I have to perform in a talent show very soon with auditions starting this week, and my asthma (breathing) has been making my singing not as good as usual. I have had asthma my whole life, and it hasnt been that bad until recently, I went to the doctor and got a inhaler, but can someone please help I don't want to sound like William Hung and embarrass myself.
2007-02-05 05:24:32 · 6 answers · asked by kate c 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Me Too!! This time of year is the worst for asthma, because of the cold. I sing at about 6 gigs a week now, so I can't afford to be huffing and wheezing all the time, or I'd be poor. Coffee always helped me, it is a stimulant, and it opens up the bronchial passages. Also, run the hot water in your shower and sit in the bathroom for a while, breathing in the steam. There is also a great breathing excersize that has really helped me. Breathe in very slowly throught your nose until your lungs are full. Then, exhale by pursing your lips together ( like you're about to kiss someone). There should be a very small opening between the lips, so the air doesn't escape to rapidly. Exhale very slowly!! This will force the lungs open. I do this excersize when I feel like an attack is coming on, or if my breathing is tight. Trust me, it works! It's also a great excersize to increase lung capacity, so it works for your asthma and for breath control, perfect for singers.
2007-02-05 05:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by asrai780 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also have asthma and sing but I don't sing professionally, just in an amateur group so i haven't had your problem. I would suggest trying not to drink anything that could make you congested before i.e. milk, Gatorade, etc. About 20 minutes before the performance, use the inhaler tto clear you up and try to cough up some mucus. I know its gross but go into a bathrrom and try because I know this helps me. Otherwise, good luck in the audition!
2007-02-05 11:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by thesecretis25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The breathing exercises for singing actually have helped me a lot with my asthma. A good one is to hug yourself, bend over as far as you can and inhale your breath all the way into your back. I do the bending over when I take my inhaler. It seems to get the medicine in better.
2007-02-06 13:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by mfg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 11:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by husted 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I faced a similar situation when appearing in a play in college and had real luck clearing my throat and getting my "real" voice back by keeping a mixture of hot water, honey and whiskey back stage. Not enough to get drunk or even feel the alcohol, but enough to keep my throat from getting that raw sound that comes after a string of asthma attacks. Keep in in a thermos to maintain the heat. Best wishes!
2007-02-05 05:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by zowieshel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you sound like hung you will make more money singing than if you soudn like yourself...
2007-02-05 05:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by Tacyella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋