I am an R & B singer with a live band. I have just begun doing pro gigs and I am finding it hard to sing as the night goes on due to fatigue.(I do 5 hour gigs with 3-4 sets and I am doing the majority of singing) The voice itself gets brighter but I feel like the muscles that I use to sing don't want to stay in place. I am very concerned about injury secondary to improper technique. I don't want to lose my voice!
I have been blowing balloons to build up the accessory chest muscles and I am hydating myself well (2-3 liters daily). I also have a warm mist humidifier in my bedroom to combat dryness due to the excessive heat in my apartment. I am considering swimming as a way to build strength. Does anyone have good advice on a fitness regimen geared to singers?
I also find that the longer I warm up I tend to lose some of my low notes. What causes this?
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