Thursday, January 20, 2011

Singing Tips: Vocal Fatigue: What to do when Your Voice Is Hoarse- 3 Remedies

Singing, whether at a chorus concert, church function, or in a nightclub can be so fulfilling! However, it can also wear down on your voice. Here are 3 tips for singers who occasionally lose their voice to help them keep singing.


 

  1. Talk less. Keep in mind that whether you speak or sing, you are using the same vocal chords. You do not want to fatigue the voice before you have sung a single note!


     


     

  2. Drink lots of hot tea. Not only will this keep you hydrated, which allows your vocal chords to be more 'pliable', the steam from the hot tea will much more quickly provide moisture for your vocal chords than will cold or room temperature water.


 

  1. Sing in the Mixed Voice- This is also called 'Singing in the Mask'. This technique allows you to sing 'off' the vocal chords which will significantly lessen vocal fatigue and hoarseness while you are singing while simultaneously dramatically improving your resonance, volume, and eliminating that breathy tone quality.


     


     

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