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putting out the fire
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Alcuin Edwards Oct. 18, 2009.

 

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Alcuin Edwards replied to Michael Desmond's discussion 'putting out the fire'
I use mentholyptus extra strong and (if I can) a single Irish without ice before the gig. Then again, I don't have a sore throat, just overactive sinuses. I find drinking beer or milk beforehand, or eating chocolate or cheese tends to mess my vocal…
October 19, 2009
Kirsty Pollock replied to Michael Desmond's discussion 'putting out the fire'
As TripDave says. Water water water. Oh, and sleep is a great healer - really aids the recovery no end. Most of us dont get enough! Do you do the proper 'diaphragm' support thing? really spares the throat. For those medium-high notes - top of ches…
September 17, 2009
Gray Dourman replied to Michael Desmond's discussion 'putting out the fire'
There are certain aspects of aging in the vocal mechanism that can be mitigated. The gradual ossicifcation of cartilage can be retarded by constant "exercise" of the voice. Technical "exercises" performed in early morning can be as useful to an agin…
May 8, 2009
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Colin Gillman replied to Michael Desmond's discussion 'putting out the fire'
These are great tips - thanks. I am not a 'proper' singer, just a rock hollerer and I have all sorts of problems - not physically though. I have discovered Vocalzone lozenges. I rate them highly. But no dairy? Wow. Drink lots of water, OK. No booze,…
May 7, 2009
Michael Desmond replied to Michael Desmond's discussion 'putting out the fire'
Thanks for the tips,i dont have any breathing probs just a bit of soreness towards the end of the gig, maybe just getting lazy in my old age. cheers Des TripDave said:Simple Vocal Tips First off, if you are experiencing chronic soreness or upper r…
May 7, 2009
TripDave replied to Michael Desmond's discussion 'putting out the fire'
Simple Vocal Tips First off, if you are experiencing chronic soreness or upper respiratory problems, see an EENT doctor. Cough medicines with only the expectorant, GUAIFENESIN are good. They will clear mucus off of the chords. But not any cough supp…
May 6, 2009
Michael Desmond added a discussion
putting out the fire
I have been a singer for donkeys years but iv,e noticed recently that my throat seems to be a lot soare,r (if there is such a word) after a gig i wonderd if it was just an age thing.A few people drink guinness,someone used to take a cough medicine b…
May 6, 2009

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Town or City you live in
Esher
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Surrey
What instrument(s) do you play?
singer average rhtyhm guitar
Describe your musician status (you can pick more than one description):
looking to form a band
Please tell us more about your band/music:
I have met up with Bob who plays various instruments and are going under the name Rough Rooster,who we have also registerd on rtyd.We are currently wrting our own stuff and are looking for,bass keys,drummer.
we both live in the Surbiton area if you want hear what we sound like look us up under Rough Rooster.
What do you do for a living?
Handyman services
 
 
 

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