Effect of Masks on Playing

[russiantuba]

When I have to wear a mask all day, I notice a lot of crud in my throat, and a gritty gargling sound, particularly in a certain range. Other people who aren’t musicians say they complain of a scratchy throat. I figure something small to someone else has a different effect on us.

I am keeping well hydrated, but is anyone else having this issue and if so, any solutions?

[matt g]

If you’re using a 100% cotton mask, it could be a tiny bit of lint accumulation from breathing and talking.

Personally, my lips are completely chapped and that’s been a pain.

[tubanews]

When I have to wear a mask all day, I notice a lot of crud in my throat, and a gritty gargling sound, particularly in a certain range. Other people who aren’t musicians say they complain of a scratchy throat. I figure something small to someone else has a different effect on us.

I am keeping well hydrated, but is anyone else having this issue and if so, any solutions?

I have had this issue as well, I get a sore throat from wearing a mask too much. Oh the IRONY.

[iiipopes]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=_Crqt5WHhf4

[BopEuph]

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB527XiHZVT/

[KorKoro]

Every time I try to play with a mask it sounds as though I have focal dystonia.

KorKoro

[The Big Ben]

When I have to wear a mask all day, I notice a lot of crud in my throat, and a gritty gargling sound, particularly in a certain range. Other people who aren’t musicians say they complain of a scratchy throat. I figure something small to someone else has a different effect on us.

I am keeping well hydrated, but is anyone else having this issue and if so, any solutions?

Give your throat a couple of toots of throat spray during the day. A weak OTC brand would be fine or talk to someone in your school's vocal department to see what they use.