Question 1

how do singers breathe?

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Diaphragmatic : They breathe by taking deep inhalations lowering their diaphragm swelling their abdomens. They do not breathe by taking in large breaths lifting up the chest which causes tension in the upper chest and neck affecting the voice.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: singer's nodules?

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Vocal cord nodules: These are small, fibrous, bumps on the front third of the normally smooth vocal cords. They interrupt proper vibration of the vocal cords and lead to a coarse, raspy voice. The term Singer's nodules is used to connote the idea that they can form with improper singing techniques. Another term is Screamer's nodules often applied to children or adults who misuse their voice.

Question 3

can a person who have dyslexia become a pianist & a singer?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Yes. You can memorize songs by ear instead of just by reading the music if music notes get mixed up for you just like letters.

Question 4

how to cure laryngitis? tell me everything in the book. im a singer

Accepted Answer

Time/rest/steroids: Steroids are often given to allow critical performances, but this is not a preferred regimen.  TIme, warm / hot water gargles, vocal rest, humidification, hydration.  These are the mainstays of therapy. Of these time and vocal rest are probably the most important.

Question 5

is morning walk good for singers? 
what exercises are good for singers?

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A brisk walk is: good for just about everyone, singers too.   I'm sure vocal exercises are good for singers.  Overall health is important.  How is  the quality of the food you take in and are you getting enough sleep? Peace and good health.

Question 6

im a singer what are the best ways for me to repair any vocal tention or stress?

Accepted Answer

Singer Node: Make  sure you dont have the node in your vocal cord which is common among singers so can sing  for a long time without laryngeal irritation or voice change.

Question 7

advice for vocal health? as a singer, i was wondering what sort of advice there is concerning vocal health; are there foods i should avoid, activities i should try to limit, or habits to get into?

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As : As a singer, your vocal health is paramount.  To maintain it, you should be conscious of your diet.

In general, foods that promote the reflux of acid can have a negative impact on the voice and on vocal health.  Obviously, not everyone suffers from reflux of acid, but singers are predisposed due to the negative pressure which develops in the chest with deep inspiration, that tends to draw acid up from the stomach.  Avoidance of excessively spicy, acidic, and fatty foods is recommended.  Carbonated liquids, alcohol and caffienated liquids also promote reflux.  Wine is a particularly strong promoter of reflux.  And the single most important factor to maintain vocal health is to stay very well hydrated.  Caffiene and alcohol lead to dehydration and should be enjoyed in moderation.  Meals within 2-3 hours of bedtime should also be avoided.

As far as activities, i strongly recommend avoiding vocal strain.  This means that if it ever becomes painful to speak or sing it is time to rest the voice.  Avoidance of situations where you may be required to speak or sing over loud ambient noise is recommended.   Examples include nightclubs, sporting events or loud concerts.  If you are a parent, avoid yelling at your children or cheering loudly at sporting events.  Provide yourself with a vocal break each day where your vocal cords have time to rest and recover.

If you have never seen a laryngologist, i would recommend a baseline examination of your vocal cords.  This is useful for several reasons.  For one, you will get an idea of your current vocal health and the presence of any changes of your vocal cords that might predispose you to future problems.  An annual vocal cord exam is important for healthy singers, because when problems arise it is nice to compare with what things looked like in the healthy state.

In addition, if you have the resources, and if you have never done so, i would consider voice lessons and formal voice training.  This can help prevent common injuries that affect the voice.

Question 8

i am a singer.how to improve my voice?

Accepted Answer

A medical question?: If you suffer from an acute upper or lower respiratory condition - take a break from singing - both practice or performing. If chronic, you might want to think about other careers. Find a better web site for vocal artists.

Question 9

am a singer what foods are good for my voice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid irritants: Perhaps the best plan you could adopt is an anti-inflammatory diet. There are many articles and books to read up on the specifics. You want to avoid foods that cause reflux as this may create tissue injury around the esophagus, posterior pharynx and upper airway. At some point you may be interested in finding out what foods you are allergic too through a test like alcat.

Question 10

could a person with severe social anxiety become a singer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If this person has the talent, anxiety can be treated, best wishes

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