throat is important
when producing a voice.
However,
this is not the case.
When producing a voice,
our entire body is involved.
In this seminar,
we learned together about
the 12 important points related to the voice
from head to sole.
These points are not independent,
but are interrelated.
By understanding and
improving each of these points,
you can achieve a better voice.
First,
let's start with the most basic part
- the throat.
Many people think that
the voice is created in the throat.
That's true, but
the voice is not created solely in the throat.
The throat is
actually supported by the tongue.
The tongue is something
we don't usually think about very much.
However, it plays
a very important role
in speech production.
The tongue is held in the lower jaw.
In other words, the movement of the tongue
is closely related to the movement of the jaw.
Next, let's think about the jaw.
The jaw is suspended from the skull.
The skull forms the framework of our head.
This skull is supported and moved
by the bones of the neck.
The bones of the neck
are connected to the spine.
The spine is the central support of our body.
And this spine is supported by the pelvis
is supported by the hip joint
at the base of the legs.
And the ankles and soles of the feet
also play an important role
when producing voice.
Finally, we also need to consider
the balance of the whole body,
or centre of gravity.
The centre of gravity has a big effect
on our posture and movement,
and ultimately on our voice too.
All of these points
are interconnected.
If you try to improve just one part,
you won't get the desired effect.
It is important to be aware of
your whole body
and make improvements in a balanced way.
Now,
let's take a closer look at these points.
The throat
is certainly the central part
that makes your voice.
However, your voice is not
made just by the throat.
The throat is supported and moved
by the surrounding muscles and skeleton
are supported and moved
by the surrounding muscles and skeleton.
There are four important points around the throat
: the jaw, ears, chest and shoulders.
Muscles extend from the throat
towards these points.
The balance of these muscles
affects the quality and pitch of the voice
.Tongue
The tongue plays an important role
in supporting the throat.
The base of the tongue
actually also plays a role
in supporting the internal organs
also plays a role in supporting the internal organs.
The movement of the tongue
has a big impact on the sound of the voice
and the pronunciation of words.
By relaxing the tongue,
the movement of the throat
becomes smoother,
and it becomes easier to produce a voice.Jaw
The jaw plays a role in
holding the entire tongue in place.
The movement of the jaw is closely related
to the movement of the tongue.
By being able to move the jaw freely,
the movement of the tongue
will also become freer,
and as a result,
the quality of your voice will improve.
The jaw can move in three dimensions:
forwards and backwards,
left and right,
and up and down.
It is very important
to be aware of this movement.Skull
The skull supports the jaw.
The skull itself cannot move,
but the whole head can move.
The movement of the head
affects the movement of the jaw,
which in turn affects the way
you make your voice.Neck
The neck plays a role in moving the head.
The movement of the neck is
in perfect synchronisation
with the movement of the head.
For example,
the action of turning your head upwards
is actually the result of
the movement of the bones in your neck.
By being aware of the movement of your neck,
the movement of your head
will become smoother,
the way you speak will also change.Spine (upper body)
The spine extends from the neck.
The upper part of the spine
is the base of the lungs.
The lungs are an important organ that
supplies the air needed to produce voice.
The movement of the spine
affects the movement of the lungs,
and as a result,
it affects the ease of breathing
and the way you speak.Spine (lower body)
The lower part of the spine
plays a role in supporting the upper body.
This part can only move back and forth.
By being aware of this movement,
the movement of the entire upper body
will become smoother,and it will also affect
the way you speak.Pelvis
The pelvis plays an important role
in supporting the entire spine.
The movement of the pelvis is
directly linked to the movement of the entire spine
Although the pelvis itself cannot move,
by moving the muscles around the pelvis,
you can change the position of the pelvis.
This movement affects
the movement of the whole upper body.The base of the foot
The base of the foot
plays an important role in
supporting the pelvis.
Although this part is very small,
the movement here has a large effect
on the balance of the whole body.
By being aware of the movement
of the base of the foot,
the movement of the pelvis
becomes smoother,
and as a result,
the movement of the whole upper body improves.Ankle
The ankle is mainly responsible
for movement forwards and backwards.
This movement is
connected to the movement of
the soles of the feet.
By being aware of
the movement of the ankle,
it becomes easier to maintain balance
throughout the whole body,
and this also has an effect
on the way you speak.Soles of the feet
There are many small bones
in the soles of the feet.
There are gaps between these bones,
and the soles of the feet can be deformed
by these gaps.
This deformation plays an important role
in maintaining balance
throughout the body.
By being aware of
the movement of the soles of the feet,
you can increase your stability
when singing while standing,
and improve the way
you produce your voice.Centre of gravity
The centre of gravity
is a concept that expresses
the balance of the whole body.
Although you can't move
your centre of gravity itself,
you can change its position by moving
the various parts of your body.
For example, when you hold a microphone,
the weight is on the front of your body,
so you naturally lean back a little
to balance yourself.
This kind of whole-body balance
has a big effect on
how you produce your voice.
For example, the throat is supported by the tongue,
the tongue is held in place by the jaw,
the jaw is supported by the skull,
the skull is moved by the neck,
the neck is connected to the spine,
the spine is supported by the pelvis,
the pelvis is supported by the base of the feet...
In this way, the whole body is connected.
When you understand this,
in order to improve your voice
you need to be aware of
your whole body.
If you try to improve just one part of your body,
you won't get the desired effect.
The secret to producing a good voice
is to maintain a good balance
throughout your body.
So, how can you put this knowledge
to use in your practice?
First, let's start by observing
the condition of your own body.
is there any part of your body
that is tensing up?
On the other hand,
is there any part of your body
that is too relaxed?
It is important to relax your whole body
while maintaining a sense of tension.
Next, let's focus on your breathing.
Are you breathing deeply?
Is your back and abdomen expanding
as you breathe?
Breathing is an important element
that forms the foundation of your voice.
By breathing using your whole body
you will be able to produce a richer voice.
And, let's be aware of the
physical movements of the body
when producing voice.
Please feel how your whole body is moving,
not just your throat, but also your jaw,
tongue, neck, and back.
If there is a part that is particularly tense,
be aware of trying to relax that part.
Also, pay attention to your posture.
Are you standing with
your back straight, shoulders relaxed,
are your feet firmly planted on the ground?
Good posture improves
the flow of your voice and
makes your breathing smoother.
It is important to
gradually build up your practice
while being aware of these points.
There is no need to
attempt to perfect everything
at once.
You can improve slowly,
one thing at a time.
In addition, these points
can be applied not only to singing
but also to everyday conversation.
For example
when giving a presentation at work or
when talking to friends,
being aware of these points
will help you to produce a voice that is
clearer and easier to hear.
Furthermore, this knowledge
can also be useful
for maintaining good health.
Correct posture and breathing techniques
can also be effective in
preventing stiff shoulders and lower back pain.
By being aware of your whole body,
you can improve the
quality of your daily life.
Here,
let's touch on some
frequently asked questions.
Q: When speaking,
which part of the body
should I pay the most attention to?
A: It is important to be aware of
the balance of the whole body
rather than focusing on a specific part.
However, at first
it is also good to focus
on the throat and breathing.
We recommend gradually
expanding the range of your awareness.
Q: How often should I practice?
A: It is ideal to practice a little every day.
Even if it's only 10 minutes a day,
it is important to keep at it.
However, if you feel any discomfort
in your throat,
take a break and don't push yourself.
Q: Does the way you use your voice change with age?
A: The condition of your vocal cords changes with age,
but the basic mechanism of voice production
does not.
However, your body's flexibility and muscle strength
change with age,
so it is important to choose
a practice method that suits you.
Q: There are days when it is difficult to make a sound.
Is this normal?
A: Yes, it is normal.
Your physical condition, temperature, humidity, and
various other factors can affect your voice.
On days when you are not feeling well,
do not overdo it,
and try to manage your physical condition.
Q: Do you need to have special talent
to become a professional singer?
A: While talent is important,
more than that,
hard work and continuous practice
are important.
In addition to the voice,
compositional ability and expressive ability
are also required.
As you can see from these questions,
although it may seem simple
to produce a voice,
it is actually a complex process.
However, it is a topic that is
deep and worth exploring.
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