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shoreman Regular Member
Joined: 04 Mar 2012 Posts: 51 Location: Southern New Jersey
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:11 am Post subject: dry mouth when performing |
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I drink water until it comes out my ears, but still have dry mouth when performing. |
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Andy Del Heavyweight Member
Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Posts: 2665 Location: sunny Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 11:25 am Post subject: |
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If you suffer from a dry mouth at any other time - GO SEE YOUR GP.
If it is only during playing in performances, then try a few of the tied and tested remedies:
Chew gum.
Take water with you onstage.
Pull your tongue back scraping it on your top front teeth.
If it’s related to performance anxiety, then address this.
And stop over drinking water, if you are, as this can get very nasty, very fast.
Cheers
Andy _________________ so many horns, so few good notes... |
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cheiden Heavyweight Member
Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Posts: 8914 Location: Orange County, CA
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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Back in high school I suffered crippling cotton-mouth, tunnel-vision too entirely due to anxiety. I never really looked for a solution, but while I'm still a nervous performer, age and experience have put it behind me.
My advice would be to find more opportunities to play publicly and hopefully get more comfortable doing it. _________________ "I'm an engineer, which means I think I know a whole bunch of stuff I really don't."
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zaferis Heavyweight Member
Joined: 03 Nov 2011 Posts: 2327 Location: Beavercreek, OH
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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I agree, first consult a Dr. rule out a medical condition / issue.
Then, I suggest something other than water on stage. Water rinses your mouth and can reduce the flow of blood / saliva.
I like lemon water, flavored water, tea.. light to clear fluids with a little bit of flavor - hydration and stimulates saliva.
I've know players to put some vaseline in their teeth or gums.
And I've been know to chew a small piece of gum that I tuck out of the way between my cheek and gums while playing.
THEN - work on the nerves. Prepare more, put yourself in pressure situations more (to learn how to cope).
Nerves are natural... it means you care and are invested... learn to use that energy in a positive manner.
In your practice and performance - focus, refocus, and refocus again on playing in time, playing music, and hearing yourself play before you actually play (every note, every phrase).. Give that part of the brain that gets in the way something else to do. _________________ Freelance Performer/Educator
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Bryant Jordan Veteran Member
Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 410 Location: Utah, USA
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Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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It's normal due to being nervous.
A couple things:
-Changing your mindset really has helped me.
-Betablockers might be something you'd want to try.
-It gets better with time.
Good luck! |
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