Gives practical advice for singers from two practicing laryngologists in a clear and accessible style
Focuses on self-care and self-management of vocal disorders, with simple and easy preventive measures
Explains medical terms and educates singers about vocal disorders in language that is easy to understand
Features non-technical clinical case studies that show how problems can be identified and solved
Inclues twenty seven line drawings and four photographs
Keep Your Singing Voice Healthy! is written for all singers, whether beginner students or seasoned professionals. It is a practical self-help manual that shows singers how to take charge of their vocal health. Written by two laryngologists, it explains the structure and function of the vocal apparatus and gives clear, practical advice on managing common health issues, dealing with doctors and medications, and preserving good health--all from the singer's perspective.
Contents
Preface
1. The Vocal Apparatus
2. From Function to Performance
3. Examining Your Instrument: A Hands-On Tour
4. Monitoring Your Voice
5. The Glissando Test: A Simple Vocal Check-Up
6. Hearing and Singing
7. Muscle Tension and the Voice
8. Frequent Complaints, Common Sense Solutions
9. A Practical Approach to Allergies
10. Visiting the Voice Doctor
11. Common disorders of the Larynx
12. Vitamins, Supplements, Medications
13. Alcohol, Coffee, and Tobacco
14. Cortisone and the Voice
15. Voice Rest
16. Mindful Practice: A Medical Perspective
17. Diet and Singing
18. Exercise and Vocal Health
19. The Living Instrument: The Voice Over Time
20. The Singer: Artist and Artisan
Appendix 1. Ten Simple Tips for Keeping Your Voice Healthy
Appendix 2. Anatomic Intermezzo: What Do You Call That Thing?
Index
9780197629673
The Doctor's Guide to Vocal Vitality and Longevity