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Signs Of Trouble
Your body is your instrument. Use it correctly, even when you're not in choir. If you experience any of the following
during or directly following rehearsal, be sure to talk to a Mrs. Hauk immediately...
Hoarseness after rehearsal
Dizziness when singing
Tight or achy shoulders
Tight jaw
Pain when singing
Any of these symptoms tell you that you are probably doing something wrong. Please do not hesitate to ask someone about
these symptoms. Mrs. Hauk would be more than happy to help you. Chances are, the habit causing your discomfort is correctable.
Singing should not be painful.
Chest lifted to enhance breathing
Shoulders down and back
Arms naturally by the side of the body
Posture
Sitting
Sit towards the front of your seat, without your back touching the back of the seat
Feet slightly apart with the weight of your body forward
Body tall with hips, spine, and head directly in line with one another.
Standing
Feet shoulder-width apart with the weight of the body slightly forward
Knees slightly relaxed
Body tall with the hips, spine and head directly in line with one another
Chest lifted, shoulders back, and arms naturally by your sides
When holding folder, DO NOT HOLD THE FOLDER AGAINST YOUR BODY. Holding it against your
body not only inhibits your ability to breathe correctly, but is also too low to adequately watch the conductor.
Tips For Treating
Your Voice Right
Drink plenty of water - it's good for your chords (by the way: soda and coffee
don't count, both do more harm to your chords than good)
Don't chew gum in choir - no one wants to watch you take a deep breath and choke
on your gum
If you have a sore throat and feel like singing is going to do more harm than
good, don't over-sing
If you do feel especially sick - don't spread it to the rest of the class -
but please come to class if you can
You may be able to sit away from the choir and observe; However, this is not
a time to sleep or do other homework, you might as well have been absent. If you choose to sit away from the class please
follow along in the music and take note as to what the director says.
Contrary to popular belief, smoking does not improve your singing ability. Not
only is smoking bad for your vocal chords, it is also detrimental to your breathing ability.
Health & Fitness
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