Vocal Tips 歌唱提示

1. Never sing without first warming up. 唱歌前需要先开声。
Your vocal cords require the needed "warm up" before you perform. Undue strain on "cold" vocal cords can lead to permanent damage. A good rule to remember is "To be a perfect 10 - 10 be a perfect too". This means that starting slow and warming up, for at least 10 minutes before a performance, will not only stretch your vocal cords, but calm you down too (increased oxygen supply helps your body to relax).您的声带需要在演唱之前，进行“热声”运动。将压力直接施展到‘疆’声带将导致永久的损伤。要持守一个好的原则，就是“完美十分钟”；就是说，在演出之前，用十分钟热声。这样，不止能伸展您的声带，也能让您放轻松。

2. Sing like you speak. 歌唱要像讲话一样自然
Your vocal cords get used to a specific style and range of volume. Increasing the volume by straining or pushing your voice to react louder, only causes undo stress upon your vocal cords and could possibly make them weaker. Practice slowly to increase the volume of your voice by controlling the release of air from your diaphragm. Soon, you'll be bellowing like the best of them!您的声带有它特定的风格及音量。若硬是把声量拉扯，或使劲唱大声，将会施压力与您的声带，也许将导致它更加衰弱。声量需要让声音随着丹田的运气慢慢的释放出来。不久，您就会发现它的顺畅度。


3. Turn lemons into Lemon-Aid. 柠檬是良药
The acidic qualities of lemons will not only give you a purse to your pucker, but clean your throat of unwanted mucus residue. Yummy! Plus, think of the lemony-fresh breathe you'll have when singing close to your favorite harmony partner. Lemonade will not work here; just a fresh-cut wedge of lemon. A glass of water will assist in washing the tartness away.柠檬的酸性能放松声带并解除你喉咙里面的粘液残留。它的香味更能让你口气清新。柠檬水效果却无法达到此效果。因水会把柠檬的酸性减低。

4. Eating dairy or chocolate before you sing will diminish your range.牛奶，巧克力是唱歌的致命
Milk substances, dairy, chocolate and even sugar can produce a film that coats your throat and possibly your vocal cords. This film doesn't allow for the full range of movement and vibration of your vocal cords, plus, a feeling of needing to clear your throat may become more frequent. Therefore, when you have to eat something before you perform, grab something free of milk, cheese, or anything from the dairy family. Garlic wouldn't be good either!牛奶，乳酪，及巧克力或糖类将导致喉咙与声带阻塞。它们将形成薄膜包裹着声带，拦阻声带自然的操作与震动。加上，它们容易惹痰，使您时常需要清喉咙。因此，请选择比较清淡的食物进食。蒜也不是一个好的食品。