Vocal fatigue

Vocal Straw Exercise (Article)
Dr. Titze demonstrates exercises that can be done using the straw. He does not give any explanation of the scientific underpinnings of the semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, and only provides a brief explanation for the purposes of the exercises. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Incredible Human Machine (3/9) (Article)
This 10-minute video was produced by National Geographic as part of their ‘Incredible Human Machine’ series. This video focuses on Steven Tyler (of the band Aerosmith), his vocal prowess, and resulting vocal bleed after overuse. The video includes endoscopy of Tyler’s vocal folds, as well as the surgery to treat his vocal bleed. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

An Essay on the Evidence Based of Vocal Hygeine (Article)
The study analyzes clinical and biomedical evidence for four aspects of vocal hygiene: the promotion of adequate hydration, the avoidance of caffeine intake, the avoidance of milk products, and advocacy of a warm-up before extended periods of voice use. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

The Economics of Voice Use: Spending Your Voice (Article)
Helpful axioms are provided that will help the singer budget voice use and save one from costly cancellations or just help preserve vocal health. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

A Singer's Guide to Vocal Care (Article)
The author used iterviews with MDs to provide solid information for singers regarding voice care. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Implications of the Women's Health Initiative for the Perimenopausal Singer (Article)
Insert abstract here (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Premenstrual Syndrome and its Effects on Laryngeal Functionality: An Approach for Singers and Pedagogues (Article)
An exploration of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Voice Syndrome (PMVS) that details the ways in which singers may be physically and emotionally affected. Based on a number of medical studies of the phenomenon, the author provides strategies for students and teachers to address this highly personal subject sensitively and effectively. [pp. 27-34] (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Consulting a Voice Doctor: When? (Article)
The article assists singing teachers and others in understanding when a laryngologist (voice specialist) should be consulted, and especially when one should be consulted urgently. (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

Dispelling Vocal Myths. Part 3: "Sing OVER Your Cold! (Article)
Continuing the series begun in 2010, Michael aims to clarify misconceptions about vocal production. In this installment Michael and Goding examine some myths and truths about vocal fold swelling, particularly as it pertains to upper respiratory infection (URI). For part one see 66, no. 5 (547-551); part two 67, no. 4 (417-421); part four 69, no. 2 (167-172). (posted 2:34 PM, August 27, 2014)

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