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How to sing with sore throat

 



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Is your throat scratchy today? Got an engagement for a performance or are you planning a trip to enter the local karaoke contest? Well, you might want to read these tips before singing when your throat is sore. You sure don't want to damage your vocal chords, do you?

Singing With a Sore Throat


Should You Sing when Your Throat is Sore?

 

I remember, back when I was in the high school choir, my voice instructor telling me about the dangers of singing with a sore throat. In fact, I even watched a video of damaged vocal chords.

 

The entire class took it to heart and swore then and there that we would do everything in our power not to destroy our vocal chords as that poor girl on the video had done. Of course, that went out the window when Friday night rolled around and we were screaming at the football game. But that's beside the point! So how do we prevent the vocal cord damage?

 

How to Prevent Vocal Chord Damage

There are several steps to preventing vocal cord damage. The simplest is not to sing or shout when you have a sore throat. Not only is singing with a sore throat a painful experience, it is one that is totally unnecessary.

 

Why should we try to sing beautifully when, in reality, we feel terrible? Don't even attempt it! It will only cause more harm than good. It doesn't matter if you have a performance to attend.

 

An important audition that can't be postphoned might be an exception but even then choose songs that are not too taxing on your voice. Your music instructor will likely be the most understanding and support your choice not to sing in order to protect your vocal chords. 

 

One thing to remember is, to become a professional singer, you need to do your best to prevent a sore throat in the first place. Drink a generous amount of water and don't sing or shout too loudly.

 

There is always a time for singing loudly, with the proper support, in order to hit the really high notes. But don't do it for too long at a time as it can cause damage. You don't have to sing above the choir to be heard. Often the way to your best performance is simply to sing with the other choir members and not think that the group is singing with you. Keep that in mind.

 

Whether you are in an ensemble, planning a karaoke night, or auditioning for a local talent scout remember to be gentle with your vocal chords. Always warm up slowly and practice your breathing techniques every day.

 

We all would like to keep our voices long enough to tell our grandchildren about our performance in the play or some other stage. And if we're lucky and take care, maybe even some great grandchildren stories. So be nice to your throat and take care of it when it is dry and sore. Your audience will thank you for it. 

 

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