someone told me to do breath exercises and they help sing longer but not sound better, i don't sound horrible when i sing but sound as if i'm straining and i am and my throat hurts after word. Is there anyone that can help sound better and not strain my voice or hurt my throat trying to do it...
2007-01-22 04:51:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
use your diaphram to breath
2007-01-22 04:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by infernalaffairstrilogy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The reason your throat is hurting after you sing is because you're not singing correctly. As others have said, use your diaphram. Basically it means breathe from the stomach, not your chest. There's a difference. When you inhale and begin to exhale while singing, tighten your stomach muscles, and concentrate on exhaling slowly. DO NOT OVERSTRAIN YOUR VOICE. If your throat is hurting afterwards, you are actually damaging your vocal cords, which will definately not help you to sound better. If you feel you have to strain too much for a high note, perhaps you need to try another octive. Be sure you open your mouth, pronounciate, articulate, and hit every note clearly. Again, drink plenty of water, not too cold, and do not take any sort of cough drops or throat medicines, they basically numb the throat and don't help in singing. Don't clear the throat, it is also damaging to the vocal cords, if you feel you need to clear your throat, just swallow. Hope this helps.
2007-01-22 07:14:52 · answer #2 · answered by "Red" 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your throat hurts and you sound like you are straining you are probably singing out of your range. (That means either too high or too low) I would reccomend trying to find a song that fits your range that feels like it is comfortable to sing.
During an audition it is EXTREMLY important to find a song that fits you. Do not sing a song you have practiced only along with the radio. These rarely impress anyone. Especially if it is for a school play or something. Do some research.
I would also highly reccomend Voice Lessons. You can find a lot of ads and teachers on Craigs List, Classifieds, or in the Yellow Pages (depending on where you are). Also ask a Chior Teacher or something. If they can't help you, they can tell you someone who can.
The way to get better is to practice, A LOT.
2007-01-22 10:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by angelhair_007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you singing out of your range? for example are you really an alot but you are singing notes in the soprano range?
It sounds like you are tensing the muscles in your neck and that can cause the symptoms you cite. you need to relax. Dou you know the difference between head tones and chest tones? Your voice is an instrument and just like a trupmet that you sometimes have to adjust the mouth piece you need to adjust the shape of you mouth when holding certain notes.
Breathing is very importman. proper air flow can help you sond more open.
Relax and learn the song and don't be nervous.
2007-01-22 05:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by memorris900 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't consume dairy products for a few hours before, because it causes mucus to produce in the throat, clogging it up. Smoking is not a good idea either. Make sure to warm up thoroughly beforehand. Also, if you have a scratchy voice, drink some herbal tea with lemon and honey.
2007-01-22 12:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by cdaae663 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm up your voice before starting your audition. Also try using lemons to help cut down on the sore throat issue. When I sing I always use lemons and water. I have also heard that warm tea with lemons works well too! Hope this helps!
2007-01-22 05:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by foxiegixxergurl2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is much you can do to improve your god given talent - a good singing teacher is a great starting point.
However - if you have an audition coming up there is not much time for a set of training so things to do - or NOT TO DO - before your audition might be useful for you...
Just as an athlete knows there are things they should avoid the week before a big competition, there are things a singer should avoid before a big audition if they want their vocal cords to be in tip-top shape.
Before an audition, avoid smoke.
Smoke will dry out your throat and irritate your vocal cords. So, you definitely shouldn't smoke before an audition. You should also avoid places where you're likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke, like bars and parties.
Breathing in dust, fumes, or chemicals (like strong household cleaners) can also irritate your throat. So avoid them as much as possible before an audition.
Watch what you drink before your audition.
Alcohol and caffeine can also dry out and irritate your throat. So drinking a cup of coffee, or having even a small drink, right before an audition is a bad idea.
Watch what you eat before an audition.
Acid reflux (which causes irritating stomach acids to be pushed backwards into your throat) can really irritate your throat. If you know there are certain foods that cause you to experience indigestion or acid reflux, start avoiding them a few days before your audition.
Before your audition, try not to clear your throat.
Clearing your throat causes abnormal vibrations in your vocal cords which could caused them to become swollen and irritated, which is not what you want when you're about to audition. And, once you start clearing your throat, it's hard to start. So, no matter how much you feel like clearing your throat, resist the temptation.
Before your audition, avoid mint, or mentholated products.
Sucking on hard candy or a lozenge, or chewing some gum before an audition isn't a bad idea. It will increase the production of saliva, which will moisten your throat. But candy or gum that contains mint (like peppermint or spearmint), and mentholated products (like some cough drops) will actually dry out and irritate your throat. Before your audition, stick with fruit-flavored hard candies.
Before your audition, avoid yelling, talking excessively, or singing too loudly.
Before your audition, you want to rest your voice as much as possible. So, no cheering at the concert, singing silly songs at the top of your lungs, or staying up late at night talking on the phone to old friends.
Don't whisper.
In order to save their voices for an audition, some singers start whispering a few days before. But whispering can actually put as much strain on your vocal cords as shouting would. So, instead of whispering, talk in your normal voice.
You want your voice to be ready when it's time to audition. And these tips will help keep your vocal cords in tip-top shape.
Wishing you the best of luck. I hope you get the part!
2007-01-25 03:10:01 · answer #7 · answered by Stage-7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jogging. It strengthens the lungs and throat muscles. I used to sing and I alwayse sounded better and it was easier affter a few days of jogging.
2007-01-22 04:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by JAMI E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are auditioning for a part, then it seems that this is important to you. You don't have time to improve your singing for this audition, but you can get a singing instructor to help you for future work.
2007-01-22 04:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by Vivian D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice holding out your latin vowels. Hold them out for as long as you can and keep going up the scale. Go up the scale and when you get to the higher notes (or lower ones) hold them out for as long as possible. This helps very well. Also drink lots of water.
2007-01-22 13:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try drinking lots of water and honey, but dont smoke are anthing bad like that. But lots of water and singing!!
2007-01-22 04:55:54 · answer #11 · answered by William S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋