Value Of Sustaining (With Or Without Vibrato)

One of the fundamentals of singing is to understand that singing is of a particular duration.

One sings a pitch, and it will be sustained for some length of time, whether that be a little time or a long time. The value of a Sustaining Exercise with the singer sustaining the pitch for longer amounts of time is an increased:

• ability to maintain healthy muscle balance,
• ability to maintain a steady airflow, and
• development of muscle.

Of course, sustaining exercise on one pitch can be combined with movement up and down the scale. The focus will also include how to sing a legato line and create beautiful musical phrases!