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๐Ÿƒ Vocal Health & Protection

Singing is a "sport". Just as you warm up before a run and stretch afterwards, your voice deserves care before and after singing.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Before Practice: Warm Up

Click the ๐Ÿƒ Warm-Up / Cool Down button on the left side of the toolbar, and SonaLab will guide you through a warm-up routine.

Analogy

๐Ÿƒ Like warming up before exercise. You wouldn't open with an all-out sprint โ€” your voice shouldn't open with top notes either. Wake the folds gently with soft exercises first.

Recommended warm-up sequence:

  1. Lip trills (brrr) โ€” relax the lips and face
  2. Humming (mm~) โ€” gently wake up the vocal folds
  3. Slides (low to high and back) โ€” stretch the folds
  4. Simple scales โ€” ease into full voice

โ„๏ธ After Practice: Cool Down

When you're done, run a cool-down routine to help the folds recover.

  1. Gentle humming โ€” let the folds "cool down" slowly
  2. Sigh-like phonation (hah~) โ€” release throat tension
  3. Sip warm water โ€” keep the folds hydrated
  4. Rest quietly for 10-15 minutes โ€” let the folds fully recover

๐Ÿšฆ SonaLab's Safety Signals

๐ŸŸข Green lightAll good โ€” keep practicing
๐ŸŸก Yellow lightTake breaks, slow the pace
๐Ÿ”ด Red lightStop practicing โ€” your voice needs rest

Warning

SonaLab is a companion tool and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have persistent throat pain or hoarseness for over two weeks, please see a doctor.

SonaLab Getting Started Guide ยท Based on the SonaLab Vocal Analysis Method

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