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
Vocal Hygiene
GOOD
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POOR
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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.
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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!
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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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