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Winter Remedies for Singers
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items As a vocalist, the winter time can be one of the most trying times. The body is tense because of the cold and, as a result, we must do more work to warm it up to sing safely. These are a list of things that I use to help keep my body warm so I can si...
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Food & Drink
Clothes
Exercise
Vocal Warmup
Food & Drink
The types of food and drink you consume is so important as to maintain your vocal clarity and health.
When I did theatre in high school, I lost my voice the day of the performance. My dad had me drink this tea in the early morning and the coat that it gave my vocal cords helped me to sing so well by the afternoon.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Licorice Root Tea - 16 Bags
There is a paste that my vocal coach made me when I was sick during our training that helped kick the bug and treat my vocal cords immediately. Ginger was the main ingredient. Make sure you grate it so its fine.
Ginger, Sold in singles, 0.12 - 0.15 KG
Lemon was the next ingredient for the paste. Whether you get an actual lemon or just lemon juice, this will be needed. Just a splash.
Lemon, Sold in singles
For the vocal paste, honey will be that final ingredient that binds the entire mixture together. After making it, put it in the fridge and take a tablespoon daily.
Pure Honey | Walmart Canada
Clothes
The clothing decisions we make during the winter can greatly affect our vocal cords.
You must ALWAYS ensure that your throat is protected from the cold. Wearing a thick scarf can definitely help with that.
Winter Scarf
A neck warmer can be just as effective as a scarf and, if anything, you could even wear the two together for thay extra layer.
Neck Warmer
Just like the neck warmers, there are gaiters that have special insulation to keep the neck warm. Some even come with heating inside as well!
Womens Neck Gaiters & Snoods
Exercise
Just like keeping our bodies warm by our clothing is important, our physical health is just as important. Consistent exercise and stretches aid blood flow throughout the body, warming us up.
Stretching your body is just as important as vocal warmup. Loosening up everything, while practicing good breathing techniques, allow for you to sing at a greater capacity.
Singing Warm-up: How to stretch before singing
As a vocalist, you know that our core is a vital part of our singing anatomy. Strengthening it helps us to support our breath when singing, aiding us in singing properly and sustaining long notes. Pilates focuses heavily on the core and is a great op...
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Swimming is one of the best exercises all around as it works many parts of your body. For Singers, this is a great form of exercise to help work the core, the connection between of all different parts of your body, breath support, and other things.
The Best Indoor Swimming Pools in Toronto
Vocal Warmup
The vocal warmup is a very important part of singing. You have to do these warmups to prepare your voice for the music you plan to sing. This can be 30 minutes to an 1 hour.
Vocalise are books with various exercises to help stretch your voice so as to sing at your full potential. I used these a lot.
Vocalises, Technique, and Musicianship 6 | 2025 Edition - RCM Shop
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Sight Singing For Success