Will I get my voice back?!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-09-12 10:42:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Don't strain your voice. The first thing that people do when they want to recover from vocal stress is to try to ignore it and keep going.
For speaking problems I recommend a mixture of cayenne pepper and orange juice. It's disgusting, I know. But it really does work. I'm a singer and I keep a bottle of cayenne pepper with me whenever I travel. The only problem is that it tends to make you a bit constipated. But it should still help with your laryngitis.
If singing is your problem don't force yourself to sing notes you really can't reach. Warm up slowly every day. It is better to warm up for 15 minutes, three different times during the day, than to spend 30 minutes straining to reach notes. That way each warm up almost acts as a new day's warm up. So you get three days of work in one day.
Next, warm up slowly. Don't start very high. In fact, it might actually be better to go down first. Start on middle C doing a five note scale (C => G and then back down) and then go down to B, B-flat, A, you get the idea. Never strain your voice (you notice that I keep repeating that?). Try to connect your pitches through air. You don't want to swoop, instead try to keep a very steady flow of air coming out of your mouth. For example: If you take a big breath and then exhale you will notice that it is very smooth, the air is steady, it doesn't sound like a scratched CD. Apply this to your exercises.
Now you can go up. Keep in mind the same things: don't swoop, steady air, don't strain (there it is again!). As you repeat this throughout the day you will notice that your voice will get stronger, as will your range.
2007-09-12 13:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, take a break and stop talking. Rest your voice completely, and if consult a doctor who specializes in treating the voices of singers.
Best of luck!
2007-09-12 22:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you will. Rest it, try to talk as little as possible and drink tea with honey. Are you practicing proper vocal technique? Singing through your diaphragm and using your full throat when you sing? That's very important, if you sing from your throat you'll continue to strain your vocal cords. Good luck, hope you're singing again soon :)
2007-09-12 17:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by sheyna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rest it -- especially do not talk.Talking is harder on your voice than singing properly.
2007-09-15 01:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Relax and take a deep breath and keep quiet. I know that may sound harsh but it is better than the alternative......
2007-09-12 18:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO TALKING, NO WHISPERING, NO NOTHING, JUST DRINK WARM TEA WITH LEMON AND REST.
NO MILK OR DAIRY PRODUCTS!
2007-09-12 20:22:17 · answer #6 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes =]
i have a cold and I cant barely talk..
2007-09-12 19:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by miss j 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋