Basics of Singing

Name: Basics of Singing
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ISBN: 9780534252373

ISBN-10: 0534252370

ISBN-13: 9780534252373

Edition: 5th 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Jan Schmidt

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Suitable for all voices, this comprehensive introductory text uses a variety of pedagogical approaches to introduce students to the art and pleasure of singing. The text is flexibly organized, presenting the basic principles of voice production, musicianship, song interpretation, and vocal health in a format that can be adjusted to meet the needs of the classroom and the individual. The text consists of two parts. Part One discusses such topics as breathing, basic vocal health, learning to read music, how to learn a song, and performance techniques. Part Two is an anthology of 50 songs - folk, musical theater, art songs, and rounds (for group performance). A companion 2-CD Set includes all…

Book details

List price: $150.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 12/2/2002
Binding: Comb Bound
Pages: 352
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.738
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