SINTOMAS VOCAIS EM CANTORES DE IGREJAS – REVISÃO NARRATIVA

Abstract

Introduction: Singing is a skill that can be improved through the practice of vocal adaptations, considering organic, technical, and psychological aspects. For this, it is essential that the singer has good control of vocal techniques. This knowledge enables the singer to use their voice to perform the adaptations required by each musical genre. Among the various singing styles, classical and popular music stand out. Objective: To conduct a literature review on vocal symptoms in church singers.Method: Narrative literature review (NLR). The databases searched were the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), CAPES, and Google Scholar.Inclusion criteria: Original articles presenting results of empirical research, published in Portuguese, with the full text available. Exclusion criteria: Review articles, editorials, letters to the editor, conference abstracts, theses, dissertations, and other types of publications not considered scientific articles. Results: Among the studies that used the Vocal Symptom Scale, the highest scores were found in the physical subscale, which includes issues related to throat clearing habits, sensation of mucus, pain, and throat inflammation. Conclusion: The analysis of the studies revealed that amateur singers face vocal problems that affect their health and performance. Common symptoms include hoarseness, vocal fatigue, and dry throat, resulting from inadequate voice use and lack of warm-up. Physical health is the most affected, with reports of pain and inflammation. Less experienced singers report more complaints, especially women and altos. The religious context intensifies singing, worsening symptoms.