This lesson is exercises only—save the anatomy for the blog article linked at the end. You need no microphone. Do these four drills before your Vocal Range Test, pitch practice, or song work. Stop any exercise that causes dizziness or pain.
SingMeter tools for this lesson
Step-by-step practice
- 1
Posture check (wall test)
2 minStand with your back lightly touching a wall: heels, calves, shoulders, and back of head. There should be a small space at your lower back—do not flatten it completely. Chin level, shoulders down. Memorize this alignment, then step away and recreate it.
- 2
Low belly breath (hand placement)
3 minOne hand on lower belly, one on lower ribs. Inhale through the nose for 4 counts: belly moves out, ribs widen sideways—not lifted shoulders. Exhale on “sss” for 8 counts. Belly draws in slowly. Repeat 6 times. If shoulders rise, shorten the inhale.
Open Metronome → - 3
Supported exhale on pitch (easy hum)
4 minInhale as above. On exhale, hum a comfortable mid-range note for as long as the “sss” lasted. The hum should feel steady, not pressed. If it wavers or cracks, use less air. Repeat 4 times with 10 seconds rest between. Optional: open Pitch Detector once and confirm the hum is a stable single note.
Open Pitch Detector → - 4
Rib swing (silent “huh”)
3 minShort, silent “huh” puffs from the belly—not throat clicks. 8 puffs, rest, 8 more. Purpose: wake up breath support without warming the voice loudly. Finish with one full inhale and a long relaxed exhale through the mouth.
Self-check before you finish
- ✓I can inhale without lifting my shoulders noticeably.
- ✓A comfortable hum lasts at least one full 8-count exhale.
- ✓I know this posture setup and will use it before my next SingMeter practice.
Go deeper (blog)
These articles explain the "why" behind today's exercises—they are optional reading, not a repeat of this lesson.
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