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Thread #127096   Message #2831500
Posted By: Alice
06-Feb-10 - 01:28 PM
Thread Name: What vocal exercises before singing?
Subject: RE: What vocal exercises before singing?
An article about how whispering strains vocal folds (and links to other things that stress the voice).

Vocal Health: The Dangers of Whispering For Your Voice

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"...whispering can be even more of a strain on the vocal folds than speaking. She also suggested that there is a misconception that it is OK to whisper while on vocal rest."

The comments below the article are worth reading, too.