Rhythm Academy: School of Music (Book 1)

[3] Voice Lesson

MELODY

NAKAKAPANIBAGO dahil pumasok si Ma'am Ashley na walang tray na dala. Tanging isang notebook lang.

Hmmm...

Napapaisip tuloy ako.

"Okay class, we wont waste any time. Let's proceed to our topic. I'm in a hurry dahil may gagawin pa ako so you better listen carefully dahil mamadaliin ko na to okay?" wika niya.

"Yes Maam!" sagot namin.

Kaya naman pala.

"First, let's discuss about Fix a Damaged Singing Voice. Ailments such as the flu, cold or a cough can damage your singing voice, leaving it hoarse, sore and painful. There are ways to treat your voice so that you can sing normally again. Here are some ways to fix your damaged voice:

1. Drink a lot of water.
Water acts as a lubricant to your vocal folds, making the thin vocal membrane vibrate easily when you sing. When your voice is hoarse, the vocal fold is dry and needs to be lubricated. Drinking a lot of water will solve this problem.

2. Inhale steam.
Hot water has a way of soothing the vocal folds and making it very flexible for singing, especially when it includes a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil. This can act as a good remedy for the damaged vocal cord, as eucalyptus is also slippery and helps to lubricate the walls of the vocal membranes when they are dry. If your local gym has a steam room, take some time to sit and breath deeply.

3. Seek medical attention from a specialized doctor.
Coughing can cause severe damage to your vocal cords if it is not treated properly in time. A medical doctor can assess the extent of the throat infection and prescribe the best medication to help your throat heal.

4. Avoid talking and singing until you feel better.
When your voice is hoarse and painful, there must be inflammation in your throat that causes the pain. If you've already obtained medication from a specialist, you should not try to sing or talk while still on medication. You should give it time to heal, and wait for the inflammation to reduce before you start singing. You can use non-verbal cues to communicate rather than straining to speak, especially when you're suffering from voice loss." mahabang wika niya. "I'm sorry, am I too fast?"

Tumango kaming lahat.

Shocks! Grabe, ang bilis niyang mag explain at magsalita. Halatang nagmamadali nga siya.

"Just try to catch up okay? I'm really in a hurry." saad niya. "Okay, Let's proceed to How to Protect Your Vocal Cords from Repeated Vomiting.

Repetitious vomiting due to health concerns (stomach virus, acid reflux, etc.) or misuse of the voice can likely damage vocal cords. Vomiting can irritate the lining of the esophagus. It forces stomach acid usually used to digest food into your voice box which can irritate your vocal cords. The effects can include reduced volume or pain while singing or speaking. Even worse, it may bring about the need for surgical voice repair. Seek treatment for any illnesses, eat healthy food, exercise regularly, drink a lot of water and avoid stress. Try soothing remedies such as warm herbal tea and inhaling steam to lubricate the throat.

So guys, the best solution for everything is water. Okay?"

Muli kaming tumango lahat.

"Lets proceed on How to Improve Your Singing Voice.

Most people have the ability to sing, but it requires a great deal of vocal cord control and a proper breathing technique. In addition to those things, taking care of the vocal cords to avoid damage is extremely important. Once you've been properly trained, here are some tips on getting ready for a performance.