To: vocalist
Subject: Re: vocal chord strained
Date sent: Wed, 29 Dec 1999 22:29:18 CST
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>Does anyone have any suggestions on what books to read to prevent straining
>and the ultimate care of your voice?


Hi,
I haven't tried this yet, but Lilli Lehmann's "remedy for cattarh and
hoarseness" seems to be a good technique. Pour boiling water into a dish and
let a large sponge soak it all up, then squeeze it out again. Bring the
sponge close to the mouth and nose. Breathe in the hot air and work on the
scales and passages this way, until the moist vapor permeates the vocal
cords. But she warns against going immediately into the cold air.
I'd like to know if the effect is as good as it seems? Thank you...


Svetlana

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