On Protecting/Healing Your Singing Voice

[snyprrr]

We had a gig the other week, and right afterwards I went a'karaoking, which resulted in me losing my shit on a high note and now I've lost some upper range- and we have a gig coming up on NYE! I could definitely tell that I cracked something- my voice was cracking like a 12yo. Now, I just visualize the high note and my body says, No Way  Buddy!

All I've ever heard about is hot honey and lemon. What's the good word on protecting/healing your singing voice?

[snyprrr]

help?

[Karl Henning]

Slippery elm.

[Karl Henning]

And yes, tea with honey is the right stuff, too.

[SonicMan46]

We had a gig the other week...............

All I've ever heard about is hot honey and lemon. What's the good word on protecting/healing your singing voice?

Hey Snyprrr - are you a 'professional' singer?  If so, rest will usually be at the top of the list; BUT, if you really feel that your vocal cords were damaged, then a visit to an ENT surgeon who specializes in the larynx and voice disorders might be in order - just not sure 'how serious' your injury may be?  Dave

[snyprrr]

Hey Snyprrr - are you a 'professional' singer?  If so, rest will usually be at the top of the list; BUT, if you really feel that your vocal cords were damaged, then a visit to an ENT surgeon who specializes in the larynx and voice disorders might be in order - just not sure 'how serious' your injury may be?  Dave

yes,... "professional"... in quotes for sure, haha!!~ no, it's not thaaat bad!!

Slippery elm.

thank a you

[jochanaan]

Avoid excessive coffee.  Caffeine tends to dry one's throat.  But drink plenty of water, to keep yourself generally hydrated.

Also try some relaxing and stretching exercises for your neck and head.

And a good voice teacher will be able to tell you whether your voice is actually damaged.

[Ken B]

Slippery elm.

That sounds like the title of a Henning piece. But what is it really?

[Karl Henning]

That sounds like the title of a Henning piece. But what is it really?

A larynx-friendly demulcent.

[jochanaan]

A larynx-friendly demulcent.

Karl, you're nearly as proficient and succinct at words as you are in composing!

[sabrina]

I knew honey too...