As a singer, you have probably once experienced that
feeling: You start vocalizing and notice it's ominously more difficult than
usual.
It doesn't feel like your vocal cords (folds) are
inflamed, sore or swollen. It just feels like something is gunking them up. You
most probably have too much mucus (phlegm) on your cords which needs to get
thinned out before you challenge your voice in full voice practice.
For instance:
In the middle of your range, your voice just doesn't
seem to be able to get into that beautiful sweet spot 'mix' you know you're
capable of, so you feel like you have to push harder to reach notes. You may
notice some weird 'glitches' - certain notes that you can't seem to sing
smoothly through.
Every voice needs a little 'phlegm' however.
The vocal cords need a thin, healthy layer of mucus to
operate best. The covering of the cords is called a mucous membrane. The movement of the cords (folds) which creates
sound waves is called the mucosal wave.
But when this layer gets too thick, it can interfere with the vibration and
control of the vocal cords.
TIPS TO THIN OUT VOCAL CORD MUCUS
HYDRATION
First, up your water intake. Mucus is composed partly
of water, and if you add more water it will naturally get thinner. You should
keep a bottle of water around you during any singing activity.
This can be taken with some added lemon or pineapple
juice.
GINGER TEA
Also, Ginger tea and inhaling of steam is proven to be
very helpful.
GAGGLING
Gaggling with a mixture of salt and warm water can as
well help clear Phlegms and reduce symptoms.
WHAT TO AVOID
1.
Avoid coughing hard repeatedly as a means
of clearing it
2.
Overly engaging your vocal chords
3.
Irritants and caffeinated drinks
4.
Smoke and alcohol
Source: SingItRight
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