Members eor Posted March 2, 2006 Members Posted March 2, 2006 eor tried it once or twice and i didn't notice much. seemed to be a placebo more than anything, but it did contain similar ingredients to that throat coat tea. (which eor tried and hated) either it doesn't do anything or i expected too much. i got it from the cash register at guitar center, not sure what brand it was. love,eor that's the kinda spray you're talking about, right?
Members Cldplytkmn Posted March 2, 2006 Members Posted March 2, 2006 i haven't used it, but i've only heard bad things... i can't honestly imagine anything that could be in it that would help your vocal cords... drink water and stretch is all i usually do
Members JasmineTea Posted March 2, 2006 Author Members Posted March 2, 2006 Originally posted by eor right? Right.
Members lalatingstrings Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 a shot of burbon should do the trick..
Members BlueStrat Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 This came up in a similar thread. While these things may make a sore throat feel better, they aren't going to do jack for your vocal cords, which are part of your windpipe. Warm water is about the best thing for vocal cords, because drinking it causes the muscles , which are right next to the esophagus, to relax and stretch a bit. Anything else is a waste of money.
Members DenverDave Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 I have found two things that do work. One is the 'throat coat' tea that obviously does not work for everyone. I have used it and it worked great - maybe I just got the right brand. Another thing that helps, and I got this from a pro musician and singer, is (don't laugh) water with some cayenne pepper mixed in. That really helps to open up the throat and the nose! I have tried it, and it did actually help....
Members jackwr Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 I have bad allergies and sinus problems. Dr. prescribed rhinocort nasal spray, a steriod. It works wonders on the vocal cords. I spray early and extra if I go jammin. Enough to get the drippies. Extends the range in both directions and keeps me form "froggin" out too soon. Even on a night where I'm carrying the bulk of the vocal load.
Members braif Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 There was this special "vocal spray" that Freddy Mercury used to use....but I don't think you'd wanna use it
Members kwakatak Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 Hmmm... I wonder what kind of vocal spray Mariah Carey uses?
Members jackwr Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 Originally posted by knockwood I need guitar ability spray. Man would that be a money maker.
Members JasmineTea Posted March 3, 2006 Author Members Posted March 3, 2006 Ok. I have here with me a bottle of ClearVoice, honey-lemon flavor. Been taking a shot every so often. I'll get back with some results.
Members Cldplytkmn Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 excellent... just what we need JT... hands on info.
Members JasmineTea Posted March 3, 2006 Author Members Posted March 3, 2006 So far, I'd have to say it seems to be working. Will try it during the next band practice.
Members Jasmine Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 Never tried drops or anything. I have allergies prn prescription, if I know I'm going to jam/perform I take an allergy pill a couple hours before hand. I also like Halls mentholyptus (sp?) cough drops, they sooth good if throat is scratchy. I agree on the warm water, it works well. I also chew gum before we sing, not during, tried it once, got a wad of gum stuck to my guitar, that was fun!!!! I know coffee is one of the worst things you can drink for singing, but I have luck if I need my java jolt by putting a little bit of that liquid creamer in it and that seems to help, also watering the coffee down a bit helps. I will try the cayenne pepper thing, that's interesting.
Members Steverino Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 Originally posted by BlueStrat This came up in a similar thread. While these things may make a sore throat feel better, they aren't going to do jack for your vocal cords, which are part of your windpipe. Warm water is about the best thing for vocal cords, because drinking it causes the muscles , which are right next to the esophagus, to relax and stretch a bit. Anything else is a waste of money. Hot Toddy 1 1/2 ounces Whiskey 1 ounce Honey 1/3 ounce Lemon Juice 3 ounces Water (Hot) If you have a microwave, the easiest way to make this drink is to warm the honey and lemon juice for about half a minute and then to add hot water and the whiskey. Otherwise, we recommend that you stir the honey and lemon juice into extremely warm water, allow it to cool slightly, and add the whiskey. I don't know if this works, but I'm willing to lay my ass on the line for you guys and see if it works....
Members Jasmine Posted March 3, 2006 Members Posted March 3, 2006 I'll be singing a "Whiskey Lullaby" - zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Members jackwr Posted March 4, 2006 Members Posted March 4, 2006 Originally posted by Steverino Hot Toddy 1 1/2 ounces Whiskey 1 ounce Honey 1/3 ounce Lemon Juice 3 ounces Water (Hot) If you have a microwave, the easiest way to make this drink is to warm the honey and lemon juice for about half a minute and then to add hot water and the whiskey. Otherwise, we recommend that you stir the honey and lemon juice into extremely warm water, allow it to cool slightly, and add the whiskey. I don't know if this works, but I'm willing to lay my ass on the line for you guys and see if it works.... I think 10 or 12 of these ought to do it!
Members JasmineTea Posted March 4, 2006 Author Members Posted March 4, 2006 I thought a hot toddy was tea and brandy?
Members lalatingstrings Posted March 4, 2006 Members Posted March 4, 2006 im gettin till i can play my ass off,but i still can only really sing like 2 notes.and i dont sing them very good.will any of this sh!! make me be able to sing?will it turn my sow's ear of a voice into a silk purse?probably not right?
Members tonedrops Posted March 4, 2006 Members Posted March 4, 2006 http://www.ricola.com/index.cfm?uuid=5424349C2B351571ECE3EDAC36B408C0 good enough for yodaling.
Members JasmineTea Posted March 4, 2006 Author Members Posted March 4, 2006 Originally posted by tonedrops http://www.ricola.com/index.cfm?uuid=5424349C2B351571ECE3EDAC36B408C0good enough for yodaling. That's probly a good idea. Last time I had a box of those I found them to be quite addicting.
Members Stophe88 Posted March 4, 2006 Members Posted March 4, 2006 Originally posted by tonedrops http://www.ricola.com/index.cfm?uuid=5424349C2B351571ECE3EDAC36B408C0good enough for yodaling. what ever happened to those commercials Consider yourselves all lucky. I can't even sing while i play
Members brooksblues Posted March 4, 2006 Members Posted March 4, 2006 I do not use any sprays or teas or anything and I do just fine. I think starting to sing properly at a young age with the help of a vocal teacher has helped me alot. As my teacher has explained to me if you sing right then your voice should be fine for long periods of time. I can sing for hours with no problems and have no problems talking or doing the same thing the next night. I think the major problem with most peoples voice is that they push to much and arent breathing properly.
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.