Before diving into exercises, understand that singers use diaphragmatic (or belly) breathing rather than chest breathing. When you inhale, your abdomen should expand outward as your diaphragm contracts downward, creating space for your lungs to fill. Your shoulders and chest should remain relatively still.

Lie on your back with one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. Breathe deeply so that only the hand on your stomach rises while the hand on your chest remains still. Practice this for 5 minutes daily until it becomes natural.

Once comfortable, try the same breathing pattern while sitting, then standing. This body position awareness is crucial for transferring good breath support to your singing.

Take a deep diaphragmatic breath, then exhale on a steady "sss" sound. Time yourself and aim to make the exhale last longer each practice session. Start with 10 seconds and work your way up.

This exercise develops your ability to regulate airflow—essential for maintaining consistent tone throughout a phrase.

Take a full breath, then exhale while vibrating your lips (similar to making a "motorboat" sound). Try to sustain this for as long as possible with consistent pressure and sound.

Lip trills require balanced air pressure and reveal uneven breath support immediately. When you can maintain a steady lip trill through your entire vocal range, your breath support is becoming solid.

Inhale deeply, then produce short, rhythmic "ha" sounds using your abdomen. Imagine your stomach pushing out slightly with each "ha." Start with sets of 5 and increase gradually.

This exercise strengthens your diaphragm and develops the quick-response breathing needed for certain singing styles.

Named after a famous 18th-century singer, this exercise involves inhaling for 4 counts, holding for 4 counts, then exhaling for 8 counts. As you improve, extend the exhale to 16 counts, then 24.