After having a cold about 2 weeks ago, I am still having lingering problems with my sinuses. This is a recurring problem for me and one that always complicates my ability to prepare for performances. So I finally invested in a Neti Pot yesterday. For anyone who doesn't know what that is, see here. I have been hearing good things about it from other performers for a couple of years now, but last week my chiropractor emphatically suggested I get one. I have used it a few times now. It's comfortable to use, but I can't say that my sinuses have completely cleared up yet.
Regardless, my range is now back completely so I will have no trouble singing for the myriad of performances I have in the next two weeks. In fact, I sometimes find that it is easier to sing with sinus problems because you can feel so much more when the sound is resonating in the right place. So I just aim for the sound to resonate where it hurts, and hitting those high notes are no longer a struggle. :)
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