Question:
I have just started singing lessons but when I sing (it’s quite a fast song) I have to swallow midway through a note not because I am breathing but because I have saliva in my mouth. I get lots of it and I would like to know how to get rid of it while I am singing.
Answer:
You could go to your dentist or doctor to make sure you don’t have a health problem with your saliva ducts. However, since excess saliva can be a result of anxiety it is also possible that this will be less of an issue as you become more relaxed with your singing. Avoid drinking beverages that stimulate saliva and breathe through your mouth rather than your nose. You can also try gargling with a very lightly salted warm water.