Effectiveness of Vocal Exercises in Singers: A Scoping Review.

IF 2.4 4区医学 Q1 AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Journal of Voice Pub Date : 2025-10-06 DOI:10.1016/j.jvoice.2025.09.029

Cristóbal Riquelme-Muñoz, Antonia Labarca-Farías, Constanza Contreras-Arancibia, Sergio V Flores

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Abstract

Introduction: This scoping review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of vocal exercises-especially semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTE), vocal function exercises (VFE), and structured warm-ups-on acoustic, perceptual, and physiological outcomes in trained singers.

Methods: We followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and conducted a comprehensive search in Scopus, WOS, and PubMed for studies published in the last 10 years. Inclusion criteria were quantitative outcomes, formal vocal training, and use of SOVTE, VFE, or structured warm-ups. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full texts. Twenty studies were included. Data were synthesized thematically across four dimensions: acoustic/aerodynamic effects, perceptual/physiological benefits, training protocol effectiveness, and application in singing contexts.

Results: The most consistent benefits included improvements in jitter, shimmer, vocal resonance, vocal comfort, phonation time, and flexibility. Structured protocols demonstrated adaptability across singing styles.

Conclusion: Evidence-based vocal exercises enhance vocal health and performance in trained singers. Standardized methodologies and broader sampling are needed to strengthen future research. No protocol registration was conducted.

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引言：本综述旨在评估声乐练习的有效性，特别是半闭塞声道练习（SOVTE），声乐功能练习（VFE）和结构化热身，对训练歌手的声学，感知和生理结果。方法：我们遵循系统评价和荟萃分析指南的首选报告项目，并在Scopus、WOS和PubMed中对过去10年发表的研究进行了全面检索。纳入标准是定量结果、正式的声乐训练、使用SOVTE、VFE或有组织的热身。两位审稿人独立筛选标题、摘要和全文。纳入了20项研究。数据在四个维度上进行了综合：声学/空气动力学效应、感知/生理效益、训练方案有效性以及在歌唱环境中的应用。结果：最一致的好处包括在抖动、闪光、声音共振、声音舒适、发声时间和灵活性方面的改善。结构化协议证明了不同演唱风格的适应性。结论：循证声乐训练可提高歌唱者的声乐健康水平和表现。需要标准化的方法和更广泛的抽样来加强未来的研究。未进行协议注册。

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Journal of Voice 医学-耳鼻喉科学

CiteScore

4.00

自引率

13.60%

发文量

395

审稿时长

59 days

期刊介绍： The Journal of Voice is widely regarded as the world''s premiere journal for voice medicine and research. This peer-reviewed publication is listed in Index Medicus and is indexed by the Institute for Scientific Information. The journal contains articles written by experts throughout the world on all topics in voice sciences, voice medicine and surgery, and speech-language pathologists'' management of voice-related problems. The journal includes clinical articles, clinical research, and laboratory research. Members of the Foundation receive the journal as a benefit of membership.