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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Voice Hygiene

Voice is a sound made by air passing from the lungs through a larynx, or a voice box. 
In a larynx there are the vocal cords, two bands of muscle that vibrate to make sound. 
Each person's voice is unique just like fingerprints.
When we talk about vocal hygiene, we consider increasing or decreasing behaviors and/or exposure to certain environments that promote a good voice and facilitate verbal communication. A healthy voice results from a combination of healthy voice behaviors and a healthy environment.
Good vs. Poor 
Vocal Hygiene
GOOD
POOR
Sip water, yawn to relax your throat.
Use non-verbal sounds to cue or attract attention.
Reduce background noise, face the person you are speaking to, get closer to the listener.  
Use a good amplification system for public speaking.
Use airflow and “hmm” to begin your talk.
Keep a space between your teeth, let your jaw move freely during speech.
Speak slowly and pause naturally to allow normal breath cycles without strain.
Speak in a relaxed and natural voice.
Allow for periods of voice rest throughout the day and rest your voice with your body.
Clear your throat or cough habitually.
Yell, cheer or scream habitually.
Talk in noisy situations (over loud music, office equipment, class noise, cars, buses, air planes).
Speak to large audiences without amplification
Hold your breath as you plan what to say.
Clench your teeth or tense your jaw or tongue.
Speak beyond a natural breath cycle or try to squeeze a few more words out before taking another breath.
Talk in a prolonged unnatural voice (e.g., whisper).
Demand more of your voice than the rest of your body particularly when tired or sick!

How to Exercise Your Voice
How to Improve the Quality of Your Voice
How to Get Your Voice Back
How to Recover Your Voice After Losing It
Restoring a Fatigued Voice

Printouts
http://www.uu.edu/dept/music/library/safety/VocalHealthInformation.pdf

Check also my other posts on voice:
Voice – Medical Conditions that Can Cause Voice Problems
Voice Disorders

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