Volume 2 Issue 2 by Meikam Singh
ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 2021
There is much truth in the statement that 'breathing is singing' proper breathing is essential fo... more There is much truth in the statement that 'breathing is singing' proper breathing is essential for singing and learning of breath correctly is actually one of the most important aspect to improve the singing voice. Improving breathing technique allows a singer to have more control over their voice and enable them to explore a broader range of notes and to have greater capacity of air and it gives control to expel the breath in order to sustain on the notes for a longer period. The intensity of the voice depends upon the breath forces which regulate the amplitude of the vibrations of the vocal chords. If the foundation of breathing technique is not proper a singer will have poor results, and later will suffer. Good breath management skills are necessary if a singer hopes to be able to sing great wilt skill. So breathing exercise are critical for any aspiring vocalist to achieve singing success. This paper try to discuss on the Important of proper breathing in singing.
Papers by Meikam Singh
ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
Nata Sankirtana is a form of worship, considered as a Purvaranga. It is the cultural soul of Mani... more Nata Sankirtana is a form of worship, considered as a Purvaranga. It is the cultural soul of Manipuri society from birth to death which is performed using five different areas such as rituals, pung consisting of taalas or rhythm, songs, dance, and story in worshipping the lord. These different aspects utilized are of a complex nature. At present, these are not found in any part of India except in Manipuri Nata Sankirtana ritualistic performance. Such uniqueness is clearly visible in punglons, the drum-beatd used in Sankirtana since long time. This taala shastra system is not found nowadays in Desi Taala shastra too. Many scholars gave their view that the different aspects of the Margi taala have long been ceased to exist from the Indian soil, except a few mentions in the Shastra. It is the pride and practice of India that such types of Vedic talas found nowhere in India today have long been kept nourished and flourished within the folds of a tiny state like Manipur. It is being felt...
ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts
Nata-Sankirtana of Manipur is considered as Purvaranga and Mahayajna in Vaisnavite culture of Man... more Nata-Sankirtana of Manipur is considered as Purvaranga and Mahayajna in Vaisnavite culture of Manipur. Yajna means all acts performed for the satisfaction of paramatama, pritilok, devalok and for those who have sanskar (purification), for the beings and for keeping the cycle of nature, for the goodness (Singh M. T., NATASANKIRTANA AS A MAHAYAJNA, 2017). Not only these, but it also denotes mantra performed by the believers of Sanatana Dharma, Dravya, Shraddha and different Shatkarmas. For centuries, Nata-Sankirtana has been performing as an important practice, as a Gandharva Vidya, Purvaranga, and a MahaYajna in the society of Manipuri GouriyaVaishnavites. NataSankirtana became a part and parcel of Manipuri Vaishnava community’s socio-religious activities and prosperity. (Singh M. T., Manipuri Nata Sankirtana: Perspectives and Prospects, 2015) In ShrimadBhagavata, the only merit in Kali yuga is Harinam Sankirtana in which a person can reach his end and attain moksha. We have been wor...
ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 2021
There is much truth in the statement that ‘breathing is singing’ proper breathing is essential fo... more There is much truth in the statement that ‘breathing is singing’ proper breathing is essential for singing and learning of breath correctly is actually one of the most important aspect to improve the singing voice. Improving breathing technique allows a singer to have more control over their voice and enable them to explore a broader range of notes and to have greater capacity of air and it gives control to expel the breath in order to sustain on the notes for a longer period. The intensity of the voice depends upon the breath forces which regulate the amplitude of the vibrations of the vocal chords. If the foundation of breathing technique is not proper a singer will have poor results, and later will suffer. Good breath management skills are necessary if a singer hopes to be able to sing great wilt skill. So breathing exercise are critical for any aspiring vocalist to achieve singing success. This paper try to discuss on the Important of proper breathing in singing.
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