CONTROLLED RELAXATION - Foreword
to Basic Exercises
by David Sorin Collyer
I have devised these exercises to be done prior to singing
and to condition the vocal mechanism in order to get the most out of the
vocal instrument with the least amount of effort.
The vocal cords are muscles therefore, we approach these
exercises as vocal gymnastics.
We isolate the muscles in the various parts of the body and then we coordinate
them into combinations that we know are ideal to get the most out of the
vocal potential.
A unique combination of medical, artistic and yoga principles
are used to attain maximum results. Controlled relaxation is obtained
by conditioning the reflexes.
"Good posture is our goal!"
All the muscles in the body must be strong and flexible as
opposed to being strong and rigid. We not only relax the body, but we
relax the mind as well, the two are inseparable. A rigid body causes a
rigid mind and conversely a rigid mind causes a rigid body. It is of utmost
importance to enjoy and have fun while executing these exercises!
"Relax and let yourself go!"
This discipline is not the usual, conventional or traditional
approach to training the voice. After having done vast research medically,
physically, philosophically, and artistically, I have come to these conclusions
which have attained unusual results in all fields of vocal communications.
This method has attained irrefutable excellent results in
the following fields: - Opera, Lieder or art songs, musical comedy, popular,
rock, disco and country singing . . . In addition to all forms of speaking:
-teachers, preachers, sales personnel, executives ad infinitum. | 