BUBBLE GUM...a good vocal coach!
TAKE NOTE!
Chewing gum in an official setting is absolutely discautious and classless!
But chewing in a private setting, during sporting activities or any activity that leads to mental or physical exhaustion is just OK because it serves as a stimulant.
I personally recommend chewing gum because...
THE GOOD PART
1) It involves jaw movement and eventual flexibility of both the inner and outer mouth space region.
2) The tongue (a very trick organ) is made to work out in a very friendly mode as you roll the gum in your mouth. Once your tongue is flexible, the production of words will be an easy task.
3) The soft palate feels the stretch and contract motion as you chew... training it to work in synergy with the tongue. This will aid in tone/ pitch production.
4) Your throat will be well lubricated due to the release of moisture(saliva) into the mouth (then you get to swallow) caused by the sugar in the gum.
5) Sometimes it just makes you look cool😎!
THE BAD PART
1) Too much chewing can cause jaw and throat exhaustion
2) Many times while chewing gum ,some have bitten their tongue or fall into a condition called ... tongue hyper activity.
3) While chewing ,the intake if breath through the lips can cause your lips to dry up.
4) The sugar content can produce too much saliva! This could make you fall into frequent swallowing while singing.
5) It makes you look like a 🐐 if you do it carelessly.
My take? Chew just a little before (an hour) before performance, so that all excesses will be curbed before time.
Chewing gum in an official setting is absolutely discautious and classless!
But chewing in a private setting, during sporting activities or any activity that leads to mental or physical exhaustion is just OK because it serves as a stimulant.
I personally recommend chewing gum because...
THE GOOD PART
1) It involves jaw movement and eventual flexibility of both the inner and outer mouth space region.
2) The tongue (a very trick organ) is made to work out in a very friendly mode as you roll the gum in your mouth. Once your tongue is flexible, the production of words will be an easy task.
3) The soft palate feels the stretch and contract motion as you chew... training it to work in synergy with the tongue. This will aid in tone/ pitch production.
4) Your throat will be well lubricated due to the release of moisture(saliva) into the mouth (then you get to swallow) caused by the sugar in the gum.
5) Sometimes it just makes you look cool😎!
THE BAD PART
1) Too much chewing can cause jaw and throat exhaustion
2) Many times while chewing gum ,some have bitten their tongue or fall into a condition called ... tongue hyper activity.
3) While chewing ,the intake if breath through the lips can cause your lips to dry up.
4) The sugar content can produce too much saliva! This could make you fall into frequent swallowing while singing.
5) It makes you look like a 🐐 if you do it carelessly.
My take? Chew just a little before (an hour) before performance, so that all excesses will be curbed before time.
Is chewing gum adviceable during rehearsal
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DeleteIt is very advisible if you do not make a nuisance of it. It is just to keep the jaw moving and unlocked. You can chew and pause for the sake of decency but really, it's an informal affair so yes, chewing gum is ok for rehearsal with permission.
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