Lost some of my upper notes
Lost some of my upper notes
#0Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 6:21pmI just got over a case of laryngitis and I notice that I'm lost my upper-upper notes (A-C two octaves above middle C). I need that A back by September for an audition. Can anyone help me?
#2re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:38pmI often switched things around. I know a few people that this has happend to. MOST of those people have gottent their range back quickly with proper training. But there is a slight chance that you may now be an Alto. Has the tone of your voice changed any?
#3re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:46pmNope. The tone hasn't changed. Ugh, I need that note in 3 weeks! It's really screechy now, but there. I need it to not be screechy.
#4re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:49pmWork with you coach, chances are it will return. DO NOT RUSH IT. As young singers we can need to remeber this avoid damage. Work with you voice teacher.
#5re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:50pmUgh, I don't see her for another 3 weeks. Is there anything I can do by myself?
#8re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:55pm
"I NEED HELP"
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#9re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:55pm
This happened to me a couple years ago, with careful training I eventually got the notes back.
Just do some light vocalizations. Ahhs, oos, ohhs, laas. Just be careful! You have a wonderful voice i'd hate anything to happen to it.
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#10re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 8:59pmAw, thanks SarahBeth. I'll be careful. I hate laryngitis. I really hope I acn at least get that A back.
#11re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 10:42pmThe A is definitely screechy, but it's almost back. However, I won't really be able to practice too much for a week because I'm going away and I'll be staying in a hotel. Gah!
DramaDork925
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#12re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 11:22pmDid you check under the bed? I'm always finding notes there...
ThankstoPhantom
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/13/05
#13re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 11:29pm
Something similar happened to me last year (although I'm a male, so in no way am I gonna get your range).
I've been going back and forth for a couple of years now between tenor and baritone, I'm pretty much on the edge. I'm 16, and that show how as a young singer, our voices are very vunerable.
Back in September '05, after an entire summer of rigorous training, I became sick for three months with a head cold that sometimes became a chest cold. Lots of vocal rest was had on my part, but when I finally came out, a lot of what I'd worked on was gone. I worked with my teacher for months to get back everything (but we're still working on fixing my falsetto crossover).
From what you've wrritten, I assume that your situation is not as drastic. But in order for it not to be, I storngly encourage you to follow the above advise given to you by other members. Lightly vocalize, and if it doesn't work in time, don't push yourself at the audition.
#14re: Lost some of my upper notes
Posted: 8/16/06 at 11:43pm
Work up to these notes nice and lightly, but make sure you're supporting them with good breath...don't put any extra stress on your chords. Do a little vocalizing each day.
Also..how soon is "just got over" the laryngitis? Don't push it. Chances are you will get them back in time for the audition. If you are truly a soprano, I wouldn't worry too much.
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