Bad Vocal Habits
Not enough of this daily nighttime ritual can cause vocal problems.
What is sleeping?
Stretching and doing vocal exercises before intense speaking or singing activities to prevent strain.
What is vocally warming up?
A singer needs to be careful about this at sporting events.
What is yelling?
It is crucial to consume this substance regularly to keep the vocal folds hydrated.
What is water?
Four or five days before this may be associated with fluid retention in the vocal folds.
What is menstruation?
This action, often used to clear mucus, can be harsh on the vocal cords and should be done as seldom as possible.
What is clearing your throat?
This term refers to brief breaks from speaking or singing to allow the voice to recover.
What is vocal rest?
A high use of these at the beginning of vowels have been shown to increase the incidence of voice disorders.
What are hard glottal attacks?
Doing this at night can severely dry out your vocal folds.
What is sleeping with your mouth open?
Other non-singing vocal professionals that are at a high risk for vocal injury.
Who are teachers?!
Doing this right before going to sleep can cause or make acid reflux worse.
What is eating?
Using these kinds of vocal exercises on a regular basis can strengthen, rejuvenate and improve the efficiency of the vocal folds.
What are SOVTEs?
A way to calculate daily vocal use.
What is a Vocal Points Tracker?
According to resent research, unlike coffee/caffeine, this kind of drink can dehydrate you.
What is alcohol?
People who perform this kind of music might be at a higher risk for vocal injury due to performing 8-9 shows a week.
Who are musical theater performers?
This habit, can cause Reinke's edema, which can damage the vocal folds permanently.
What is smoking?
Taking this antioxidant may help to reduce damage caused by vocal loading.
What is Astaxanthin?
Elite singers may be guilty of this overuse problem.
What is practicing too hard or too long?
Singer's who live in a dry climate can use this to keep their vocal folds hydrated, especially in winter.
What is a humidifier?
Choral conductors should make sure that these are clear and prepared and avoid the rapid clamping shut of the fingers.
What are cutoffs/releases?