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Does Parkinson’s Affect Your Voice, Particularly Singing Voice?

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Rio, WI
January 16, 2024
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Yes, Parkinson's disease can affect your voice, including your singing voice. People with Parkinson's may experience voice problems such as a soft, breathy, and strained voice that gets thinner as the day goes on. This can make communication difficult and laborious. Practicing vocal exercises, music therapy, and even Show Full Answer

Yes, Parkinson's disease can affect your voice, including your singing voice. People with Parkinson's may experience voice problems such as a soft, breathy, and strained voice that gets thinner as the day goes on. This can make communication difficult and laborious. Practicing vocal exercises, music therapy, and even singing karaoke can help keep the muscles involved in speech and singing active. Additionally, the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) is a form of intensive speech therapy that can help increase speech volume and improve facial movements.

July 14, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I am in the process of assessment, but this is something I have noticed. I can't sing anymore like I used to. Some days my voice has a tremor, but I am struggling to stay in key! I am definitely also more breathier, and cannot exert my voice as much as before.

January 16, 2024

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