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Why does it feel like there is something in my throat when I sing?
When you sing, you may subconsciously feel that you need to control your voice with the muscles that you can consciously control. So you activate your throat muscles and this creates strain in your throat as you try to control the notes you sing.
Why do I feel like gagging when I sing?
The constrictor muscles which swallow thousands of times a day work best for singing when they are not engaged. If they are active, we perceive the sound as being “swallowed”, “muffled”, “throaty”, “back too far”, etc.
Why do I sound quiet when I sing?
Quiet singing is not bad, it just means you need to strengthen your voice. Try doing vocal warm ups at the beginning of the day and before you start singing. The more you practice the stronger your voice will get and the less you’ll have to force yourself to be loud.
Can you sing well with an irritated throat?
Remember that you cannot sing well with an irritated throat! When you have irritated folds, you will have difficulty in singing to reach the register shifts. Then, you also lose your vocal balance, and experience more irritation! Watching your diet is also a good prevention for this case.
Why can’t I sing well with thick phlegm?
Thick phlegm is what causes the problems in singing. Clearing it the traditional way would only grind the folds together that will result in more irritation. Remember that you cannot sing well with an irritated throat! When you have irritated folds, you will have difficulty in singing to reach the register shifts.
Can sinus problems affect your singing skills?
Typical causes of the excessive production of nasal mucus include allergy, non-allergic rhinitis, structural abnormalities, and infection. Many people suffer from sinus or mucus problems in their whole life, and it affects their singing skills.
Should singers drink water before singing?
The wrong belief of many people is that singers should drink water before singing to flush down the phlegm. It’s right to have a bottle of water available when singing or speaking for many hours. However, the reason for having water is to hydrate your body constantly.