The Application Of Anapana-sati In Vocal Training

Breathing is the foundation of singing, and how to use the breath in the singing is a question that many singing learners are studying. The Anapana-sati of Buddhism is the fundamental way for Buddhism training,which has a unique training method in breathing learning. It can help us to feel the natural breathing. The author realizes that,the Anapana-sati and the ordinary singing breathing have an intimate relationship, that is,in some respects the singing's breathing training can borrow ideas from the Anapana-sati,and it can help us to feel the natural breathing, to feel the relaxation of our body.The thesis is composed of five parts,the preface illustrates why the author choose the topic;Chapter one illustrates the Anapana-sati;Chapter two illustrates the use of the Anapana-sati in the ordinary singing breathing;Chapter three illustrates the meaning of the Anapana-sati to vocal learning;In the epilogue,the author summarizes his own experience in learning the Anapana-sati.