Many people breathe as they do every day when they sing. They often breathe through their mouths and don't really think about it at all. But when you breathe as you sing, it should not be through your mouth. This is because when you breathe through your mouth, it dries your throat and windpipe. It is harder to sing with a dry throat and mouth, so rather than breathing through your mouth, breathe through your nose. It may seem silly and even hard at first, but the more you practice, the more it becomes a habit. Soon, when you sing you won't even have to think about it!
Also, when you breathe your ribcage should expand and you should not raise your shoulders. This gives you more of a relaxed look, and when you are relaxed you are able to sing better. It also puts you in a better position to project your air, and the sound travels better. Again, practice makes you not have to think about this after a while.
So the next time you are singing in a choir and people ask you your secret, share with them the way to breathe properly while singing.
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