The singing book

by Dayme, Meribeth Bunch

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Title Statements

Full title :The singing book / Meribeth Bunch, Cynthia Vaughn.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2004.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):W.W. Norton
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2004.

The Physical Object

Description:xi, 339 pages : : illustrations ; : 28 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0393979946, 9780393979947
oclc:ocm55792543
LC Classification:MT820.B86

Part I: The first steps to singing easily: Healthy singing -- Preparing to sing -- Selecting music to sing -- Learning music efficiently -- Practice habits -- Performing.

Part II: Improvisations and songs. Improvisation -- Patriotic songs, unison songs, and rounds -- Folk songs, spirituals, and hymns -- Theater, film, and television songs -- Popular and jazz standards -- Art songs and arias.

Part III: How the voice works. Muscles and physical alignment -- Breathing -- Making sound -- Voice quality and resonance -- Articulation and expression -- Maintaining a healthy voice.

Appendices. A: Worksheet for preparing the text of your song -- B: Introduction to IPA: pronunciation of vowels and consonants -- C: Additional vocal exercises -- D: Making sense of a music manuscript -- Classification of songs.