Tension and Psychological Adjustment Strategies in Vocal Performance

Meng Ding

doi:10.54097/6bcxff27

Authors

Meng Ding

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/6bcxff27

Keywords:

Vocal performance; Tension; Psychological debugging.

Abstract

Vocal performance is a highly artistic and technical form of performance, and performers often experience tension during the performance process, which affects the quality and effect of the performance. This paper analyzes the causes of tension in vocal performance from three levels: physiological, psychological and external environment, and discusses the effects of tension on vocal performance, including positive and negative effects. In order to alleviate tension and improve vocal performance, this paper proposes a series of psychological debugging strategies, such as cognitive restructuring, relaxation training, emotion regulation, concentration training and psychological suggestion.

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