The Working Voice - Breathing Do's and Don'ts

VOCAL DO'S & DON'TS

HANDLE YOUR VOICE WITH CARE........SO IT'S ALWAYS THERE!

DO............	BREATHE DEEPLY FROM THE CENTER OF YOUR BODY ALL THE TIME
DON'T......	BREATHE 'UP' FROM YOUR SHOULDERS

DO............	WARM UP YOUR VOICE BEFORE USING IT
DON'T......	TENSE YOUR SHOULDERS OR NECK TO MAKE YOUR VOICE LOUDER
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DO............	DRINK PLENTY OF WATER, FRUIT JUICE OR WARM HERBAL TEA EVERY DAY
DON'T......	DRINK CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES, ALCOHOL, MILK OR MILK PRODUCTS, OR EAT CHOCOLATE OR HEAVILY SPICED FOODS BEFORE SPEAKING OR SINGING
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DO............	BE AWARE THAT ANY MEDICATIONS YOU ARE TAKING CAN AFFECT YOUR VOICE. THESE INCLUDE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS, ASTHMA & ALLERGY MEDICATIONS, & ASPIRIN....ASK YOUR DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DON'T......	IGNORE PAIN OR PERSISTENT HUSKINESS....GET HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DO............	REMEMBER THAT SCREAMING FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME CAN INJURE THE VOCAL CORDS....EXERCISE RESTRAINT WHEN CHEERING FOR YOUR FAVORITES
DON'T......	TRY TO SHOUT OVER LOUD MUSIC OR CONVERSATION
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DO............	CONSIDER YOUR ENVIRONMENT....AIR CONDITIONING AND FORCED AIR HEATING DRY OUT THE AIR�USE A HUMIDIFIER TO REPLACE MOISTURE
DON'T......	SMOKE, CHEW TOBACCO OR REMAIN IN A SMOKE-FILLED PLACE FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
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DO............	REMEMBER THAT YOUR VOICE IS A RESULT OF YOUR OVERALL PHYSICAL CONDITION
DON'T......	NEGLECT VOICE AND BODY EXERCISE

A TIRED BODY WILL PRODUCE A TIRED VOICE
A TIRED VOICE WILL BE ENERGIZED BY STRETCHING AND DEEP BREATHING

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