I welcome any input from other health pros as well as musicians for this thread. I believe it is the goal of every Hokie attending the game tomorrow to make Lane North the most loudest and deafening send off for Beamer that can be devised. After reading comments at the conclusion of many games I find a very common theme: I shouted until my voice went hoarse or some variation of that. While that is certainly admirable (and I have done my share), I believe in order to maximize and build upon sustainable loudness there are certain things we can do to aid our vocal chords to send off Beamer:
-Don't or try not to eat dairy products before the game.
-Sing in the shower (if you plan on taking one before the game) but don't strain. The moisture is good for the vocal chords.
-Always keep the voice moisturized by keeping yourself hydrated.
-Before and during (if possible) the game, drink some tea or warm water with a spoonful of honey (this actually works).
-Rest your vocal chords tonight, tomorrow pregame and halftime. Rest allows them to heal and repair and readies them for the 2nd half.
-When shouting, don't start at infinity fortissimo, start at mezzo forte or just forte, then use the air to push to infinity fortissimo so as not to strain vocal chords.
-This last one may be controversial but before each glorious Hokie yell, relax as you inhale as much oxygen, fill up all the way down to the gut (abdomen), then use your abdomen to push the air and project the scream over the heads of the people in front of you, aiming directly at the field (or the Wahoo sideline to disrupt communications if you're near).
-Above all, try to relax the throat while executing this.
I sing and I played trumpet. Like I said I welcome any input from health pros and musicians on here. Here is an article about straining your voice at a football game: http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2012/09/screaming_at_the_ga....
I know all of Hokiedom will brang tha noize and energy. I just hope the entire team and coaching staff will match it. If that happens, I believe there's NOTHING this team won't be able to accomplish tomorrow. Rest up. LET'S DO IT!
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