[Bards] Voicebreak

[Lynn Rushin]

I have to concur, considering even my previous post.  Rest is your most 
important ally, considering you cannot regain even a speaking voice if you 
continue to use it.  Myself, I just try to do what feels comfortable and 
silence can also be a good thing (sometimes...lol).

Faelynn McBaine
Whelp to Lady Marion Makkingze
House Wolfstar

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From: "Kevin Valliquette" <grimolfr at gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 2:59 AM
To: "Ansteorran Bardic list" <bards at lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: Re: [Bards] Voicebreak

> Quill, in terms of advice, I offer this from 22 years experience as a
> vocalist in (mundane) genres that can take a toll on one's vocal
> mechanisms. It's not complicated: just shut up for a while. Don't
> talk, for Pete's sake don't sing, and if you absolutely must speak
> (say, for the sake of your job, or whatever), resist the temptation to
> whisper as it is MUCH harder on your vocal chords than normal speech.
> How long you'll need to do this will depend on the extent of the
> problem and how much rest you're able to give your voice. I'll
> generally give it 5 to 7 days and then -gently- test it out. I once
> had to take the better part of a month off, but I had been doing five
> nights a week with a heavy metal band, so YMMV. ;)
>
> Beyond that, a lot of people say drink this or that, take this
> supplement, blah, blah, blah. Some of it might even be of some limited
> use. The most important thing, though, is to stay thoroughly hydrated
> and rest that voice!
>
> -Grímólfr
>
>
> On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 1:43 AM, Quill <gray.quill at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Well, it had to happen eventually. My voice is cracking like ice in warm
>> water, so while I let biology take its course I'm turning to the more
>> sedate, scholarly side of Bardic for awhile. (Although any advice for
>> maintaining good working order of my vocal chords during this time would 
>> be
>> well received.) Which is good, because it's not exactly the season for
>> fireside haunting. Also I know you're all relieved to know I'm not going 
>> to
>> be joining competitions any time soon! (Ha, look, I made a joke!) Maybe
>> it'll be nice to relegate myself to the audience for awhile, if I can 
>> stand
>> it. Celebration to follow. ;) In the meantime, let the Awen flow!
>> /|\ Quill
>>
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>
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> check carefully - you might have blacked out and killed it.
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