I'm in choir, and it seems like my voice starts to strain after we do warm-ups. I actually have been practicing over the summer so I don't really understand why--and it's been this way for years, too.
2006-08-23 08:40:59 · 12 answers · asked by Stardust 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I don't use my chest voice in choir. Being a first soprano, it's nearly impossible. :)
2006-08-23 12:30:16 · update #1
You're trying too hard! The head voice is very delicate and supposed to sound flute-like, so if you're trying to sing in high volume, of course you feel strained. It takes a long time for the head voice to obtain its strength, so don't strain by substituting volume for strength. When you're ready, it will be effortless. Until then, concentrate on the quality, not quantity.
2006-08-23 18:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by _ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be having trouble changing registers, especially up into your head voice. A lot of young singers want to sound like what they hear on the radio, and, unfortunately, most people can't sing that way. That doesn't mean you can't sing, it just means you're not going to be the next Beyonce.
After you get so high, you have to break out of your chest or "belt" voice and switch to your head voice. This is called changing registers. It's kind of hard to explain without demonstrating it, but your head voice is lighter. Plus, you will feel the difference. The sound will feel like it's coming from between your eyes or around your nose as opposed to in your throat or your chest. Work with your choir teacher; I'm sure she'll be able to help you with this.
2006-08-23 17:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by aldera22 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok...I'm gonna try this one last time. The problem may be due to the fact you're singing from your throat and not your diaphragm. If this is true, don't worry, it's not a bad thing necessarily; however, you will have major strain on your vocal chords and voice box because of this. Try using some throat spray or honey... These help because it puts a thick coating on your vocal chords/voice box and helps from the wear and tear. I better be chosen for best answer, because you're not going to get a better one than this (Music Major).
2006-08-23 15:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by youdontneedtoknowme 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if our throats get dry, we can get a strained voice. Try sucking on lemon drops between rehearsles. Then carry a couple in your pocket for emergencies and the like. Take care, and remember that if you keep your throat warm in cold weather, you will be able to sing longer and with more clarity.
2006-08-23 15:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by Collin R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try lip synching. The most convincing way to do this, is to exhale whenever you are mouthing the lyrics. Practice in front of a mirror until you gain the confidence to make a common general practice of it. No one will know the difference. Hope this helps!
2006-08-23 16:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by rrbowker2002 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep you throat warm and moist. After a shower wrap a towel around your throat. Try lemon or honey in your tea.
2006-08-23 15:44:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gargle warm salt water, works everytime for a sore throat.
2006-08-23 15:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by Matersamich 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a proffessional to make sure you didn't rip any hairs on the vocal strings. You could have damaged something a long time ago. Go see someone before you make it worse!
2006-08-23 15:42:59 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Kat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try drinking water with lemon juice
2006-08-23 15:43:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
see a voice doctor
2006-08-23 15:42:22 · answer #10 · answered by jEfFeRsOnAiRpLaNe 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋