Study Questions - Breath, and end of Day 1

Analysing breathing problems

• What is a possible issue in choral singing if the conductor breathes just before the voices come in and all the singers follow this?
• What problems might experienced singers have if they breathe in through the nose rather than the mouth?
• How does the singer in Fields of Gold use her breath to reflect her singing style?
• In the musical theatre piece how does the singer use his breath to add character and a sense of urgency to the song?
• What is the difference in the aim of the two singers in terms of getting their song across?