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So bananas are bad for singers? Eating a banana right before singing is equivalent to drinking milk. The heavy mucus it produces can make the easiest part of your song difficult to sing. As there's a lack of moisture in this fruit, it doesn't easily glide down the throat either, which can irritate your cords.
- Are bananas good before singing?
- What is the best food to eat before singing?
- Does banana improve the singing voice?
- What do singers drink before performing?
Are bananas good before singing?
The creamy texture of bananas can produce extra mucus and coat your throat, which leads to unclear vocals. The thickness of a banana will inhibit your singing ability and are best to be avoided right before your performance. Eating a banana is essentially the same as eating dairy before singing, both are bad news.
What is the best food to eat before singing?
GOOD: Honey – one of the best foods to eat before singing is honey as it soothes the throat (now you know why so many lozenges have honey in them!). Mix honey with warm water and a little bit of lemon juice (not so much as lemon can dry the throat) to get a particularly soothing and calming drink before you sing.
Does banana improve the singing voice?
Although bananas are good for nerves, mood, and sustaining energy levels, they're not so kind on your vocals. Bananas can produce extra phlegm or mucus which sits on your vocal cords and leads to an unclear tone.
What do singers drink before performing?
The best drinks for your singing voice are water (especially room-temperature water, perhaps with a squeeze or two of lemon) and tea, but be careful about consuming too much caffeine, which can dehydrate you. You can find wonderful herbal teas designed for singers.
