Kelteglow Posted June 14, 2024 Posted June 14, 2024 I love to play and sing on my G/D Anglo in D but I feel this is to low for my voice .I try to drink lots of water which helps My Throat at 75 and since COVID has not been good .Looks like I will have to relearn my playing in a higher key Have any of you had similar problems Thanks Bob
Geoff Wooff Posted June 16, 2024 Posted June 16, 2024 Sorry to read of the voice problems Bob. I notice similar disturbances in voice production, not that I am a singer, but never attributed it to Covid.... Leastways I can now blame it on something external, not just my continuing to breath in a dusty environment every working day, or needing to work at 74 due to a very small pension. Hope things improve for you, Geoff.
robert stewart Posted June 21, 2024 Posted June 21, 2024 An effective vocal aid is Aged Liquid Garlic. The main brand seems to be Kyolic. The idea to get some of this delightful liquid in your throat, as it eases everything and will also clean out any nasty bacteria. So take it from a spoon, or from the bottle (which has a narrow dropper style outlet) not in capsules. But it does have a strong odor! I slurp some before going on stage, and it helps the singing and speaking. My beloved sees me do this, and says "hmmm, lucky me!". Best Wishes, Robert
Matthew Heumann Posted June 24, 2024 Posted June 24, 2024 Robert: Some years ago I was sort of suffering the same situation (constant vocal strain), but some friends suggested that instead of rearranging all my songs, that perhaps a voice teacher could help me make better use of what I had. I paid about $200 for 8 sessions where I learned proper breathing, correct use of vocal chords and range strengthening. By golly, for the first time I was able to sing for prolonged periods without straining my voice, and have better range even 15 years later. As our vocal chords age they stiffen, like the rest of our body and just need routine stretching and exercise warm-ups like any other muscles.
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