Dear DS and Vocalisters
It was not my intention to suggest that your vocal difficulties were
due to faulty technique. I would strongly agree with Randy that most
occurrences of vocal edema such as described by you in your case are
the result of "singing on a tired voice", that is, not giving the
voice the necessary time to recover before using it at maximum or
near maximum production again. The added tension of trying to meet
new standards or expectations that are perceived by you to be at, or
near, your limit will only add to your tendency to overuse your voice.
As per the popular saying: "Give It A Rest!"
--
Lloyd W. Hanson, DMA
Professor of Voice and Vocal Pedagogy, Emeritus
Director of Opera-Theatre, 1987-1997
School of Performing Arts
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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