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singing | jazz singing | jazz vocalists
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Question: Do you have any tips for the health and care of the singers voice?
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Answer:
- Drink a minimum of 8 (ounce) glasses of water daily, more if you drink
caffeniated beverages like coffee etc. The water will help hydrate the
vocal chords and is excellent for your health.
- Pay attention to how you use your speaking voice, bad
habits can translate to the wear and tear of the voice, check that your
voice is not gravelly or too low.
- Singing with a cold - Pay attention to where the cold is
residing, if you have nasal congestion you can still sing. If your
vocal chords aren't impacted you can still perform. Pay attention to
how the voice sounds. Consult your Doctor when in doubt, rather than purchase over the counter medications.
- Use a microphone when you are singing with an amplified
band if the band has onstage monitors make use of them. Remember
the band may not be as sensitive to your needs as a singer. If the
music is too loud it would be best to leave.... rather than
suffer unnecessary vocal strain.
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