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Sugarcoated

(8,136 posts) Mon Dec 11, 2023, 03:08 PM Dec 2023

Trying to get my singing voice back [View all]

I had a really awful cold about a month ago, lasted two weeks. Lots of coughing, violent coughing for a few days of it. I knew it would take some time to get back to where my voice was before (as it always does after a cold/laryngitis) but I'm still having issues. I can't "launch" into any belt, powerful delivery or quality head voice singing. My delivery is a bit choppy where it used to be pretty smooth. I know that has quite a bit to do with control but something seems different this time. Any singers here know what I'm talking about? I'm struggling to explain with my untrained "terminology". I googled but not finding an answer to my specific issues.

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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