Vocal Cord Closure Exercises: Straw Exercises
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- Try these straw exercises and learn how to use your voice without straining. Straw exercises are excellent for improving vocal cord closure.
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If you have a strained voice, strained vocal cords or if you just want voice exercises to strengthen vocal cords, then watch this video. Straw exercises are so called semi occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVT for short) and are excellent voice strengthening exercises for singers and speakers.
Straw exercises have many benefits, including less impact on the vocal cords, better position of the vocal cords and more efficient sound production. They are effective vocal cords exercises for singers and a great method how to strengthen vocal cords. They don’t look like much but the science tells us otherwise.
If you want to learn hot to not strain your voice when singing, then this video is for you. Try these powerful vocal cord exercises for singing and build a powerful voice without putting straining. Straw exercises are effective voice strengthening exercises for every singer.
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Hi and thank you for watching. Have you ever heard about straw exercises? Let me know in the comments below.
Going to work on my Straw Phonation today!
You are funny! But for real, you should try them before going in camera and feel the difference.
@@healthyvoicetips I think I will, Katarina!
Thank you! I'm navigating my vocal range, was classified as a soprano. Trying to bridge the gap between chest and head voice, but I think I rather focus on creating a bright full voice. Any recommendations? xo!
Do we have any exercises for vocal card moments for breathing, my mother had thyroidectomy, and after that she gone with tracheostomy, at that nurves were damaged related to vocal cords, those are not moving, do we have any solution for this?
I don't want to write an essay but in short I trained badly(without actual knowledge).I shouted tried to imitate other voices as a result I abused my vocals so badly that people have to keep on asking 'wat did you say'? Now that am doing diaphragm exercises and using your technique, am surprised at how clear my vocals are becoming. You saved a soul, I couldnt do a presentation but I guess with more training, speech phobia will be a past. Thanks alot. Wish you could upload more clips to aid voice control and clarity. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi Ridoh! How is your voice? Do you still have voice problems?
How long you did this exercise
Describe more what was the prob
How are you going? At least, thank you for a hope
Hello, ive recently been diagnosed with Muscle Tension Disphonia after 8 months of constant vocal pain when speaking, and this is one of this first excercises to ive me genuine results and relief from the pain. While it isnt perfect and I still need to go to vocal therapy, this does help with some of the pain. Thank you very much.
Yes, I suggest that you go for voice therapy. There are many more things that you can do to help your voice.
This is crazy! I had vocal problems for years, especially while talking. I coulnt speak in my comfortable range because my vocal cords wouldnt close completely, causing breathiness and no power. After years i went to an speach therapist and she showed me Lax Vox. After the 1st time i noticed a difference already. After searching for more information i came across this video. And this methode helped me EVEN MORE! Im 1 week in and beginning to like my voice more each day. I can use low tones now. Thank you for this video!
No worries. I am happy to hear that your voice is improving.
Now your vocal cords close completely?? Actually I'm facing same problem
Yes! Sounds good 🙌
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Good explanation of reasons to do straw exercises. Exercise starts around 5:10
Yes! Thank you!
So many benefits! Yes... seems a little
complicated, but you explained it very clearly! I have some silicone straws 🙌
It really is not that complicated! Making sounds through the straw. Thank you for stopping by!
I'm so glad I found your channel! I just started voice therapy, including straw exercises, but the therapist didn't really explain why they work and I didn't think to ask. It's wonderful to have the explanation, so thank you! I've subscribed and will soon watch your other videos.
I am glad that you found my channel too! Let me know if you have any questions.
Sir i have a vocal cords in my throat.., i don't speak loudly....can you give me advice
I had never heard of straw exercises. Thank you for this valuable information!
I am glad you learned something new today! Let me know when you try them, maybe you can have fun with your daughter and make a video with straws! Thank you for stopping by!
I am a voice and swallowing specialist, and these are my favourites. Like you said, it really works
I am glad to hear that you agree!
I have never heard of straw exercises before. What a smart way to teach you how to strengthen your vocal cords.
Hi Karin, thank you for stopping by today. Yes, these exercises are not as known as other vocal exercises but that does not mean that they are not effective!
Straw exercises are a great idea. I'm going to give it a try! Cheers!
Try it and let me know what you think!
Thanks so much Katarina super helpful tips .this is the first time i know about that.
Thank you for stopping by. I am glad you learned something new. Hopefully something that will give you benefits.
Thank you! I will do the straw exercises as you guided! 💐💐💐🌟🌟🌟❤
I hope you are enjoying the straw exercises.
Super explanation of Why and How. Thank you very much. Most generous .
With pleasure.
I'm glad I found your channel, cause I lead praise and worship sing on Sunday mornings at my church and I need my voice to be very clear loud and strong, I believe these are the exercises that I need , and thank you very much and God bless you real good amen.
I am glad to hear that you found the exercises helpful.
What a cool exercise! I've never tried it but will have to!
Try it for sure! And let me know what you think!
I'm so grateful to your guide. I didn't think that I would find a way to help improving my MTD condition in a foreign youtube channel. I'll keep following your teaching so that I can get back my normal voice. Thank you again 💓
Hi Cathy, I am seeing you comment only now. How are you doing with your voice?
Hi Cathy, my name is Zelda, and I have MTD also, but is so so so much Better, Thanks to Ms Katarina...I found her videos, and Wow, even texted her and she answered back.....im so GRATEFUL TO HAVE FOUND MS KATARINA.... THE VOICE THERAPIST, DONT GIVE YOU OR TELL YOU OR SHOW YOU, LIKE MS KATARINA.
MS KATARINA IF YOU READ THIS....I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR SHOWING AND TELLING ME ABOUT
SOVT EXCERCISES, STAW EXCERCISES, MINDFULNESS AND SO MUCH MORE....IM DOING AND TALKING SO MUCH BETTER...AND FOR A PROFESSIONAL SINGER, IM DOING GOOD
AGAIN THANK YOU
Awesome. This was one of the frist things my teacher recommended to me - using any kind of phonetic tube. Preferably larger than a straw..
The length and diameter will affect the difficulty of the exercise. In recent research, it's actually longer and thinner straws that proved to be most effective.
The lats time we used straws was for my son when he was seeing a speech therapist to help strengthen the muscles around his jaw. This is a great video and I had no idea you could do this
Yes, strengthening the facial muscles is another benefit of these exercises! They are done slightly differently but you use a straw! Thank you for your comment!
This is so so helpful thanks 🙏
So happy to hear that.
Hi Katerina, Thank you for this tip. I've enjoyed music all my 67 yrs. I recently had a four-vertebrae fusion in my neck and it has had a drastic impact on my singing voice. I hope this strengthens and tones those muscles. Thanks again, God bless you
Surgeries can have great impact on voice. But there are some things that can optimize the voice we still have. This exercise can be one of them.
I have worked with a speech pathologist so I am familiar with these exercises. I have MTD. Straws are absolutely essential for me to sing and part of my daily exercises. Great video!
Thanks for sharing!
This is the best explanation 😢 . Muchas gracias
Glad you think so!
I am benefiting a lot stay blessed for your effort
Thank you!
Your voice and phonation is very clear...
Thank you! I spend hours doing all kinds of voice exercises. But don't be fooled. My voice gets tired too.
Never heard of straw exercises before, thank you for posting.
Happy to help
Amazing. Thank you
You are very welcome. If you have any questions, let me know.
It helped! OMG 😱 I can’t believe the difference! Thank you 🙏! Monday I’m seeing my surgeon about implant surgery. I’ve been without my normal voice for over a year now 😢
I hope your appointment went well and you found some solutions for your voice.
Thanks a lot... my dissertation is on this topic..
All the best
this one is crazy! never knew it!
Isn't it? But it really works!
"I'll wait right here"...immediately gets up! Lol. Best voice teacher on UA-cam.
katarina....thank you so much for your clear teaching on the straw exercise.this has helped me take a huge leap in my voice abilities...also you are one very beautiful lady.
Ah! Thank you, Anthony, for such a lovely comment. You made my day. Straw exercises are really powerful. What was the huge leap in your vocal abilities? What can you do now that you did not before?
@@healthyvoicetips ...i find now that instead of pushing to reach those high notes i can now just easily close my cords with almost the same air pressure and reach them with no effort.
Thanks a lot for sharing this valuable information 👌👌👌
It's my pleasure
Thank you!!
No worries!
Thank you so much for this video. I was wondering these straw exercises are beneficial for muscle tension dysphonia. Thank you so much for your time and sharing of your expertise:). Richard
Hi Richard, thank you for you comment. How are you doing with your voice today?
Thank you. It's very interesting.
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Thank you so much ♥️♥️♥️
No problem.
Thank you
Yes.. I have heard of straw exercises. We did these in music school.. .:) ... and on another video you did too! :) Cool to hear you plug your nose and unplug your nose and hear the difference ... and very cool with arpeggios... I have to find a straw and try that! I bet it's great in speech therapy. Great video. loved this video! as always... ~Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for stopping by. Yes, I made another video about straw exercises and I am glad to hear that you used them in music school. I have to check out your new videos today. They inspire me! I'll do that later today!
This was so interesting. I had no idea that straws were used as singing tools! :)
Yes, straws are only now becoming more popular in teaching singing. In speech therapy, they have been used for some time.
This is awesome
Happy to hear!
Wow this is great for my voice
Glad to hear that!
very nice for trainers
Glad you found it useful.
Thank u so much 😊 my voice feels light and my throat didn’t hurt
I am happy to hear that!
@@healthyvoicetips Omg this is one year ago, my voice and throat improved so much
MUITO OBRIGADO PELAS DICAS, DEUS TE ABENÇOE SEMPRE.
With pleasure.
I have a paralyzed vocal fold, I believe I've had it since birth. I've never been able to scream. I can yell at some higher pitches, but that's it, and I have an octave and a third to work with, mainly my lower register. I like these exercises and I hope to strengthen my vocal fold so I can sing better when recital time comes around. I am singing born under a bad sign and I feel my voice is thin and doesn't resonate as I would like it to. My recital is in May and I am going to use this method when I rehearse. Thank you.
Mike, I am sorry I ma late to respond. I hope your recital went well. These exercises are not magic. If you have a paralyzed vocal cord, this exercise will not improve mobility of it. But there are other approached that can optimize the function that you have available to you.
thank you
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I’ve never heard of this Katarina. I’ll be sure to check on Amazon for these straws you talk about. I was doing the exercises in my water bottle...🤣
Yes, I found these straws on Amazon and I really like them. Now, we use them for drinking and practicing singing.
awesome, thank you for this video. i have left RLN paralysis from a cut out portion of the Left recurrent laryneal nerve due to Cancer thyroid surgery April 24/23. Trying to keep my vocal cords healthy. My surgeon says he can fix my paralyzed vocal cord with a future surgery.
I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a vocal issue. It sounds like you are in good hands.
Thank You Awesome
Thank you for watching.
Excellent...ty 👍
My pleasure!
Hi Katarina,
Would you have any specific exercises that could possibly help with a paralyzed vocal chord?
I am dealing with an inoperable tumor inside my voicebox that is putting pressure on my left vocal chord...been hoarse for over a year but doing everything possible to attempt healing.
Gracious for your recommendation.
Thank you so much.
Johnny
I love how you break things down scientifically! I’m subscribing ❤️
Thank you and welcome!
Excellent explanation - Very Clear, concise & very informative- Thank You ❣️
Thank you! That is very kind of you!
I had not heard of this! Always learning something new from you!
I am glad you learned something new!
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I have a naturally deep voice but sometimes the inflection will disappear so I suffer from hoarseness, and weak dry vocal chords if I talk too much. Hopefully these videos will make it better!
I hope so too! Definitely check out my videos on hydration (drinking and steaming for voice)!
Never heard of it! Beautiful arpeggios!! What a helpful technique to learn about.
Yes, very helpful. I am glad you learned something new!
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Wow! This was really cool. Had never seen this before! Great one K!
I am glad I showed you something new! Yes, these exercises are fun!
I m a speech language pathologist and i read about these techniques.
Hello, fellow speech-language pathologist!
@@healthyvoicetips Hii
You have such a nice to e to your voice. Very sweet.
Thank you Seth! I appreciate your comment.
Thank you, I will certain give that a try. Just want to speak with proper vocal.
Let me know if you have any questions.
How long should a training session of these exercises be? I've started doing them and I do feel a difference. Looking forward to the final product. :)
2 to 5 minutes, twice a day. That's a general recommendation but it depends on your goals.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you. I'm not a singer really, but I do want to have a stronger more resonant voice. So this is definitely the start.
i just thyroid surgery. looking for my voice. many thanks for the video and more
Speak to your doctor to learn what to expect after your surgery.
thanks katarina that you reply me and ask about my disese spasmodic dysphonia and asked me do u have anxiety answer yes ihave also patient of deprivation and bi polar mod disorder
plz give a video for spasmodic dysphonia exercise
Hi Qadri! I try to respond to all questions. However, I have to admit that I am not an expert on spasmodic dysphonia and this is a diagnosis that is challenging so a UA-cam video on this topic really does not make sense as you need an individualized treatment plan. Sorry to disappoint you!
Thnks from india
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Hi Katarina and thank you for this video! Thank you for explaining things in a way that is simple to understand. Here's a little of my story hope you can tell me if you think doing what you've presented will help me. I had a thyroidectomy in 2018 my RLN was stretched and resulted in my left vocal becoming paralyzed. I had speech therapy without any noticeable improvement. So I received a vocal chord implant. My voice is very breathy and raspy. I'm told there is a gap at the back of the implant that is preventing the vocal from closing. I was given a couple of options, non-surgical and surgical: Speech therapy to try to improve what I have or a possible repeat or modification of the implant. I was told I am using muscles I shouldn't be using as a way to compensate which explains my constant neck tightness and discomfort! Thank you in advance
Yogi, straw phonation may help in some ways but will not fix the gap that is caused by the implant. Straw phonation may help release some tension and teach you a more relaxed way of sound production. I would suggest doing some voice therapy and see if that helps in any way.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you kindly
Glad to find your channel.Mam please help me to cure my father's vocal cord paralysis..please explain the treatment for this paralysis..
Hi, I am sorry to hear about your fathers vocal issues. But voice therapy does not work in this way. He needs to see a specialist. Voice therapy does not work through online comments. It is a more complex problem and only a person who can actually assess your father's larynx can help him.
@@healthyvoicetips thank you mam..we must consult a specialist..
@@itupriyadarsini9233 vocal cord is recovered ? I have paralysis of the right vocal cords. I'm doing speech therapy with straw
Dear Katarina, a long long time ago before internet was popular, I read an article written by a Japanese scientist on how to get a strong voice that he introduced three exercises; 1. blowing a whistle (which can be made of plastic or metal) for few minutes, 2. Blowing hard through a straw to push a ping pong ball put at the other end of the straw, and 3. blowing a balloon a couple of times a day. the difference with the straw phonation is that it doesn't involve voicing, just pure blowing of air.
Contrary to most suggestions on straw phonation where it is suggested is to blow the straw gently, the point no 2 recommends that we blow as strongly as possible. Do you think it is safe to practice? will that put our organ at risk? is it beneficial?
Can you give some explanation on these practices and whether these are good to practice and how to practice these safely?
Thank you so much Katarina!!! wish you all the best, I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your comment. I recommend blowing air gently for several reasons but here is one: these videos are aimed at people who experience tension and pushing more air through a straw will only add more tension. The exercises you are describing are basically blowing air against resistance, which is recommended if you want to strengthen the muscles. If you are adding voicing to the exercises, you are also strengthening the muscles that bring the vocal folds together, keep them together or even stretch them and shorten them. How to practice these exercises safely? Listen to your body. If something does not feel right, then stop.
hello Katarina.
I Loved it and i never knew about this it really is helpful, Thank you So much.
will these exercises help me sing high notes and reduce stress or compression?
I would love to hear from u soon...!
Hi Amisha, yes, these exercises create a back pressure that helps the vocal folds work more efficiently with less effort. Do you still practice them?
Very helpful for me. I've been to so many ENTS and specialist just to be let down. I've had breathy voice for years,so many I lost count. What other exercises can I do?
I am so very sorry to hear that you did not find any reliable person who could help you with voice. breathiness means that the vocal folds don't come together and there is a leak of breath when using your voice. It is important to know why that is happening because different causes will have different solutions. Do you know why your vocal folds are not closing properly?
Hi Katarina,
Thank you for your brilliant channel!
I e a question- I’m studying Bel Canto technique and I was wondering if straw exercises are beneficial for someone like myself that is training to become a lyric tenor 😅 🙏
I am not too familiar with your vocal needs so I am not sure. But straw exercises are great cool down or warm up exercises independent of specific voice use or style.
@@healthyvoicetips A year later I now have a vocal coach and have a lesson today !! So will wake him about it 😃
Great channel !!! 🙌🙌
Kindly guide which types of vocal exercises is good for pain in vocal cords .pain increases on speaking My laryngoscopy report is normal Your way of teaching is very nice Thank you
Straw phonation exercises are good exercises to strengthen the voice and re-train your voice. I would also suggest watching my latest video, in which I share a success story. In this video, I am talking about someone who was also told that her voice is normal. Simple laryngoscopy, can only uncover structural problems (which you don't have) but this exam does not show functional problems. Videostroboscopy would show if your vocal folds work efficiently. And if you have pain when speaking, it is possible that the function is impaired. In any case, here is the video with the story: ua-cam.com/video/wq9R3-MGotw/v-deo.html
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you very much for your valuable guidance
WHAAATTTT?? Who knew a straw could be so useful for singing!! I loved this one so much, Katarina. I loved that you like to use natural straws!
Who knew? Actually, it was a vocologist named Ingo Titze. He devoted his life to this topic. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@healthyvoicetips of course! I love how much you are growing with each video! Your animations and background look great by the way!
Thank you Lindsay, I really appreciate your feedback because I know that you know how hard it is to make videos consistently and well! By the way, I use many of your tips in my processes!
@@healthyvoicetips ahh that makes me so happy to hear! I did a live stream yesterday and titled it "Edit with Me Wednesday" I literally just shared my screen while editing my video and am going to do it every Wednesday this month and see how it goes- I mean I have to edit anyway so it worked out pretty well! 😎
Hi, great video! Is this good for Vocal Cord Dysfunction?
Yes and no. It depends on how the individual responds to it. But one thing for sure - these exercises will not cure it.
Singer Monica uses this exercise!
Many singers use them!
this could be useful for wind instrument players
Hi Tina, to be honest, I am not a wind instrument player so I cannot confirm if this would be a good exercise or not but it certainly seems that way. Learning how to control breath when blowing into a small tube.
Great video. One question though: when I do the exercise, I can limit the amount of air going through the straw. Is this because of narrowing the vocals and is this bad?
Hi, that is a great question. During this exercise, you are getting very good feedback from the straw and narrowings in the vocal tract so you can adjust the airflow. And that is very good!
Thank you for your video! Just one question, I have a metallic straw but it has a curve at the end, can I still use it? Or does it have to be a straight straw?
A straw with a curve is fine.
Can you guide me the vocal exercise for unilateral vocal cord paralysis?
And for vocal cord nodules?
I am sorry but that is not my expertise. I recommend that you work with a voice therapist to solve those problems.
I knew my kazoo was making my voice better! People thought I was crazy. 😜
You are not crazy!
Ma'am, Thank you so much for your guidance mam please tell me how to get rid from sore throat while teaching many times i'm feeling the air .,sound is bot coming..
Have you seen a laryngologist for a proper voice assessment?
Namaste from INDIA! Will it work for vocal nodules ?? and plz make speech theraphy full course exercises dedicated to nodules 🥺, thank you 🖤
Yes, these types of exercises are sued for treating vocal nodules.
Hi, thank you for the video, does the straw technique help with whistle register ??
Good question and I don't have a good answer for you. I would say no because the type of vocal fold closure that this exercise supports is different from the vocal fold closure required for whistle notes. But this is just my opinion.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you for taking time to answer my question 🙏 can you please suggest any exercises for whistle register .
I can hit high notes back then when i was 10 years old I was really good at singing. I'm now turning 25 and I can't even sing anymore, my vocal cords is really low at the moment 😔
Hey, I'm pretty sure that with a little training you'll be able to sing better! Just do not despair and stick to it ;)
I think that @not me got it right. With training you can improve your singing voice.
Hello, can we do this for sulcus vocalis, Or any other Excercise for that, thank you
You can do these exercises. You will not harm your voice but you will probably not improve sulcus vocalis as that is a more complicated issue.
Thanks so much. I have a mild phonotary gap. Will this help my condition? Will I be able to sing as earlier?
I am not sure if you will be able to sing as earlier but this exercises will improve the function of the vocal folds.
@@healthyvoicetips Thanks so much Katrina, will keep trying.
Are you using any nasal resonance with the straw arpeggio ??
I want to know if you have exercises for people having a vocal chord palsy. Thanks
Sorry, I don't
Hello Katarina, Very well explained.
I dont have a deep voice. Therefore when I speak in an external environment, sometimes its inaudible and then I have to repeat myself loudly(in the process stressing my cords)
Will this exercise help make my voice go deeper and/or stronger?
Yes, it will help you make it "stronger", not necessarily deeper. If you want to add some lower notes to your range (I am not suggesting to speak at a low pitch habitually), try some vocal exercises with vocal fry.
Katarina thank you for these exercises. My problem is somehow different. How would blowing bubbles in a glass work? I had thyroid cancer surgery. I have bilateral vocal cord paralysis. Breathing was a huge problem - I had 3 surgeries after that to assist with breathing - this is now better however, I do not have a voice. Will straw blowing in the air - or in the water be better please?
I assume that if you had trouble breathing, your bilateral paralysis left your vocal folds in the midline position, which caused you trouble breathing. I also assume that the surgeries moved the vocal folds to the sides and now they do not come together if you are unable to produce voiced sounds. Unfortunately, these exercises are not really meant for such vocal problems. I would guess that you need more vigorous exercises that would help the vocal folds come together in some manner. I would suggest that you speak to your doctor and ask for voice therapy, where they can show you some exercises to try.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you for the information. YES, I am under ENT and Speech guidance at the moment. I was just praying / hoping that you could assist even more :) I thank you again for your kindness. Stay safe in these uncertain times
I have been doing all times of workout especially skipping rope but after i saw swelling in my throat and went to doctor and got to know that i have 3 vocal polyps ,so the doctor said not to workout. But i am on my way to loose weight but unable to understand which all exercises i can do which will not hurt my throat. So, i want you to uplaod a video on what all weight loss exercises can a person with vocal nodule or vocal polyp can perform. Fast walking is also not allowed?
Thank you for your question. Basically, any strenuous exercise where your focal folds come together forcefully should be avoided. Many exercises require tight vocal fold closure to bear down and increase intra-abdominal pressure. I would suggest recreational swimming but you need to confirm with your doctor because he or she knows you best.
Hi Katarina.....my vocal cords were separated by a breathing tube when I had knee replacement surgery. This has changed my voice, and sometimes I feel like I'm straining just to talk. My friends ask me if I have a cold, or ask what's wrong with my voice. .I went to an ENT to see what was wrong, and that's when he saw the separation and ask me if I'd had surgery recently. He said they may or may not go back on their own, and suggested voice therapy if it bothered me. My question to you is, will doing these straw exercises help my situation? I hope so, because this is driving me nuts, lol!! Thanks Katarina
I am sorry to hear about your voice troubles. Straw exercises may help but I would suggest that you work with a local voice therapist to find other exercises too. It usually takes a few different approaches to really see progress.
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Does this exercise work, when you have a vocal cord closure disorder due to strain? Or would you recommend waiting for recovery instead?
This exercise is good for vocal strain, for releasing tension.
Can I try several vocal warmups with this straw techniques?
Absolutely!
Hi Katrina, I have a general MTD question. Whenever my voice cracks I'm not sure if it's because (1) I'm using too much air or (2) I'm not using enough air... is there a way to tell which one it is? Or can both 1 and 2 cause a voice crack? I just wish I knew, so I can adjust accordingly.
It can be both and it can be many other factors. Take a baseline, do an exercise with a lot of breath, then do the same exercise with little breath, compare those two, how they feel and what gives you better results. Then find the appropriate amount of breath. Don't forget that different vocal tasks will require different amounts of breath.
Can we use straw exercises in patients with psychonic dysphonia. My daughter has one and I am trying to help her recover.
I am sorry but I do not have experience in that area. What is your therapist suggesting?
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Hello Katarina , Tell me exercises for vocal pitch correction...
Matching your voice to individual pitches is an exercise that helps singing on pitch. But there may be other underdeveloped technical skills that may contribute to singing out of tune, such as breathing or singing with tension.
I would also recommend ear training exercises.