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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2005-12-24 04:04
Sometimes at random, when I go to practice, i get a very dry, scratchy throat that doesn't allow me to play more that about 5 measures at a time before coughing. I searched the archives, and it seems all other throat problems are after playin for extended periods, but mine is right when I start. Drinking and gargling water does not help. Any help is appreciated, thanks.
Steve
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Author: Ralph G
Date: 2005-12-26 02:55
Have you checked with a doctor? Could be any number of things, but to my in-no-way-medically-trained sensibilities, that sounds odd enough to consult with a doc.
Before a rehearsal or a gig, I'll usually pop in a good CD in the car and sing like crazy on the drive over. That helps me warm up the pipe and keep 'er good and moist. Heavy, involved (but pleasant) conversation before playing is a good substitute.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-12-26 14:20
This is a fix that all teachers will cringe over: Get a piece of Trident (or other sugarless gum) and keep it in you cheek or somewhere in your mouth where it doesn't interfere with your playing. I have a problem with dry mouth from medication I take for a chronic stomach condition, and I've used this fix for about 10 years now. Never use gum with sugar in it because it'll get sticky and the goo will run into your instrument.
There are also gels that you can get from your dentist or pharmacist that you can put in your mouth to help produce moisture. You might ask about that.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-12-28 04:05
Silly, but is your mouthpiece really clean? You could possibly be dealing with an allergy if it isn't, or if there is mold, mildew in your Clarinet.
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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2005-12-28 19:56
David,
Yes my mouthpiece is clean. I clean it regularly with the doc's mpc cleaner. I also swab even when i only play for 5 min, so i don't think it's that.
Steve
"If a pretty poster and a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job. The kind robots will be doing soon."
"If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly."
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2005-12-28 20:03
Is this a year-round phenomenon or only during winter?
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Ben
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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2005-12-28 23:27
It's sporadic. It just happens every now and then with no apparent pattern.
Steve
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"If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly."
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Author: Tyler
Date: 2005-12-29 01:30
I know you said drinking and gargling water doesn't help. It may not help right then and there as you prepare to practice, but maybe staying more hydrated overall will help...? If you're in the USA, the cold winter air doesn't help, either, I know.
FWIW
-Tyler
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