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From:  "DIANE M. CLARK (MUSIC DEPARTMENT)" <DCLARK@r...>
Date:  Sun Jul 30, 2000  10:28 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] Misuse, Abuse, Overuse


>Could anyone tell exactly the difference between

1) Vocal Misuse
2) Vocal Abuse
3) Vocal Overuse

+++

I'm not sure there's a big difference between misuse and abuse; they both
imply using the voice incorrectly. Overuse can be using the voice correctly,
but for too long a period, without offering ample rest and recovery time.
Muscles can stand just so much effort, even if that effort is proper.

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