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Page numbers refer to detailed explanations
in the
Rock & Roll Singer Survival Manual
Q.
Are milk and other dairy products bad for my voice?
A. Yes, they coat the throat and produce excess mucous in
your system (page 29).
Q.
Do the things I eat matter to my voice?
A. Yes, you are the instrument (page 1).
Q.
Are coffee and tea good to drink before singing?
A. No, heat expands and swells the throat (page 18).
Q.
What is good to drink?
A. Room temperature water (page 30).
Q.
Is honey soothing to your throat?
A. It coats the throat, but never touches the vocal folds,
where the stress is located (page 88).
Q.
Is it good to coat my throat when it feels sore?
A. First decide if the soreness is an infection or tense muscles.
Coating the throat offers not help for tension because the
soreness comes from the muscle (page 92).
Q.
Should I be a vegetarian?
A. That's your personal choice. A lighter diet works better
for singers, which doesn't leave much room for red meat (page
24).
Q.
Is it bad to eat just before I sing?
A. This is best answered by experience. Some people relax
their bodies after eating which is good for singing, but digestive
juices can coat the throat. Others feel they don't have room
to breath when they're full, but singing requires lots of
strength. You shoudl be sensitive to your metabolism. The
timing is your responsibility (page 24).
Q.
Should I drink lots of water during the day?
A. Yes, the larynx needs to be constantly lubricated. However,
don't drink with meals and plain water is taxing on an empty
stomach. Foods that have a high water content are the best
source (page 30).
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Mark Baxter's:
ROCK AND ROLL
SINGER SURVIVAL MANUAL
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