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Preface | |
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Preparing for the Journey | |
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Four Questions for the Journey | |
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Preparation Assessment | |
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Getting Started | |
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The Vocal Process: How the Voice Works | |
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From Speech to Singing | |
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Exercises for Exploring Speaking Range | |
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Exercises for Improving Speech | |
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From Speech to Singing Exercises | |
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Getting Started with Physical/Vocal Exercises | |
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Exercises for Coordinating Breath, Phonation, and Resonation | |
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Getting Started with Learning and Performing a Song | |
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Expanding the Mind | |
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The Roots of Your Vocal Self-Image | |
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Personal Vocal Perceptions | |
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Opposites: Coping with Contradiction | |
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Learning Modes | |
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Process (Means) versus Product (End) | |
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The Singer as Risk-Taker | |
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Voice/Movement Improvisation Exercises | |
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Voice and Self-Assessment | |
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Energizing the Body | |
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Fitness and Exercise | |
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Diet and Nutrition | |
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Rest, Relaxation, and Recreation | |
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Voice Care: Coping with Voice Disorder | |
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Hearing Disorders: Prevention and Cure | |
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Physical/Vocal Exercises | |
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Vocal Athlete Assessment | |
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Developing Breath Managment | |
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The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Mechanism | |
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Methods of Breathing | |
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Breathing and Breath Management Exercises | |
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Breath Management Assessment | |
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Initiating Tone | |
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Characteristics and Production of Vocal Tone | |
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Larynx | |
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Initiating Vocal Tone | |
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Releasing Vocal Tone | |
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Characteristics of Efficient Vocal Tone | |
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Exercises for Developing Efficient Phonation | |
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Phonation Assessment | |
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Connecting Voice Levels | |
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Voice Register Theories | |
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Auxiliary Registers | |
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The Function of the Larynx in Registration | |
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Negotiating Register Transitions | |
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Exercises for Coordinating Vocal Registers | |
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Vocal Registration Assessment | |
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Optimizing Tone Quality | |
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Acoustics--The Science of Sound | |
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Vocal Resonators | |
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Maximizing Vocal Resonance | |
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Tone Placement or Focus | |
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Resonance Assessment | |
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Voicing Vowels and Consonants | |
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Communicating through Language | |
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Linguistic Terms | |
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Introduction to Vowels | |
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Vowel Modification and the Minimal Vowel | |
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Vowels and Legato Singing | |
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Introduction to Consonants | |
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Chart of Consonants | |
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Voicing Consonants | |
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Suggestions for Improving Diction | |
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Diction Assessment | |
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Integrating the Vocal Process | |
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Elements of Dynamic Vocalism | |
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Classification of the Singing Voice | |
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Reconciliation of Opposites | |
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Vocal Coordination Skills Assessment | |
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Learning a Song | |
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Basic Musicianship | |
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Song Study and Preparation | |
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Musicianship and Learning Assessment | |
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Performing a Song | |
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Style in Vocal Performance | |
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Expressive Use of Body and Voice | |
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Song Performance | |
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Continuing Your Vocal Study | |
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Performance Skills Assessment | |
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Bibliography | |
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Glossary of Musical Terms | |
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Glossary of Vocal and Technical Terms | |
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Song Anthology | |
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General Information | |
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Information about the Group Songs | |
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Information about the Folk Songs and Hymns | |
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Information about the Art Songs and Arias | |
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Information about the Musical Theater Songs | |
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Foreign Language Song Texts: IPA and Translations | |