Monday, September 13, 2010

Vocal Health: Best Guides

By Jack Flagg

Would you wish to learn how to take good care of your vocal health? Being a singer, your voice is your instrument and you must deal with it gently. There are some causes of vocal problems and luckily most of them are reversible.

How can you understand if your voice is unhealthy? Let's look at certain of the common symptoms of an unhealthy voice:

*a hoarse and raspy voice

*the lack of ability to sing high notes ( a loss of this ability)

*a deeper sounding voice

*a crude and itchy throat, a strained throat

*difficulty talking

*the need to repeatedly clear your throat

Many singers will encounter one or a combination of these symptoms during their job. Some of these signs are easy to prevent.

*Avoid alcohol and caffeine. These types of drinks are diuretics and will make your body lose water. When you lose water your voice dries out.

*Drink a minimum of eight glasses of water per day to keep hydrated.

*Do not smoke cigarette. It is also important to stay away from second hand smoke.

*Include good breathing techniques as a part of your singing. You should use your diaphragm to support your vocal chords.

*Humidifiers add moisture to the air in your home. This is a great choice for all singers, especially singers in dry climates and in the winter months.

*Keep the mucous membranes of the throat healthy by eating whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Vitamins A, E, and C are remarkable for all round health.

*Do not use mouthwash containing alcohol. Also avoid mouthwash with other allergens.

*Make sure to get plenty of rest. Talking in noisy rooms and venues pressure the vocal chords.

*Posture - Sing only when you have good posture. This means standing with good posture or sitting with good posture. Stance should be erect with both feet on the ground. - 40727

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