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Vocal Health for Singers

Vocal health for singers is very important when it comes to singing your best. There are several things that can have an effect upon the quality of your vocal performance. It is a good idea to learn how to recognize potential problems so you can limit the chance for trouble when it comes time for you to sing. Here are some common everyday factors to bear in mind:

The effect of alcoholic beverages

Alcohol causes the blood vessels in your body to dilate and that is not good for your vocal cords when you will be singing. When the vessels in your vocal cords dilate, the blood comes closer to the surface and this makes them more susceptible to hemorrhaging while you are singing. Limit your intake of alcohol to those days that you don't have to practice or perform and drink plenty of water on those days that you choose to drink, because alcohol dehydrates you.

Smoking and secondhand smoke affects vocal health

Cigarette smoke causes the tissue in your throat to become irritated and inflamed and this makes it more difficult for you to sing well. If you want to sing well, don't smoke and avoid secondhand smoke as well. You especially want to avoid smoke several days before a lesson or performance.

Clearing your throat frequently

If you are a habitual throat clearer, now is the time to break the habit and find the root of the problem. Clearing your throat a lot can be a sign of a medical condition like postnasal drip or even acid reflux. See if you can get in the habit of swallowing instead of clearing your throat and go see your doctor to determine the reason behind the mucus build up. For many singers, throat clearing is just an unconscious habit that results from trying to clear the vocal cords for singing. Singing with a little mucus on your vocal cords shouldn't be too much of a problem.

The effect food has on your vocal health

Some types of foods will irritate your voice Dairy products often cause mucus to build up, which causes you to clear your throat frequently. Some singers are affected by spicy foods. You'll have to discover which foods bother you so you can avoid them for a few days prior to a big performance.

How allergens affect vocal health

Allergies to pollen and dust will cause your throat and vocal folds to become irritated and inflamed. Ask your doctor for suggestions to help with allergy problems. There are some basic precautions you can take at home for allergy relief. Maintain a clean home so dust doesn't have the chance to settle and cause your problems and select allergy-free bedding to sleep on at night. Pay attention to your local news and weather for pollen count updates. Pollen counts are usually much higher in the early morning hours or the early evening. If you limit outdoor activities to the middle of the day, you're less likely to encounter the highest levels of pollen.

Medications and your vocal health

The problem with most over-the-counter drugs is that just about anything you can find to help you with the symptoms of a runny nose or watery eyes dries out your throat. If you need to take the medications, compensate by drinking more water so you don't get dry when you sing. If it is possible, you might want to avoid taking any medications before your singing engagement.

I hope this post was helpful to you. If you've ever invested in singing lessons to improve your voice, then it's likely you'll be interested in discovering how to ensure your singing success (even without a record label deal) so be sure to check out Social Bandmaker.

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