Basics of Singing

Name: Basics of Singing
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ISBN: 9780495115311

ISBN-10: 0495115312

ISBN-13: 9780495115311

Edition: 6th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Jan Schmidt, Heidi Counsell Schmidt

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This comprehensive introductory text has helped hundreds of thousands of new singers and experienced singers find their voice or sing even better. The text consists of two parts. Part One discusses principles of voice production, breathing, vocal health, music reading, learning a song, performance techniques, musicianship, and song interpretation. Part Two is a collection of 52 songs? movies and musical theater, folk, art songs, songs of faith, duets, and rounds (for group performance). A companion 2-CD Set includes all the melodies and accompaniments for the song anthology, plus pronunciation for foreign language songs.

Book details

List price: $199.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 5/3/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 9.00" wide x 10.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.2
Language: English



Song Anthology Contents


Preface


Acknowledgments



Technique



Practicing


Attention to Details


Good Singing Posture


Equipment for Practicing


Concluding Comments



Vocalizing


The Larynx


Vocalises



Breathing


The Physiology of Breathing


Breathing While Singing


Vocalises



Learning a Song


Transferring Technique to Songs


Tools of Learning a Song


Steps in Learning a Song


Communicating a Song


Sample Song-Learning Method



Basic Principles of Vocal Technique


Articulation


Open Throat


Elevated Upper Cheeks


Inhalation, Attack, and Line


Basics of Correct Articulation


Acoustics



Vocal Health


Anti-Inflammatory Medications


Cold Cures


Gastroesophageal Medications


Local Anesthetics


Social Drugs


Halitosis


Other Medications and Toxins


Surgery


Exercise



Theatrics


Studying Other Disciplines


Styles of Singing


Classical Singing


Popular Singing


Theater Singing


Concluding Comments



Music Reading



Song Anthology


Background and Performance Notes


Performance Notes


Folk Songs


Songs from Movies and Musical Theater


Art Songs and Arias


Songs of Faith


Rounds


Sample Vocal Exercises


For Further Study


Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols


Glossary of Technical Terms


Glossary of Song Styles


International Phonetic Alphabet


e-Sources


Bibliography


Index