Métodos de aquecimento e desaquecimento vocal em cantores: Uma revisão de escopo

Abstract

This literature review published scientific publications in the BVSALUD database, seeking to evaluate the main vocal warm-up and cool-down exercises for singers, describing their theoretical basis and the effectiveness of each one. Objective: To verify speech therapy practices regarding vocal warm-up and cool-down in singers. Methods: The studies were located and selected by means of a survey of texts published on the subject in the last 5 years. Original research articles published in Portuguese, Spanish and English were included. Results: The exercises verified positive changes were observed through acoustic questionnaires and auditory-perceptual measures. One of the studies performed used a thermoregulator on the nasopharyngeal wall to analyze the thermoregulation of the upper airways during warm-up, finding a specific increase in tissue temperature. Conclusion: The studies together highlight that efficient vocal warm-ups combine specific techniques with complementary methods, favoring vocal effectiveness, flexibility and prevention of vocal injuries and that speech therapy has a fundamental role in the preparation of professional singing voices.