Singing and Tinnitus

[LadyDi]

Just curious: Does anyone here sing in a group, either as an amateur or professional? And if so, how does affect your T?

I sing (for fun) in a small ensemble as well as with a large community choral group. I had my first rehearsal with the large group last night, after our summer recess, and my ears were buzzing loudly when we were done. The noise fortunately diminished in a few hours but am wondering what to expect. Already have invested in some custom-made musicians ear plugs (as much for noisy restaurants as music) and am hoping that will do the trick.

 

[James White]

if your ears are buzzing, then protect them. Usually custom made earplugs for singers are only 9db protection because above you can hear yourself too much, it resonates in the head

 

[LadyDi]

Thanks, James. So what level of db protection is needed?
I think the ones I got have two filters, with two different db levels.

 

[Welsh_Mitch]

Thanks, James. So what level of db protection is needed?
I think the ones I got have two filters, with two different db levels.

Hi LadyDi,

Did you figure out which types of plugs to use after? I have 30dB of protection but I find that it aggrivates my T when singing

 

[Laura59]

I developed tinnitus in June - no apparent trigger but I've always had a bit of a problem with vibrational noises - such as heating system, fridge noise etc and any sort of rumbling noises. I've recently re-joined a choir and have been horrified that the singing seems to have triggered a nasty spike. My T sounds like a plane droning overhead and is very hard to mask it or distract from it because it feels almost physical. Has anyone else had a similar problem? Think I may have posted this in the wrong place - new to forum

 

[HeavyMantra]

Singing with in-ear plugs is what did me in, not the same as earplugs obviously but beware of the occlusion effect