What I understand she is explaining is the importance of the lower abdominal muscles (pelvic muscles, between the pelvis and the hips) for the support of the voice in a way that the voice can float without effort. So she is giving the same exercice her teacher has given to her many years ago: inalating in the lower part of lungs, lifting very heavy books placed in the lower abdominal area for growing abdominal strength and support. In that way the voice doesn’t get tense neither the neck or the vocal chords. In her opinion these days very few singers know how to do that and that’s why many have such short careers.
She's teaching breath technique for singing - something most contemporary singers lack. Great singing requires STRENGTH. It is something that must be LEARNED to the point that it becomes natural to the singer. When people talk about "support" this is what they mean, or should mean. The well-trained singer (very rare) sings with his/her entire body
Montserrat Caballé was a very good teacher❤❤❤❤❤
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Can someone explain what is said about laying on the floor? What is she trying to teach?
What I understand she is explaining is the importance of the lower abdominal muscles (pelvic muscles, between the pelvis and the hips) for the support of the voice in a way that the voice can float without effort. So she is giving the same exercice her teacher has given to her many years ago: inalating in the lower part of lungs, lifting very heavy books placed in the lower abdominal area for growing abdominal strength and support. In that way the voice doesn’t get tense neither the neck or the vocal chords. In her opinion these days very few singers know how to do that and that’s why many have such short careers.
She's teaching breath technique for singing - something most contemporary singers lack. Great singing requires STRENGTH. It is something that must be LEARNED to the point that it becomes natural to the singer. When people talk about "support" this is what they mean, or should mean. The well-trained singer (very rare) sings with his/her entire body