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OldBaldy1701E

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1. All I can say is the old adage.

Mon Dec 11, 2023, 03:12 PM

Dec 2023

"Three days to gestate, five to seven days under the weather, and three months to get rid of the cough!'

You need to allow your chords to rest more. Start slow and build it back. If you go too fast, you might do some permanent damage. On the flip side, do not allow yourself to slack off on the rehab stuff. Just keep it simple and steady. It should come back.

(I hate to say it, but lose the alcohol and the smoking/vaping if you partake of any of those things. Also, avoid long periods in really cold weather for the time being, as this will create massive irritation in your throat.)

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Trying to get my singing voice back [View all] Sugarcoated Dec 2023 OP

All I can say is the old adage. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #1

Aside from the very occasional hit or glass of wine Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #4

It gets worse as you age griffi94 Dec 2023 #18

Yes, it's a whole new ball game now that I'm older Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #20

Which is why you need to be slow and not over do it. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #24

I used to have a voice. Lunabell Dec 2023 #2

That sucks Lunabell, I'm so sorry! Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #5

I'm not sure. Lunabell Dec 2023 #10

Heartbreaking to lose something you so love to do Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #15

I should've made this part of my question Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #3

Yes. Lunabell Dec 2023 #12

I also have lost my singing voice Hela Dec 2023 #6

I sang a little right after the cold Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #8

Very sorry about the vocal challenges that you've had Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #9

I think it will just take time, and your voice will recover. Croney Dec 2023 #7

Slow and steady Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #11

I disagree with this information. Lunabell Dec 2023 #14

Yes, that's what vocal experts say Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #19

That's Good Advice ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #26

Thanks... For 79, I'm strong with certain notes! Croney Dec 2023 #17

It will probably come back on its own in time, but you might want to consult Ocelot II Dec 2023 #13

That makes sense. I've heard many singing and vocal coaches Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #16

This time of year it's tempting to want to sing a lot; there are so many occasions for music. Ocelot II Dec 2023 #21

It really is Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #22

I agree with... 2naSalit Dec 2023 #23

In 2021, I Got A Bad Cold ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #25