Especially, if the performance requires you to sing outside in cold weather. Enjoyment Tips Never sing when you're mad. People have this innate ability to tell when another person is angry, therefore, singing when you are upset will be readily apparent to the other group members and the audience. Plus, scientific evidence suggests that muscles constrict and facial features contract, thus, contributing to lack of mouth movement and tonal quality. So, if at all possible, try not to let the negative emotional feelings get the better of you on stage.
Every performer experiences anxiety at one time or another.
The problem arises, when the body's natural reaction to stress is to start quick, short intakes of breath. This, in turn, increases blood pressure and gives a person dry mouth. To combat this feeling, start by slowly taking a few very deep breaths. This will drop the body's natural fear factor and decrease blood pressure. After a few more slow deep breaths, the body's muscles will loosen from the increase in oxygen.