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The reason why we may experience throat tightness is because our voice originates from our vocal cords, which are situated in our larynx or voice box in our throat. When we sing, we subconsciously feel that we need to control our voice with muscles that we can consciously control.
- How do you get rid of tension in your throat when singing?
- Why does my throat tense up when I sing?
- How can I sing without throat tension?
How do you get rid of tension in your throat when singing?
Try the following suggestions to drop your larynx and leave it there while you make sound:
- Drop and breathe. When you feel the dropping sensation of the larynx, just breathe in and out (inhale and exhale) and leave the larynx in the low position. ...
- Drop and make sound. ...
- Drop and slide around on pitch. ...
- Drop and sing.
Why does my throat tense up when I sing?
When you sing, you may subconsciously feel that you need to control your voice with the muscles that you can consciously control. So you activate your throat muscles and this creates strain in your throat as you try to control the notes you sing.
How can I sing without throat tension?
You should never sing from your throat—the power behind your voice is your breath, and your breath should be supported by your diaphragm. Sing from your core, allow your vocal cords to relax, and let your voice resonate in your chest, pharynx and face. Don't worry if this doesn't immediately make sense to you.
