Cold
Weather Conditions and Your Singing
Voice
Vocalists and the
Weather
Most singers do not realize
that even weather conditions can have an impact on
the quality of their voice. The winter months
especially can cause colds, sore throats, and flu
when the temperatures are cold.
Cold temperatures are very
drying to not only to the skin but also the throat.
Singers should take extra precautions in cold and
flu prevention. If they find themselves with a cold
there are some things that they can do to help in
improving voice control.
Many performers find that
singing and weather conditions mean that they are
going to need to practice even more than usual. The
following tips will help with the common cold, sore
throats, and runny nose.
Singers that find themselves
with winter illnesses should determine how ill they
really are. Obviously if someone is very sick,
auditions or a performance should be cancelled
right away until the singer is well again.
If the singer is suffering
from a minor illness there are some tips that they
can use to help their voice. For a runny nose nasal
sprays can be used to clear out any mucus that may
interfere with singing.Honey and tea are great for
soothing the throat.
Drinking plenty of water is
useful in keeping the vocal chords hydrated. Avoid
caffeine, dairy products, and alcohol before
singing. These will hold you back and dry your
throat out even more and even constrict your vocal
chords.
Warm showers can also help a
dry throat and promote drainage if applicable.
Practicing scales in the shower can help warm up
your voice. Proper sleep and rest will also speed
up the recovery of a cold. A humidifier may also
help with excessive dryness.
Using proper breathing
techniques is also very important and cannot be
stressed enough. Breathing control is needed when
trying to hit high notes and your voice needs to be
properly hydrated and conditioned so that you do
not strain your vocal chords.
Singing is a talent and with
this talent singers need to know how to take care
of their voices in all types of conditions.
Practice is the best way to learn how to care for
the voice, even going out and singing karaoke is a
great way to get some practice in.
Lots of scale practice,
techniques in breathing control, keeping your vocal
chords constantly hydrated, getting lots of rest,
and drinking the proper beverages will be very
beneficial to improving your singing voice.
Training Your Voice
Body
Posture and the Singing
Voice
Warming
Up for Singing
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