Are there special techniques that I can use for exercising my vocal cords?

Question

I heard something about lemon juice! Don't know if that's crazy or not. :) Thanks.

Answer 1

Frank Sanatra was an avid swimmer to strengthen his lungs for singing.

Answer 2

HiYA
The warm up procedure

Singers develop distinctive warm up regimens appropriate to their personal needs; these may vary considerably with changes in physical, mental, and emotional well being. Nevertheless, consistency in the overall approach is most beneficial. Many singers begin by warming-up the entire body with gentle physical exercise (e.g., stretching, yoga, Tai Chi). This helps to alleviate the muscular tension that interferes with vocal production, as well as to stimulate the deep breathing which is necessary for good support of the voice. The muscles of articulation, which include the jaw, tongue, lips, and soft palate can be loosened with appropriate exercises, which also can help to activate the singer's expiratory airflow. Before beginning to explore the day's potential for vocal resonance, the singer should be relaxed, yet vital. If the singer is fatigued, or not feeling well, it will be necessary to "energize" himself, so that he can provide adequate breath support for singing. It is wise to begin vocalizing in the most comfortable mid range of the voice, and gradually work out to the higher and lower extremes of pitch. High notes (faster vocal cord vibration) may require substantial airflow. and increased pharyngeal space. Low notes, which use a "heavier" mode of vocal cord vibration (thicker vibrating mass), also require appropriate support. Recent biomechanical studies at The Center for Voice Disorders have shown that singing at the extremes of pitch both the highest and lowest notes of the vocal range can strain the laryngeal muscles, and can result in undesirable (and potentially harmful) patterns of muscle tension. Therefore, it is good common sense to avoid the "outer extremes" of the voice until one is well warmed up. In the mid range, the singer may safely begin the daily search adjustments in the size and shape of the pharynx. Considering the countless possible configurations of the vocal tract, the process of developing a resonant tone is an ongoing one, even for seasoned professionals. Most of a singer's warm up is devoted to the objective of obtaining a beautiful vocal timbre through the use of an enormous variety of vocal calisthenics.

Finally, the singer is likely to test his vocal register transitions during the warm up. Exercises that "blend" the "chest" ("heavy" laryngeal adjustment) and "head" ("light" laryngeal adjustment) registers eventually produce a smooth passaggio, resulting in an "even scale" from the "bottom" to the "top" of the vocal range.

Answer 3

In my vocal career, I have used Mayo's. And when you're doing them, make sure it's MAY-YO, especially pronoucing each letter. It stretches the face, while excercising the vocal chords if you go high and low enough.

Answer 4

there are tons of exercises for your vocal cords.

there are some great dvd/book courses available also.

i've use roger love, mark baxter and melissa cross. each of these teachers offers a unique and helpful program for getting your voice in shape. it's really cool when you start to see results, and they occur rather quickly.

Answer 5

Lemon juice in hot water..never use cold water ..
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Answer 6

sing at high altitudes or after walking up a high hill it will help enrich blood with absorbsion of oxygen

Answer 7

Okay, I usually sing LOW to HIGH then HIGH to LOW.
Try singing as HIGH as possible then as LOW as possible.

That's what I do at least.

Answer 8

ooohhh no! that dont work i have tried it! its just nasty! i sing professionally and wat my music teacher tought me wasd to lay off of soft drinks candy...etc( stuff that had alot of sugar in them)

do scales everynight

sing your favorite song to its full potential.

sing infront of crowds( yea believe it or not it helps)

use the diaphram

use support