Clearing your throat

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 28 Nov 2005 5:47 pm

Anyone have a good solution to clearing your throat before singing.
Sometimes this time of year especially the old sinuses do their draining thing (snot throat) and it makes it hard to sing.

Ron Randall · Post by **Ron Randall** » 28 Nov 2005 8:40 pm

one shot of whiskey does it for me.
(seriously)

Ron

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 28 Nov 2005 8:46 pm

I was hoping you'd say that...

Richard Bass · Post by **Richard Bass** » 28 Nov 2005 9:31 pm

I don't sing but it sure works!!

John Ummel · Post by **John Ummel** » 29 Nov 2005 6:26 am

Jack Daniels, neat, for me please.

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 29 Nov 2005 6:30 am

Do you think they would frown on me doing that before I sing in church??? LOL

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John Ummel · Post by **John Ummel** » 29 Nov 2005 6:38 am

Next best and acceptable for church use are
"Fisherman's Friend" throat lozenges. If you've never tried them, they are really strong.

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 29 Nov 2005 7:47 am

Salty potato chips...

Then some tequila.

Brad

Bo Borland · Post by **Bo Borland** » 29 Nov 2005 10:11 am

Jim Beam.... wash , rinse , repeat

David Yannuzzi · Post by **David Yannuzzi** » 29 Nov 2005 10:39 am

My brother uses this throat spray he got a a health food store called
"Singers saving Grace" Extra strong , It has some Liquorish(spelling?) root in it

He was sick and could barley sing . This helped out alot and got him through the gig.

Now he doesn't leave home without it.
Hope that helps-Dave

Arty Passes · Post by **Arty Passes** » 29 Nov 2005 7:52 pm

A voice coach told us to clear your throat by saying "HOO" real loud. High pitched, sort of like an owl. That is supposed to be open the throat and be easier on it than the normal coughing type of throat clearing we all do.
I also use the throat spray when needed, and usually bring Throat Coat herbal tea on stage in a travel cup.
Caffeine, alcohol and cold drinks all make the throat tighten up.
And I set up with 2 small fans on the floor to blow the smoke in the other direction.
We've tried to all do vocal warmups before each show and that really does help.....
Interesting timing of a topic, because I've been fighting a cold the last few days, and can barely talk today. Hope I can sing by Thursday....

Arty

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 29 Nov 2005 8:58 pm

Arty
What kind of throat spray and where do you get it and the throat coat herbal tea?
Thanks

Steve

Gene H. Brown · Post by **Gene H. Brown** » 29 Nov 2005 11:14 pm

I know for sure that every OWL I've ever heard go "HOO" could be heard for miles!!!!!

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If You Keep Pickin That Thing, It'll Never Heal!

Arty Passes · Post by **Arty Passes** » 30 Nov 2005 7:43 am

Steve, the spray is called "Musician's Secret", or "Singer's Secret", or something like that. Not sure where to get it, the vocal coach gave it to us, but I'll find out this weekend for sure.
I get the tea at Whole Foods, but any natural food type store ought to have it....

Arty

Arty Passes · Post by **Arty Passes** » 30 Nov 2005 7:55 am

Gene, so can I if I forget to turn away from the mike before HOOing

Mike Winter · Post by **Mike Winter** » 30 Nov 2005 9:30 am

http://www.getsigned.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CLRVOICE

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Mike
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www.bluemoonhighway.com

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 30 Nov 2005 10:30 am

Have had bad postnasal drip, needing constant throat-clearing for over a year. Just bought some Singers' Saving Grace at a health food store. Will report back in a few days.

Ray Montee (RIP) · Post by **Ray Montee (RIP)** » 30 Nov 2005 6:22 pm

The GLEE CLUB used to utilize LEMON Slices to give them that clear throat. Bite into and suck out the juice.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 1 Dec 2005 2:25 am

a bit of good Cognac works fer me

Steve Allison · Post by **Steve Allison** » 1 Dec 2005 4:58 am

Tried FDS one time, didn't clear my throat but brought back old memories!!

Miguel e Smith · Post by **Miguel e Smith** » 1 Dec 2005 4:59 pm

Once you have it cleared (using the many varities above) and you still have that sinus drip in your throat, try Mucinex DM. It almost dries you too much (very strong), but works to keep that ugly stuff from destroying the vocals. Lots of water helps keep it moisterized once clear.

If sore or raspy, using pure honey or honey with cinnamon is good as well. Warming up really good certainly is a must.

Other than that...find the cure for the common cold and pollen problems. That would be nice.

Mike

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 1 Dec 2005 7:19 pm

After using it for a few days now, I can say that Singer's Saving Grace did nothing for my postnasal drip. It tastes kind of interesting (herbal) but, no, it didn't help me. Of course, Your Mileage May Vary.

Disappointed in Philadelphia[This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 01 December 2005 at 08:25 PM.]

Steve Hackney · Post by **Steve Hackney** » 1 Dec 2005 7:46 pm

Thanks for all the useful info.
STeve

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 3 Dec 2005 8:16 pm

Hot water and brandy.

Arty Passes · Post by **Arty Passes** » 4 Dec 2005 8:40 am

Here's the stuff we've been using....
www.entertainers-secret.com/ [This message was edited by Arty Passes on 04 December 2005 at 08:41 AM.]