Singing for dummies / by Pamelia S. Phillips.
This practical guide gives singers step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips, hints, vocal exercises, and reminders. The updated CD features new tracks and musical exercises, as well as demonstrations of popular technique, scales and pitch drills, and practice songs.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780470640203
- ISBN: 0470640200
- Physical Description: xviii, 340 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm + 1 audio disc (71 min. : digital ; 4 3/4 in.).
- Edition: 2nd ed.
- Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley Publishing, ©2011.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Exploring singing basics. Preparing to sing ; Determining your voice type ; Aligning your body for great singing ; Breathing for singing ; Toning up the voice -- Improving your singing. Acquiring beautiful tone ; Exploring resonance ; Shaping your vowels for clarity ; Exercising consonants for articulation ; Crafting a practice routine -- Advanced techniques to improve your voice. Developing the parts of your singing voice ; Expanding your vocal flexibility and range ; It's a cinch : belting out your song ; Training for singing ; Finding the right voice teacher -- Preparing to perform. Selecting your music material ; Mastering a new song ; Acting the song ; Confronting your fear of performing ; Auditioning a song -- Part of ten. Ten performers with good technique ; Ten frequently asked questions about singing ; Ten tips for maintaining vocal health ; Ten tips for performing like a pro. |
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Subject: | Singing > Instruction and study. Singing > Methods > Self-instruction. Singing. Singing > Instruction and study. Gesangstechnik. Stimmbildung. Singing. |
Genre: | CD. Einführung. Programmed instructional materials. Methods (Music) > Self-instruction. Programmed instructional materials. |
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Author Notes
Singing for Dummies
Pamelia S. Phillips, DMA, is the Professional Program Director and Chair of Voice and Music at Collaborative Arts Project 21 (CAP21) in New York. A seasoned performer, her appearances range from contemporary American Opera premieres to guest performances with major symphonies. Pam has taught extensively at such institutions as Arizona State University and Wagner College. She holds degrees in music education and vocal performance.