Vocal Fatigue Explained: Voice Care Tips (for a Tired Voice)

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi and thank you for watching! Does your voice get tired sometimes? How do you treat your tired voice? Let me know!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Jeff, you have a lot of great questions. And I feel your despair to improve them all. Here are my suggestions: 1. Watch my video on how to release tension from the tongue and some ideas for exercises. 2. That statement is very general and I am not sure why or how you cannot articulate. This would be a good reason to find a speech-language pathologist who can help with articulation difficulties. 3. It seems that you can produce a resonant sound but you have trouble controlling when it happens. This is normal for someone who does not have experience in singing. Start with producing just simple sounds and figure out what you do when they sound resonant. Then trasfer the skill to other sounds and pitches. It's a gradual process and a good vocal teacher should be able to help you with that. 4. Same as number 3 just focus on nasality. 5. For anxiety issues, you need to find a specialist who specializes in anxiety. You are not alone and there are many people who suffer with similar issues but there are also many people who overcame their problem. 6. Just take a deep breath! You will be fine. Start addressing one issue at a time. Good luck.

[@roanloreto23]

Hello. I easily get tired and so with my voice. I sang in the morning & sometimes in evening. Their are times that i have a bad voice & its not good to hear when singing. :( Can you help with my problem. Thank u & more power.

[@yoshilieelizalde8264]

Katarina H. Hi Ms Katarina, im a band vocalist, and been singing for more than a decade. Last October i had a throat infection, and it was healed by antibiotics that the doctor prescribed to me but what i noticed is after that is, my falsetto is starting to not working well, until now, and it really stresses me, worry and scares it a lot, since after that infection, i wasn’t able to really rest my voice cause im singing every night for like 4 hours. I already went to ENT and the doctor said my throat is still ok, and no polyps or nodules are in there but can hear me talking with a really hoarse voice. He check my larynx and there we know that its swelling. He gives me a medicine for it but since its really not possible for me to rest my voice, cause im singing every night, until now im suffering. Just wanna ask, if there still a chance my falsetto can be back to normal if I’ll rest from singing for a month? Hoping for your prompt response. 😇

[@ReaggieYT]

My voice has been pretty tired for an month or two now. And I find it hard to sing and hit what I used too, and also hurts a tiny bit. Could it be this?

[@yoshilieelizalde8264]

Victor Hugo Alvarez Damasceno thanks sir😊 im ok now, i think after more or less 2 months, my voice got back and my falsetto as well, Glory be to God,😇🙏

[@mintiski36]

Just now I was singing and then my throat started to hurt and my voice was really quiet and scratchy so thank you for making this video :)

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad that you recognized that something was not right when you sang. Try to change your technique to avoid hurting your voice.

[@woozihae]

My voice gets tired TOO easily. Like, I just sing even half of a song and my voice starts to like.. feel like it's burning and hurt lol and even with speaking too for a bit and it's tiring. I hope this helps!!!

[@DanAmareOfficial]

You're probably singing with way too much pressure... too much volume, too much pushing for high notes and too much air. Look into mixed voice

[@healthyvoicetips]

If your voice hurts when you speak, make a referral to see a laryngologist. if your voice hurts when you sing, evaluate your singing technique and change something about it.

[@BalancedtotheCore]

I never heard of vocal fatigue before and hearing this, I've totally had it! Thanks for the awesome tips. I'll refer back when I experience it again!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hopefully, with some prevention you will not experience it again! Keep your voice healthy. Thank you for stopping by!

[@SimpleMarketingAcademy]

Sleep seems to be what works best for me! :)

[@healthyvoicetips]

That is a good one, Jill! Thank you for stopping by!

[@dazouo]

when I practice for a while I notice that I can easily reach higher notes but I cant sing some lower notes I normally have no problem with. is it vocal fatigue?

[@healthyvoicetips]

That is an interesting question. The typical sign of vocal fatigue is the inability to sing high notes because the vocal folds get swollen. I believe that your scenario is different. During vocal practice, you focus on practicing upper register and then you have trouble switching to the "heavier" sound production that requires different muscle activity. This may be "normal" for singers who don't have enough experience. My suggestion: work on both ends of your voice and include exercises that flow from one register to another to learn how to switch with more flexibility. Work on upper register, then go back to lower range (and it's ok if it doesn't sound right away), then go back to upper register etc. Does this make sense?

[@VasilyMusic]

This really happens most of the time. It's interesting. I'd say if you practice for a couple of hours in a certain register, your voice adjusts to it and it becomes harder to go lower/higher than that register. Like if I'm singing really high notes, after a couple of hours of practice I can hit some good notes in that region, but I lose the ability to sing the lower notes for the rest of the day. And vice versa.

[@yaelav6346]

Thank you with all the strategies you gave me. Very usefull and enlightening

[@healthyvoicetips]

Happy to hear that you liked the video.

[@dasblackstarr8288]

thank you for your advice.. so important to rest and hydrate especially eliminate anything that could cause fatigue. appreciate your video 🙂

[@healthyvoicetips]

Absolutely!

[@pratikkafle4983]

I've been facing vocal fatigue after singing. Thank you very much for the tips! Hope it works....

[@healthyvoicetips]

Let me know if you have any questions.

[@sciencetech620]

I speak a lot in my class, after an hour or two It feels like someone lowered my voice and can't speak firmly.

[@healthyvoicetips]

It seems that you are using your voice in a way that causes that. Have you worked with a voice therapist?

[@hayleyadamson3333]

My voice seems to 'get tired' alot even though im having tuition every week to improve and use correct techniques maybe I should get checked out even my tutor has mentioned there maybe an underlying issue good informative video thank you :) x

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, I would encourage you to have your voice checked. You will never know what is going on with your voice unless a voice specialist will look at it and assess the structure and function.

[@MikeSarge]

Vocal fatigue can be rough sometimes. Thanks for going in-depth about this!

[@healthyvoicetips]

No problem Mike. Yes, agreed!

[@harithaharish7279]

Beautifully presented! ☺

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you Harithaa! I hope it was also helpful.

[@bibinchandmv552]

Great katri, absolutely u have explained things very clearly

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@srsphysics9869]

Great explanation ma'am, thanks..! 👌👍

[@healthyvoicetips]

Most welcome 😊

[@givingvoice1]

Only when I sing for 2 hours straight. I need to build up endurance. Thank you for such an informative video!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Eve, I am glad you found the video informative. Do you have a plan how to build vocal endurance?

[@givingvoice1]

@@healthyvoicetips Only as far as middle voice strengthening goes. But since I'm not currently gigging, I'm only left with studio work.

[@healthyvoicetips]

You can build endurance even now, when you are not gigging. The best time.

[@givingvoice1]

@@healthyvoicetips I WOULD LOVE A PROTOCOL!!!!

[@weuweu8610]

My voice changes after I went to karaoke harder to sing and its my voice become fry

[@healthyvoicetips]

It's been two weeks since you wrote this message, Zane. I hope your voice is back to normal by now. If not, I would suggest that you visit a voice specialist. If your voice is back to normal, then that's good. Next time, when you go to karaoke, don't push your voice so hard. Your voice is telling you that you used it in a harmful way. So change the way you use it.

[@ShainaPisigan]

I've been looking for something to help figure out what's happening in my voice. Thank you so much for this informative video!! 😊

[@healthyvoicetips]

Did you find your answers here, Shaina?

[@ShainaPisigan]

Katarina H. Yes Ma'am, absolutely!

[@JaneyImaaniEmotionalAwareness]

This is so interesting, I have never heard of vocal fatigue.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad you learned something new today! Thank you for watching.

[@brynjames3779]

Found your video because my voice suddenly got weird this evening. I was just singing quietly to myself when it started making this strange gurgling noise on low notes, like I was rolling my r's, except I wasn't. I think it might be fatigue, since I spent much of today talking (had a 2 hour long phone call with an old friend). I'll be taking your advice and resting my voice for a few days, and see if it clears up

[@healthyvoicetips]

Sorry to hear that. How is your voice feeling now?

[@brynjames3779]

@@healthyvoicetips Much better, but I notice I get that weird rrr thing when I'm vocally tired. Had it the other day at work, but a good bit of rest, warm tea and water and I'm back to normal

[@henrylares9269]

Dear Katarina, I have found your videos very helpful; thank you. I feel I have to do more for the upkeep of my voice, though, since I am a college professor (last 30 years) and after so many years of teaching my voice is beginning to show some wear and tear. I would like to engage in some kind of maintenance therapy, or training to improve my diction and speech. I would even consider taking singing lessons since I have music knowledge and it would teach me to manage my vocal cords even better. For that purpose I would like to engage the services of a professional in Miami or Miami Beach Florida. I was just wondering if there’s anyone down here that you may care to recommend? Warmest regards. Henry L.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Henry, I think that is a great idea! Unfortunately, I don't know anyone in that area. But ask your friends, you may be surprised with the recommendations you get when you start asking around. If you don't find absolutely nothing, check my Vocal Gym membership: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/vocal-gym

[@DalDhaliwalOfficial]

Great voice care tips Katarina. Thank you for sharing.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for stopping by Dal!

[@kimberlyjordan2470]

Hello! I get tired quickly especially during a powerful song. Ill crack and can also feel strain. I just rest my voice to help.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I would suggest that you try to alter your vocal technique to avoid strain and fatigue. Maybe you are putting too much effort on your vocal folds instead of distributing the effort to other parts of your body. make sure that other body muscles are working accordingly, especially during a powerful song. Also, adjust breathing. Maybe too much breath is causing the tension.

[@mazzystarfan222]

@@healthyvoicetips hello there but how do you distribute effort to other parts of your body?

[@Voksithun]

My voice is naturally loud and clear but sometimes it becomes weak and hard to speak even without singing or talking too much😢it gives me anxiety and depression

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am so very sorry to hear that your voice causes anxiety and depression. I suggest that you have your voice evaluated to give you peace of mind that there is nothing wrong with it. If you worry too much about your voice, it can add to voice tension and start a vicious cycle. Just know that you may be using too much effort to use your voice or you are engaging in behaviours that may be tiring your voice and you don't even know about it. Therefore, it is always good to have your voice checked or talk to someone to lessen your anxiety.

[@BerniceTaylorFitness]

Thank you for another in-depth explanation of vocal fatigue and voice care. Water is wonderful for a lot of things for sure!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Water is really a wonderful medium. Thank you for stopping by!

[@MAA-yt1tn]

How do you manage to get water or some form of liquid into the vocal cords to keep it hydrated? Of course when you drink what the vocal cords area is covered?

[@MrShahid0072]

Would love it if you could make a video on daily vocal warm-up

[@healthyvoicetips]

I made a video on that topic. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a37JqJx9fdqLY7s

[@hotenglishprof]

How long do you recommend warming up for and practicing for? I have been taught how to sing “correctly” but I find that my voice gets very fatigued after singing sometimes. I don’t get hoarse, my voice just feels like it is tired. Hopefully your answer can help me moderate my practice! :)

[@healthyvoicetips]

Depends. It is very individual. It also depends on what you are warming up for - a big performance or just regular vocal practice. When you use your voice and you feel your whole body tired afterwards, that is ok. Singing is an athletic activity. When you use your voice and you feel tired in your throat or have a scratchy or itchy feeling in your throat, then you may be putting too much pressure on your vocal folds.

[@giannagibbons3242]

this is exactly what i’m experiencing too!

[@danfra9863]

For 5 years I've been experiencing extreme vocal fatigue- forced to stay at home over the weekends to recover from talking all week at work

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen an ENT?

[@danfra9863]

@@healthyvoicetips I had nodules removed as a young child. A few years ago I saw an ENT and everything was normal- which was hard to hear because for me something was definitely wrong. I've seen speech therapists who've pointed out that my breath doesn't align with my speech, and I wasn't talking from my diaphragm. I'm working on that but looking forward to steaming my voice in the mornings, picking up a steamer today! thank you for your advice:)

[@sandeshlamabomjan8706]

I am a band vocalist... And my voice get tired after doing 2 hours program... Plz give a best way to make my vocal to sing for a long lasting... 😔😔😔😔😔😔

[@healthyvoicetips]

What does your week look like? How much time do you spend in rehearsals, practice, etc. during a week. How many performances do you have a week?

[@sniperganga.k.adoodoogang6447]

@@healthyvoicetips how about u just answer his question?

[@angelainksonvocalist198]

I’ve had a scope with my ENT diagnosed with the early signs of soft nodules .. waiting for speech & language therapist, I’m a professional voice user and have sung for many year but started feeling vocally tired straining and hurting when I sing for a long time also some tension going on aswell !! I’ve been told vocal rest and therapy to help the soft nodules to revert and go away!! Feeling worried about my singing 🥺

[@healthyvoicetips]

Being worried is absolutely normal and I am sorry that you are having vocal issues. But let me tell you that vocal nodules respond really well to voice therapy. And you caught the nodules in the initial stages so you are already on the right track.

[@Jiyuu06]

i've been experiencing this symptoms for a few months now, they're not present all the time but I can't sing or talk as easily as I used to, I think this is due to one particularly stressful period of time when I was preparing a concert. I will try this and, if my voice doesn't get better, I will go to a specialist

[@healthyvoicetips]

A very good choice! If you have any questions, let me know.

[@Jiyuu06]

@@healthyvoicetips thank you for your time and knowledge ❤️ I do have a question, for how long do you recommend doing total and relative rest before going to a specialist? And, are there other things we can do while resting the voice to help it "heal"?

[@ABANOB_MUSICIAN]

I had chest surgery and after that surgery I can’t sing anymore and during conversation somtimes is gone and I can’t keep singing one note for long time in the middle my voice just gone and air replaced it and my chest hurt me sometimes

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen an ENT or a voice specialist?

[@ABANOB_MUSICIAN]

@@healthyvoicetips no

[@CompletelyKarin]

Great info. This hasn’t happened to me often but once in a while when I go to a concert or something like that.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, concerts can be deadly to a voice. Thank you for watching and for your comment.

[@collegekitchen155]

Great tips for vocal fatigue. Thanks for sharing.

[@healthyvoicetips]

No problem, thank you for stopping by!

[@victorianaomi4383]

All your videos are very useful. Step by step explanation shows your wealthy of experience. Katarina I have a problem. My left vocal fold is not functioning/ closing properly and hence I have problems in producing sound. How can you help me

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am not sure I can help you. I am not an expert in everything. Also, vocal fold paresis can be tricky and therefore I always recommend to work with someone in person, a voice therapist.

[@joevoth7514]

I don't know if anyone will see this years after the post, but I have been singing rigorously for a show, three hour plus rehearsals every day for six weeks, and now my voice feels axhausted. The quality and range of my tone has decreased. I've been trained to not strain, and I try to ensure 100% that I sing healthily, but I think the sheer amount of singing has exhausted me. I'm going on vocal rest for a few days, as well as rigorous hydration and steaming. Any other thoughts or tips?

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear you were dealing with this vocal issue. How is your voice now?

[@shaimaferchichi1946]

Dear Katarina thank you endlessly for your videos, I'm not used to write comments but now I will as I started crying and feel confused.. As a teacher I've been struggling with my voice over a year now at first the ent doctor told me it was a dysphonia caused by overuse and bad management of my voice as I talk loudly in class and I sometimes scream out of anger.. I did exercises with an a voice therapist, it got better but not like before at all, it's still weak and breaks easily, I had dry cough a month ago and now I've got laryngitis and my voice got even worse.. I'll see him the doctor again to check my vocal folds but I'm extremely anxious and afraid that they're permanently damaged and I wouldn't be able to get my voice back again . Plz tell me what to do

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are having voice issues and you are worried about your voice. But it is good that you are seeing a laryngologist because I cannot really tell you what is going on with your voice. Only a doctor who can see with an endoscope can see and tell you. Whatever it is, there is always something to improve with our voices. Make sure that you ask your questions when you see the doctor. I wish you all the best.

[@americasariessun5536]

Hormone treatments have lowered my voice and I am masculinizing my voice. I think I have both things going on.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, hormone therapy can have a huge impact on your voice. What did your doctor say?

[@BK42Cycles]

I'm back :) Very good information!!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Welcome back and thank you!

[@stephesguerra]

Throat currently hurts after a 1 1/2-hour meeting, with me doing most of the talking. I tend to get this a lot now that I got older.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that. As we get older, our bodies change and sometimes it affect how efficient our voices work. So, we need to adjust the technique to reflect that.

[@zeineb8870]

How do we recover our voice after having a soar throat and loosing it because of flu?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Lots of fluids, rest and some gentle vocal exercises once you feel a little bit better. If voice problems persist for more than 2 weeks, have your voice checked by a laryngologist.

[@MattyRude910]

I had a polyp removed about 3 months ago. They think it was gerd but my voice has been sensitive as heck ever since. I think its getting better but it has good and bad days. Doc says everything looks fine but it isn't like it used to be

[@healthyvoicetips]

How is your voice feeling today and have you found answers for your voice problem?

[@MattyRude910]

​@@healthyvoicetips It grew back.

[@GangsterSedGaming]

is it normal to have vocal fatigue following recovering from laryngitis?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, absolutely.

[@tanjawicks5175]

Thank you for sharing your expertise 🥰 it’s wonderful information. I only recently experienced fatigue in my voice. I am wondering what it means when my voice “gives out” and instead of a note it’s silence or a squeak type sound. Important to note that my throat doesn’t feel sore and does not physically hurt. It’s like my voice just stops. Is that a tissue issues? It sounds like the muscular has discomfort- which I am not experiencing. My voice just up and leaves me. I can find it in lower notes again- it seems to be only in the higher parts. I just don’t understand the scientific reason behind it (aside from stress and fatigue). If you have any additional information that would be wonderful to hear. I am a singer in a band and losing my voice is a new thing to me and scares the crap out of me! Thanks!

[@healthyvoicetips]

I suggest that you have your voice evaluated by a laryngologist. There may be many different reasons for that. When the sound does not come out, it means that the vocal folds either don't come together in that range so the vocal folds cannot vibrate or the vocal folds come together but there is something preventing them from vibrating. What exactly is going on can be only seen on a videostroboscopic examination.

[@teresamickle4431]

Your videos are very good

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you Teresa, that is very kind of you!

[@lakshmisuresh6773]

My viice cracks too often while singing. I dont know how to relax my vical muscles. Can you pl suggest remedy?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Singing is a learned skill. I suggest that you work with a singing teacher, they are trained to help with problems like yours.

[@mezbarb5827]

My voice gets tired easily, i always feel like i have something in my throat that stops me from hitting belts, and i always feel weak in the body and is super dry and breathy

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you had your voice evaluated by a laryngologist? They may have some suggestions for you based on what they see during the examination.

[@RathNh]

Not only my throat hurt but also my nasal become stuffy that I couldn't continue reading. I'm so worried.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen a doctor?

[@billngo1674]

Hi I really need your help. When I start talking for a long conversation, I feel my throat having a lot of pressure and I have to use a lot of efforts to let the words out. Plus, I also get to a stage where I started losing breath like I keep getting tired and not enough air to support my voice.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen an ENT?

[@رايتاني]

Me 2 it happened to me all the time ent specialist didnt do anything

[@wildwomanenchanted6742]

Hi Katarina! I love your videos. Just recommended a couple to a friend doing facebook lives and teaching on line and is finding she goes horse,.... etc.. so I led her to you... ... I've been away for abit...but I'm back ... and so happy to see your videos. Such great advice. For all life, not only singing. I think you are my vocal yoda :) Vocal practice... just like with anything.... Yup, your instrument is your whole body>>> I LOVE YOU!!!!! :) ~Elizabeth

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Elizabeth! You are back and I am very happy because I missed your lovely messages!

[@cocoamarsh]

i don’t know if you’ll reply to this but i used to be a tenor a year ago, but now when i try to sing songs with high notes (usually pop) it feels tired and cracks, sometimes even when i sing lower. this makes me sad. it’s been like this for a while now, is it too late for me ?

[@healthyvoicetips]

What is the reason for the voice changes? I am not sure how old you are, if you suffer from a disease, had vocal trauma or something else.

[@akashchopra5371]

I do not know how to treat my voice but i get tired breathy and i feel weak

[@healthyvoicetips]

I would definitely suggest that you talk to a specialist who can look at your vocal folds directly and see what is happening. The solution will depend on the results of the assessment. If you don't know how to treat your voice, ask for help!

[@ayushighosh20]

I am having a lot of throat problems for the past few months... Pharyngitis, laryngitis. Both. I can't sing anymore. I can't even speak for a long amount of time anymore. I have given up having icecream or yogurt. Or anything cold. Still...my throat isn't healing. God forbid I speak loudly, my throat gets hurt and I can't speak for the rest of the day

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen a voice specialist?

[@ayushighosh20]

@@healthyvoicetips Yes I first showed to an ENT. He prescribed me some medicines for a few days but the effects were temporary.

[@prashantsahu4537]

Hii aayushi I have the same problem, after speaking for 5 min I experience burning pain on one side of throat. And I can't continue to speak.

[@krishnakanityadas369]

thanks mam too help

[@healthyvoicetips]

Most welcome 😊

[@vocaluses]

Hi from Mexico City! I’m a singer and after sing recently I felt my voice dry, and when I start to sing I can’t reach certain notes and I can’t control my voice like always. Do you think is about hidratation? Or maybe I need warm up my voice much time? Help!

[@healthyvoicetips]

I hope your voice feels better today. If not, talk to a laryngologist. it can be hydration, it can be not warming up your voice, it can be many other things.

[@elo9639]

My voice do not get tired sometimes but always! I would be talking shortly like 5mins and i feel like im already talking for years non stop?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen a voice specialist for proper voice assessment?

[@monikapv10]

I had to shout in a theatre practice and as a result of that now i am not able to sing high notes and the voice is hoarse. In this condition where u are advising vocal rest , am i supposed to do humming exercises ?

[@healthyvoicetips]

It really depends. I would start with vocal rest for now. After your voice gets back to normal, then I would do humming exercises. If you continue having voice issues for the next two weeks, I would go and see a voice specialist.

[@monikapv10]

Thanks a lot . That means no vocal exercises till the time i am having vocal rest . Right ? That solves my query . Thanks again

[@roizkate]

hello :) um i dont sing or speak often ever since quarantine started but my throat feels tired even when im not speaking.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen a doctor?

[@natsuyt1829]

Recording long audio makes my voice tired, so my voice changes gradually. After finishing the recording, when I check the audio, the last part doesn’t match the first part, and it sounds weird. I have to record long audio, but I’m facing this problem. What should I do? Please help me.

[@chimwemwemvula7537]

My voice. Is getting tired when am speaking. And my tongue irritates aswell. What should I do?

[@healthyvoicetips]

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[@shaired2878]

I hope you can reply to me.. or anyone else who knows my problem, i am a singer, i sing 5 times a week 3 hrs per night.. my voice is not recovering yet from hoarsiness, sometimes in the first set of my singing its bad, but after a few hrs of singing it will get better, but sometimes it gets worst. What should i do, i went to ent and saw i have a vocal nodules, even after my medication taking prednisone, it just wont get better. I hope you can help me. Im getting depressed already because of my voice.. because singing is my bread and butter. Hope someone could help me😢

[@anna-gabriella_738]

i love to sing so much but lately it's been feeling limited and tight when i sing. i'm so upset

[@healthyvoicetips]

Why do you think that is? What has changed?

[@reyraigly1597]

@@healthyvoicetips i feel exactly the same sometimes. I also noticed that when i don’t practice singing for a while and then suddenly try something in a week or two my voice is effortlessly strong and beautiful. But when I purposely start practicing, day by day it becomes worse and I can’t help it....:(

[@anna-gabriella_738]

@@healthyvoicetips i'm not sure why it's happening it's just every time after i sing my voice is all raspy and croaky, and so i've been singing less because i'm scared that i'll damage it too much. before it was never like this :( and thanks for replying !

[@babynmebond6142]

Being the incharge on a school, have to continuously deal with parents and teachers... Every 10-20 mins 😮😢 , expericing shakky voice i felt my age increased by +40 in a second 😢😢😢😢

[@ortallivyatan2141]

great video! I didnt even know this was a thing

[@healthyvoicetips]

That is a good thing if you did not know about it. It probably means that your voice does not get tired. Thank you for watching and your comment.

[@titadones7780]

I got sinusitis really bad and my voice isn’t the same since.

[@healthyvoicetips]

What solutions have you found for your sinusitis?

[@AkS143joyful]

I am in so much pain. For 2.5 weeks I have had a hoarse voice and straining. I am a teacher and even though I have a microphone this season bothers my voice so much. Thank you for this! Subscribing now! Voice is tired from both but singing really hurts it. Sad since I love to sing :(

[@healthyvoicetips]

Sorry to hear about your vocal troubles. Have you had your voice properly evaluated by an ENT? Here is a link to a resource that talks about visiting an ENT, or even better a laryngologist: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/ent

[@riccardodiluca6862]

Hello Katarina. I dont know whats going on with my voice/throat for the past 6 months or so. I dont sing or talk too much and yet if I talk just a little bit I immediately start to feel discomfort in my throat. At first I thought it was because I started to train my neck with weights (although nothing crazy). Then I stopped it but it didnt go away. Sometimes I spend days in a row almost without talking and yet it persists. Should I be worried? PS: I dont have hoarseness or differences in tone, its just the discomfort and strain. Thank you.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Riccardo, sorry to hear about your persistent throat discomfort. I really cannot tell you what it is but I definitely recommend that you speak to your doctor who can then refer you to an ENT specialist to assess your throat and vocal folds. Only then, you will really know what is going on. I wish you all the best.

[@selinaakhter6460]

Hi, Katarina, I'm from Bangladesh always try to follow your video. I noticed my voice problem about one year ago. Initially break of speech, tremor in low pitch voice, gradually increasing the problem. I consulted with ENT doctors but got no result.I visited lndia in a voice clinic, they diagnosed as Spasmodic dysphonia adductor type by doing FOL and video troboscopy. Accordingly they did the LASAR surgery December2019 with my concent. But my voice did'nt improve at all, whenever I talk it's not clear, pain in throat, tremor in voice, difficulty in talking, my profession is seriously hampered.Now would you plz help me by giving advice how can I improve my voice quality so that I can continue my job and daily activities.

[@awie1747]

Is it normal that i can't do my fast vibrato anymore bcus i used to but i only stop singing for 3 days n then it goes slower, i do vocal warm up n everything but it doesnt came back the same speed i have before

[@healthyvoicetips]

No, 3 days should not make a big difference. Is there anything else going on? Maybe some infection? I don't know.

[@awie1747]

@@healthyvoicetips its okay now i got it back bcuz i didnt really do the warm up properly

[@eclissea]

I have a question. So I was singing normally, just for fun. And I hit a certain low note that I use normally. And it began to hurt a lot. And I still couldn't hit that note since that incident this afternoon. I was very confused, Will I be able to hit that low note again?

[@healthyvoicetips]

It would be interesting (and useful) to find out what you did differently this time that made it painful to sing that note. You may not be aware of it but you probably used different vocal tract shape, muscle engagement, effort, breath pressure or something else than you usually do. Can you sing the note above that note (or semitone above that)? If yes, can you gently slide into that note with little breath pressure and effort?

[@eclissea]

@@healthyvoicetips Thanks for helping me out! I was really worried that I might have hurt myself. And I'm not sure if I can though, I haven't sung since yesterday.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Warm up your voice and then sing a descending scale to the "problematic" note and see if you can do it. Just gently, no pressure.

[@eclissea]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you for the advice!

[@DiniVino]

Yes!! My voice gets tired from speaking. Good to know it takes rest. Does sleeping time count as the time when we are not speaking? Vocal steamers sound cool!! Thank you for another fabulous video!!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for stopping by! Yes, sleeping counts so your voice should always feel less tired in the morning. And vocal steamers are cool!

[@MeredithRyncarzPhotography]

Katarina great tips. I speak a lot in the photography industry and this video is very helpful. i will have to look but do you have any goal conditioning videos?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for watching and for your kind words. What do you mean by "goal conditioning"?

[@therestartspecialist9229]

@@healthyvoicetips I am sorry I meant vocal conditioning

[@HeatherGerhardt]

I have definitely experienced vocal fatigue, and had to go on complete rest for three months. They also said it was somewhat related to allergies.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Heather, I cannot imagine being on a complete rest for 3 months!!!

[@aliciasoede3681]

What was your vocal fatigue like? And how did your voice feel after three months of complete rest?

[@viictor1309]

Always when I try to sing beyond my range, it quickly feels like my voice is burnt out and it sounds a bit hoarse not as clean as I wish it would sound... What should I do?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Viictor. Build your range slowly. It does not happen overnight, it takes time. One semitone at a time. Do vocal exercises that take your voice up or down by a semitone and try to figure out what needs to adjust in your vocal tract to reduce tension. It would be best if you can work with someone who can give you advice on how to improve vocal range in a safe way.

[@viictor1309]

@@healthyvoicetips oh I see, I've been practicing it, and it feels better already, thank you very much

[@jericholegend447]

I was singing quite well a few days ago, now my voice seems to not allow me to sing higher.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Some days will be better than others. How is your voice feeling now?

[@jericholegend447]

@@healthyvoicetips hello miss katrina, it feels better than ever, I also sung extra notes suddenly!

[@kingdavidstrength]

@@jericholegend447 how long did u rest your voice bro? Pls tell me,im having same issues as yours , pls give me tips on how u healed yours

[@hinaxyujeongbias_sumit444]

my voice is always tired and when i try to talk higher i go flat. what can i do

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you had your voice checked by a laryngologist?

[@ruchirabanerji1601]

I can do the higher notes well but my lower notes become out of tune. How to practise singing lower notes ?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Engage the muscles of your torso to support them better.

[@jodilampaan8362]

I sang for like 2 hours straight and tried to reach the high notes....so i have vocal fatigue?And also i have cough and a cold...what should i dooo Its my fourth day today,with vocal fatigue.Its kinda getting better but my voice is still shaky when singing soft notes

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Night Zero, no you don't have vocal fatigue per se, you have an acute infection (cold and cough). Check out my other videos on this topic. You can start with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qovEapWkZq1rY9E. Or you can check out this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2jHi4SLarx9jpI

[@anada47]

For my voice I use it all the time for singing and talking, I sing in choir for 5 hours a week, plus I sing all the time with the radio or just for fun, and I talk a lot, and I have had a sore throat on and off for the past month or so, and it will go away for a bit, and then come back if I sing for a little bit. And I have a weird vocal range, so no matter what part I sing (alto or tenor, my range is E3-A4) I am either pushing my high or low range. My voice also cracks sometimes in my middle range which isnt normal. Is that vocal fatigue?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Anada, just from what you described, I don't think that it vocal fatigue. Of course, I cannot be 100% sure because I don't know you. But you definitely have some vocal issues going on. Have you thought about talking to a voice specialist to figure out something that may help you cope better with your highly demanding vocal regime?

[@anada47]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you. And yeah, I will probably ask my choir director what she thinks, she has been directing for more than 15 years, so I'm sure she'll have some ideas for specialists. Thank you again, this was very helpful!

[@ratulkhan5524]

Mam I was sing with my lower throat that was harmful . I was sing with fake deep voice and then my voice hurt after 2 days and i can't talk and sing well for 8 months and still i am not well. My problem is i feel difficulty swallowing and can't sing low and can't sing soft also can't hold a note. But my voice is not hoarse. Is it vocal fatigue? My doctor said i damaged my vocal cords and said my vocal cords are congested. He advised speech therapy and voice rest. But i am not healing feeling depressed! :(

[@healthyvoicetips]

The only thing i can recommend is to talk to your doctor and tell him that his suggestions don't work. Or find a second doctor who has more experience with people with voice problems. It is true that it make take some time to see benefits of voice therapy but if you are feeling depressed that is a concern that needs to be addressed with your doctor. You are not the first singer who mentions "congested vocal cords". I am not quite sure what it means but I would guess it means swollen vocal folds. In any case, talk to your doctor. Voice problems cannot be diagnosed over the internet. Sorry I could not help more.

[@atomnous]

how to feel your vocal cord? I still can't decide which one is just my neck, my throat, larynx, or vocal cord..

[@healthyvoicetips]

You cannot feel your vocal folds! You can feel some superficial muscles on the neck but again, you will not be able to "feel" individual muscles, more areas of the neck. You can feel your throat, especially when it hurts. And I am not sure how much you can "feel" your larynx but you can certainly control some of its actions.

[@atomnous]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you for the answer!

[@timmyriah8188]

After having a simple cold, i suddenly couldn't reach belted notes above E4, but instead, whistles come out. What can I do to quickly regain my voice again?

[@healthyvoicetips]

It happens that upper range gets lost after a cold or other infectious disease. It's been a week since you left the message. How are you doing now? Sometimes, it is just time that the voice needs.

[@timmyriah8188]

My voice have recovered 3/4 of it. I can reach notes up to A5 now. But I still haven't regained the strength of my Head Voice. But I instead got a Brighter Whistle Register

[@anthonygrant9879]

I was just doing a 5mins vocal exercise for the first time and it feels like my throat is scratchy

[@healthyvoicetips]

You are probably putting too much strain on your vocal folds. That's why your throat feel scratchy or itchy. That's a sign of too much constriction there.

[@anthonygrant9879]

@@healthyvoicetips oh ok but it felt better after i drank some water

[@iainhanley5461]

Point of break off with all connected persons. I'm not happy to experience vocal fatigue or any unwanted action.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Of course!

[@gojames1239]

How can you build vocal endurance?

[@healthyvoicetips]

That is a very good question. Building vocal endurance is a process. Keeping a regular schedule of vocal practice and using the right exercises is important. Slowly and gradually increase the frequency and length of the vocal practice, for example if you practice only twice a week for half an hour, try to add another practice session into your schedule. Or maybe have an hour long session. But using the right exercises that will condition your vocal instrument to longer and harder vocal performance is also important.

[@shahkeyur2]

my voice and throat gets tired after taking 60 calls a day back to back i am an call center employee i am really frustated dont know how to deal with it

[@healthyvoicetips]

Wow! That is a big load on your voice. I suggest that you talk to your manager or someone at the company and ask for short voice breaks every hour if possible. During that break, drink plenty of fluids and stay quiet, even though you may feel like talking to your friends or co-workers. You need to share this with your employer and find solutions together.

[@venushdevedas7808]

me too i am a call agent too i have the same problem,I take about 150 call and 5 speaking hours

[@subhransusekharnayak2116]

I can't speak continuously for more than 5 minutes . I feel it hard to speak and pronounce word after sometime and my face starts to cramp.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen an ENT for a proper voice assessment?

[@tamannasharma8969]

i have the same problem 😔😔

[@koriesmusic]

My voice got dry out of over singing, then I found you and I started the steaming process, now I feel the hoarseness has gone but not perfectly but it so tight like I can't pitch or sing like before ....I do steaming of d vocals and I take enough water

[@lyanrivr.1840]

I feel like this too 😥😥😶

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Kories music, how is your voice feeling now?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Lyanriv, what is your vocal issue?

[@lyanrivr.1840]

@@healthyvoicetips Hello❤️!! I have always have the problem of a tired voice and I think I do squeeze my voice when I belt too hahaha😥😮 I think I need to hear myself to adjust my volume and to achieve a best posture of my mouth and the voice I think 😥😥😥😂😂 Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️ and stay safe !!!

[@koriesmusic]

My voice's much better now, thanks to ur videos

[@anthonyquevedo474]

The problem is you can't see a specialist if the injury was iatragenic. You will be denied a proper diagnosis and treatment plan every time and you may even become permanently blacklisted in the medical community overall.

[@weeklydaily4775]

Please tell me more! I had laser surgery to remove polyp and I'm experiencing vocal fatigue and my doctor doesn't seem helpful. Additionally last visit when I started asking too many questions he started getting annoyed. Now when I read your comment it makes me think....

[@healthyvoicetips]

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[@healthyvoicetips]

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[@Rainbird1]

Hello Katarina, I am a voice over artists who has a home studio. I have project on nearly every day and recently I am experiencing an inability to reach my lower resonance, my voice feels tired, slightly swollen. And mostly I am getting upset and stressed as I cannot offer my full vocal range (except first thing in the morning.) Thank you for your videos, I've already enjoyed learning how to massage my throat. I probably do not do enough warm ups and most likely am not practicing good heath care for my voice. I need to act now as I can't afford for this to get any worse. Do you offer one on one coaching?? or a way to talk to you privately? Katherine

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Katherine, I think you are right when you say that you need to act now. At this time, I am not doing one on one coaching but you can ask me questions here or send me an email at [e-mail] with your questions.

[@reginarodrigues5890]

my voice gets extremely tired after speaking.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen a laryngologist?

[@drkrupasawantofficial6899]

I am having cold for past 2 weeks and I am unable to sing higher notes my voice becomes stressed and even not able to sustain higher notes and some times whistle sounds occurs during singing higher notes is this a symptom of voice fatigue and if yes how to go about it can you help

[@healthyvoicetips]

No, your problems are not a sign of vocal fatigue. They are signs of an infection induced laryngitis. Sometimes, it takes time to get back to your normal voice. The upper range is the one that is most affected by infections because the vocal folds are thicker and cannot vibrate properly. Stick to easy vocal exercises for now, e.g. SOVT exercises or keep singing in the lower range. Hydrate well, steam your voice and give it several breaks during the day to restore themselves. Watch for tension creeping in while you trying to "reach" some notes.

[@drkrupasawantofficial6899]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you for your feedback ❤️

[@chubbykatoto1010]

i normally loose my voice after singing

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with this issue. Do you have a plan to deal with it?

[@chubbykatoto1010]

@@healthyvoicetips no, i just wait for some times like 2 or three days it comes to normal

[@jahazielice777]

Is it normal to have a cold when you have tired your voice out? It happens to me almost every time after I sing.

[@healthyvoicetips]

What do you mean by a cold? What symptoms do you have? Runny nose, sneezing ...?

[@jahazielice777]

@@healthyvoicetips Yes I've had a runny nose, dry and not dry coughs, and sometimes head aches. At first, I will feel my throat hurts and I try relieve the pain but the next morning I will feel sick and then become sick *sighs* it makes me want to stop singing sometimes.

[@jahazielice777]

*hurt *to relieve

[@babibella5067]

i have a question 🙌🏼 i was singing very well all my life but when i start work with live Band and sing a lot (in week 7 days) in a day -four time about (30-40) minutes ... my higher notes change and now after 5 years- i have not my voice (upper register) i work all day this 5 year and maybe my rest was in this time maximum 6 month.. my nothes low now and i have very good deep notes but i need comeback my voice :( my question is -it will be come back with practice or i just lost my high notes :( (sorry for my english) and thank you ❣️

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi @babi bella! I am sorry to hear about your voice troubles. I really cannot give you an answer because I am not sure what is happening with your vocal folds. The only way to find out and get answers is to visit a voice specialist. I suggest that you have a videostroboscopy done to find out how your vocal folds vibrate. There may be many different reasons why you lost your upper register. And the only way to know and start a successful treatment is to have your voice checked. I wish you all the best. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@babibella5067]

thanks ❤️❣️❣️❣️

[@geraldsvlogs3865]

I know it’s been a while since you posted this amazing video but here’s what I do when my voice is tired. I go on vocal rest on the weekend and work on technique Monday. I also eat honey to help sooth my chords.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for your comment, Gerald. Yes, I posted this video a while ago but the information is evergreen and will not likely change its value any time soon. I like your solution to vocal fatigue - vocal rest and working on vocal technique. I am sure your voice loves your for that!

[@CustomAnthemsMusicProductions]

Good video

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you!

[@williamneesan8571]

Hi My vocal cords are not working well. My voice is changed and declined. (ENT) recommends me to see speech pathology to show me some exercises. Can you please show me some exercises to solve this problem. Thank you

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi William, your doctor recommended voice therapy for a reason. You probably need individualized help, not general advice from a KZbin channel. So I highly recommend to find a speech therapist to help your voice.

[@ssbliss892]

Hi ma. From singing

[@healthyvoicetips]

Can you pace yourself or change something so that you avoid vocal fatigue?

[@ssbliss892]

@@healthyvoicetips Yes ma

[@shantellhamel3028]

My voice gets tired by both speaking and singing

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you seen a voice specialist?

[@shantellhamel3028]

@@healthyvoicetips I have not! I didnt know that was thing!

[@aanniirr100]

Is having curd bad for vocal cords/ singing.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Anirudh, what is curd? Sorry for not knowing. Give me more details and I share my opinion if I have any insights.

[@aanniirr100]

@@healthyvoicetips So curd(Hindi : Dahi or Duhee) is a dairy product obtained by curdling milk using bacterial strain Lactobacillus and is very popular in India. It tastes sour like yogurt due to lactic acid content. Yougurt is more homogeneous. Both Curd (Dahi) and Yogurt have a similar manufacturing process. Two specific strains of bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus are used in making yogurt where as a broad class of Lactic Acid Bacteria(LAB) are used in the making of Curd . kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWGVoYtqlLaMd9U Very common household product used in several preparations and also consumed as it is during lunch. Having it is as common as having carrot or onion salad in west.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Wow, Anirudh! Thank you for such a detailed response. I probably did not know about it because I am lactose intolerant and I avoid any type of dairy. So, if a singer is allergic or sensitive to dairy, I definitely recommend not to consume it. Now, to your question. Curd or any other dairy product is not "bad"" for vocal cords, meaning they are not harmful. But, it is believed that singers should not drink or consume dairy products before singing because it leads to more mucus production. However, this belief is not supported by research findings. The research in this area found that people FEEL more mucus in their throats after drinking milk but when they measured the actual amount of mucus in their throats, it was not increased. Having said that, I don't recommend consuming dairy if you experience that feeling. Why would you put yourself in an unpleasant situation while singing? But we are all different, and if you are not lactose intolerant, I would suggest to experiment. Keep a journal after consuming curd and notice how your throat feels, how well you can sing, how much mucus you perceive in your throat etc. If curd causes you any discomfort or sensations that may interfere with singing, then don't consume it before singing. Here is a link to a video, I made on this topic, if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6qygKarpquBrNk

[@aanniirr100]

@@healthyvoicetips Thank you so much Katarina. There is another thing: I was following this instruction for 360 degree breathing to use the whole apparatus. It says at some point in time make HISSSS sound. As i made the HISSSSSS sound, my voice became dry and cracky. Please help me as i am very nervous.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am not sure if I can help you. I am not sure why your voice becomes dry when you hiss. When you hiss, it's like saying the S sounds. And I am sure you say many S sounds when you speak normally. Does your voice get dry too? I would say just drink sufficient amount of fluids. Maybe you are pushing too much, maybe you are using too much breath (hissing does not need too much air). If you are worried, definitely go and find a voice professional who can assess you in person and give you individualized advice. All the best!