Why it is important:
This exercise releases lip tension and connects breathing and speaking. Releases tension in the vocal folds.
How to Do it:
Place your lips loosely together and release the air in a steady stream to create a trill or raspberry sound. First, try it on an “h” s. Then repeat using a “b” sound. Hold the sound steady and keep the air moving past the lips. Next, try to repeat the b-trill gliding gently up and down the scales. Don’t push beyond what is comfortable at the top or bottom of the scale.
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In Health and Wholeness,
From American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery ›
]]>Why it is important:
Reduces tension in the mouth and jaw area during speaking and singing.
How to do it:
Place the heels of each hand directly below the cheekbone. Pushing in and down from the cheeks to the jaw, massage the facial muscles. Allow your jaw to passively open as you move the hands down the face. Repeat several times.
As always, I hope this was helpful!
In Health and Wholeness,
From American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery ›
]]>Why it is important:
Releases tension often associated in the breathing mechanism that can interfere with effective voice production. Ordinarily, if there is tension when breathing, that tension radiates to the voice box muscles.
How to do it:
Take a normal breath and then exhale. Make sure your shoulders and chest are low and relaxed. Repeat many times making sure that your breaths are focused low in the abdomen and that there is not associated chest, neck, or shoulder tension while breathing. You can place one hand on your abdomen to remind you to keep the focus low and away from the chest and shoulders. Hold an “s” sound like in hiss when you exhale.
As always, I hope this was helpful!
In Health and Wholeness,
From American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery ›
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]]>When your vocal cords become inflamed or infected, you may begin to experience pain, redness and a raspy sounding voice or hoarseness. Sometimes hoarseness is due to what is called "vocal fatigue" which means the voice gets tired easily. Professional singers, actors, teachers, speakers tend to get vocal fatigue a lot and using Voice Restore herbal Throat Spray, along and vocal rest should clear it up within a few days. Other times, there may be an underlying issue and you may need to see a doctor. A few conditions associated with causing hoarseness are:
If you have GERD or Diabetes, make sure you are taking the proper medications and supplements to treat these conditions. If you are unsure, you should visit your primary care doctor once a year for a basic check-up and ask if you may be suffering from either of these conditions.
If you happen to smoke or drink excessively, try to cut back or stop completely. If you find yourself having difficulty decreasing your amount of alcohol use, it may be beneficial to seek help and you can reach out to your family doctor for resources.**
However, If you know that none of these previous conditions affect you, and you have a severe sore throat and either of the following:
You should see a doctor for treatment because you may have an infection and need to be treated with prescription medication.
I hope as always that this information is helpful!
In Health,
**If you or anyone you love is dealing with excessive alcohol use, please call 1-800-487-4889, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
The SAMHSA helpline is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. To learn more visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
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