Eat foods that contain more water, such as cucumbers or melonsĭietary considerations are important.Try flavoring your water with fruit, like citrus or berries.Change the temperature of your water to make it more palatable.Drink caffeine-free tea like chamomile, ginger, or peppermint tea.If you find you are struggling to drink enough water, or don’t enjoy the taste of it, here are a few ideas to help increase your consumption: There are a number of ways to track your goal, including setting hourly reminders or alarms in your phone, drinking a set amount during scheduled breaks, and using one of the many hydration tracking apps available in your device’s app store. Setting a daily fluid intake goal as part of your planning routine can help you to drink more water and ensure your body receives the hydration it needs. And, I drink room temperature water when recording as I find the cold changes how I speak.” Also, don’t guzzle a bunch of water before a recording as this can actually add to your mouth noise in the moment. Keep fluids going all throughout the day and don’t wait until you feel thirsty. “Staying hydrated is so important for many reasons but it also improves my vocal quality and reduces mouth noise. The “hour before” rule is a bare minimum, Voices Insider Kristy Reed explains. Hydrated vocal folds allow you to do more with your instrument because they are pliable and ready to respond. When fully hydrated, your vocal folds become more elastic.
Just bringing a bottle of water on set or to a recording session is not going to cut it.įor your vocal folds (sometimes called vocal cords) to be performance-ready, you need to be drinking a decent amount of water at least one hour in advance of using your voice.īy drinking a cup of water at least one hour before you need to use your instrument, you’ve taken steps to optimize your vocal folds. You’ve probably heard that singers, actors, and public speakers need to keep their voice hydrated, but what does that actually mean? Otherwise, no amount of warming up is going to help you.” 2. “Most of your vocal care is happening during your ‘off-time’ so be mindful of how much sleep and rest you get. Voices Insider Elizabeth Saydah imparted her wisdom about the importance of rest: Make sure your bedroom is also dark enough-it’s never a bad idea to invest in blackout curtains! Replace it with a battery-powered alarm clock. Relying on your mobile device to wake you up in the morning? Huffington recommends that you remove obstacles to sleep, like screens and cell phones, from your bedroom. While you might think sleep is overrated, think again.Įven celebrities like Arianna Huffington know you’re only at your best when you’ve invested time and energy into strategic slumber. Make sure that you get a solid, undisturbed night’s sleep before you have a recording session or performance. Here are 6 ways you can prepare for a great vocal performance: Not only are these tips essential for performing, but they’re also great to ensure you’re delivering your best audition possible.
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