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Anonymous asked in Entertainment & MusicMusicSinging · 1 decade ago

What foods really make your singing voice bad/good?

There are a lot of myths about this, so does anyone knows what foods and drinks really make your voice better or worse right before performances?

Update:

Okay, this has been answered but I still seem to get replies on it - and get notifications in my email about it. I asked this 7 YEARS AGO, PEOPLE. Stop answering just for points...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hi Twirl-

    I am a Chorale Education Major and I have to do a lot of singing. Here are the things that really work-

    Citrus, especially Lemon it helps clear the vocal chords, however it can also dry out the chords so don't go crazy.

    If your throat is dry Honey is okay again don't go crazy.

    I recommend the Herbal tea Throat Coat which you can buy at any grocery store it has all the ingredients you need to help your vocal help.

    Gargling with warm [not boiling] Water with a spoon full of salt mixed. gargle and spit.

    Drink lots of water.

    Stay away from soda and sugar drink any diary will be very harmful to your throat health.

    Drink water and eat lightly right before a performance and don't forget when singing, Warm Up! Warm Up! Warm Up!

    Good Luck!

    Source(s): My college professors and my own experience.
  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

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  • 5 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    I think drinking tea with lemon and honey helps somehow. I know that that's what I drank before performances...and also when I had a sore throat. Personally, the tea made it feel like it was clearing all of the gunk out of my mouth and throat. Eww. Sorry if that sounds gross. I'm not that sure about food. Just don't drink or eat dairy. I know that my voice sounds messed up if I do that before singing.

    Source(s): experience, what my mom tells me, what my choir teacher tells me
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  • 6 years ago

    Next, learn how to control your larynx to learn how to sing better. This larynx is the cartilage in the back of

    your throat that you can see in the mirror close when you swallow. Relax the larynx and allow maximum amount of

    airflow to the diaphragm.

    If fact, some people say that controlling your larynx is one of the best things you can start doing to learn how to

    sing better. Your vocal chords are also located here and you don't want to strain them so relaxing this part of

    your throat is essential.

    With just a little practice, you can start to learn how to sing better. Just by controlling your larynx and with

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Dairy products stick to your vocal chords... caffine is also bad. Water is the best choice. Definatly stay away from fatty foods.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It's true that dairy products will worsen it becuase it thickens up our mucus which can affect your singing voice.

    Clear liquids are the best

  • 1 decade ago

    I find that anything minty helps clear your throat before you sing. Definately avoid dairy. I know some people who also like to eat a piece of orange, but I've never tried it, so I can't say if it works or not.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Don't drink or eat Dairy products or eat potatoes before you perform. They leave a sorta felm in your throat. I've made that mistake before.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I've heard that any kind of dairy can make your voice nasaly sounding. I personally believe it.

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