Members ndemattheis Posted October 16, 2008 Members Share Posted October 16, 2008 I have been practicing along with a vocal cd during my daily commutes. At times I begin to experience hoarseness without pain. If I stop for awhile the hoarseness goes away and I can resume my routine. Should I stop when this occurs, or should I try to push through. I also experience mild pain at times in my throat, and I usually stop when this occurs. Is there any rules of thumb I should follow under these circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hugbot Posted October 16, 2008 Members Share Posted October 16, 2008 You shouldnt be feeling pain at all, if you are you're doing it wrong. Whats the cd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bajazz Posted October 16, 2008 Members Share Posted October 16, 2008 Stop at hoarsness. BTW:- how long do you practice before you pause?- How much water do you drink pr. hour when you practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members loveyourstarfish Posted October 17, 2008 Members Share Posted October 17, 2008 I understand this kind of thing and the best advice I think is to see a teacher to help address these concerns. (Un)fortunately, singing is a largely feeling based instrument, and you can only have someone/something show you how to sing so much. I've certainly spent years pushing like hell thinking I was doing the right thing/really feeling the song at times. But when you're really singing well, there should be no pain/hoarseness. So again, I would say check out a teacher, even if it's just for a lesson or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ndemattheis Posted October 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks for the replys! The book/cd is Ann Peckham's The Contemporary Singer. I usually wait about 10 minutes before starting again. I usually keep a 12 ounce bottle of water with me when practicing. I think the hoarseness might be related to a minor head cold. Does this matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SevenString Posted October 17, 2008 Members Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks for the replys! The book/cd is Ann Peckham's The Contemporary Singer. I usually wait about 10 minutes before starting again. I usually keep a 12 ounce bottle of water with me when practicing. I think the hoarseness might be related to a minor head cold. Does this matter? Yes, a cold can make you hoarse. :facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ndemattheis Posted October 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 17, 2008 I guess this begs the question, if it is a cold that is causing the hoarseness, and not my technique, should I nonetheless refrain from singing? Or simply put, should you refrain from singing when you have a cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strat2 Posted October 17, 2008 Members Share Posted October 17, 2008 I've sung through colds before without too much trouble , however there are sinus infections and cold related illnesses that can drip down onto your vocal cords/folds and infect them as well.. If a cold is causing you soarness, then deff.....Stop I start hydrating after rehearsal, to be prepared for the next day,if I get up in the middle of the night (often do) I'll make sure to take a big glass of water then too. Hydration takes time to take effect, it doesn't go to your vocal cords like a sponge, so I'll drink water here and there during the morning and usually not right before I sing. Occasionally I'll sip a little to help clear phlegm while singing. Good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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