Adventures in Singing : A Process for Exploring, Discovering, and Developing Vocal Potential

by Ware, Clifton

• ISBN13: 9780072855227
• ISBN10: 0072855223
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-25
• Publisher: MCG

Summary

This popular text combines a thorough introduction to the singing process with an anthology of 60 songs. While offering a clear introduction to the basic workings of the voice and methodical voice-building techniques, the text takes a holistic approach, reflecting the view that the study of singing helps students develop greater self-awareness of body and mind. Piano accompaniments of the songs included in the anthology are provided on the companion CD.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Preparing for the Journey	1	(4)
Four Questions for the Journey	1	(3)
Preparation Assessment Exercises	4	(1)
Getting Started	5	(10)
The Vocal Process: How the Voice Works	5	(1)
From Speech to Singing	6	(1)
Exercises for Exploring Speaking Range	7	(1)
Exercises for Improving Speech	7	(1)
Speech-to-Singing Exercises	8	(1)
Getting Started with Physical/Vocal Exercises	9	(1)
Exercises for Coordinating Breath, Phonation, and Resonation	10	(3)
Getting Started with Learning and Performing a Song	13	(1)
Visual Physical Assessment	14	(1)
Expanding the Mind	15	(10)
The Roots of Your Vocal Self-Image	15	(1)
Personal Vocal Perceptions	16	(1)
Opposites: Coping with Contradiction	17	(2)
Learning Modes	19	(1)
The Goal and the Journey as One	20	(1)
The Singer as Risk Taker	21	(1)
Voice/Movement Improvisation Exercises	22	(1)
Voice and Self-Assessment	23	(2)
Energizing the Body	25	(9)
The Vocal Athlete	25	(1)
Fitness and Exercise	25	(1)
Diet and Nutrition	26	(1)
Rest, Relaxation, and Recreation	26	(1)
Care of the Singer's Instrument: Voice and Hearing	27	(1)
Physical/Vocal Exercises	28	(3)
Efficient Body Alignment	31	(1)
Vocal Athlete Assessment	32	(2)
Developing Breath Management	34	(10)
The Role and Benefits of Breathing	34	(1)
The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System	34	(3)
Summary of Respiratory Action	37	(1)
Methods of Breathing	38	(1)
Breathing and Breath Management Exercises	39	(4)
Breath Management Assessment	43	(1)
Producing Tone	44	(9)
Characteristics of Vocal Tone Production	44	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Larynx	45	(2)
Three Types of Tone Production	47	(1)
Three Types of Vocal Onset	48	(1)
Three Types of Vocal Release	49	(1)
Characteristics of Efficient Vocal Tone	49	(1)
Exercises for Developing Efficient Phonation	49	(2)
Phonation Assessment	51	(2)
Connecting Voice Levels	53	(8)
Explanation and Description of Vocal Registers	53	(1)
Voice Register Theories	53	(2)
Auxiliary Registers	55	(1)
The Function of the Larynx in Registration	55	(1)
Negotiating Register Transitions	56	(2)
Exercises for Coordinating Vocal Registers	58	(2)
Vocal Registration Assessment	60	(1)
Optimizing Tone Quality	61	(9)
Acoustics---The Science of Sound	61	(1)
Properties and Characteristics of Sound	61	(2)
Vocal Resonators	63	(1)
Maximizing Vocal Resonance	64	(3)
Tone Placement and Focus	67	(2)
Resonance Assessment	69	(1)
Voicing Vowels and Consonants	70	(16)
Communicating through Language	70	(1)
Linguistic Terminology	70	(1)
Primary Singing Languages	71	(1)
Introduction to Vowels	72	(6)
Vowel Modification and Efficiency	78	(2)
Introduction to Consonants	80	(1)
Chart of Consonants	81	(1)
Sounding Consonants	82	(2)
Suggestions for Improving Diction	84	(1)
Diction Assessment	85	(1)
Integrating the Vocal Process	86	(8)
Elements of Dynamic Vocalism	86	(6)
Classification of the Singing Voice	92	(1)
Reconciliation of Opposites	93	(1)
Vocal Coordination Skills Assessment	93	(1)
Learning a Song	94	(8)
Basic Musicianship	94	(5)
Song Study and Preparation	99	(1)
Musicianship and Learning Assessment	100	(2)
Performing a Song	102	(198)
Style in Vocal Performance	102	(1)
Expressive Use of Body and Voice	102	(1)
Song Performance	103	(2)
Continuing Your Vocal Study	105	(1)
Performance Skills Assessment	106	(2)
SONG ANTHOLOGY
Background Information
General Information	108	(1)
Information about the Group Songs	109	(1)
Information about the Folk Songs and Spirituals	109	(3)
Information about the Art Songs and Arias	112	(8)
Information about the Novelty Songs	120	(1)
Information about the Musical Theater Songs	120	(3)
Foreign Language Song Texts: IPA and Literal Translations	123	(14)
Group Songs
Dona Nobis Pacem (Traditional)	137
Let Us Sing Together (Czech)	134
Make New Friends (American)	133	(2)
Music Alone Shall Live (German)	135
O How Lovely Is the Evening (Traditional)	133	(1)
Hail to Music (American/C. Ware)	134
Row, Row, Row Your Boat (Traditional)	133	(2)
Shalom, Chaverim! (Palestinian)	135	(1)
Vive L'Amour (French)	136	(1)
We Are Singing (American/C. Ware)	137	(4)
Folk Songs and Spirituals
All through the Night (Welsh) Medium Key-G	141
Amazing Grace (English/American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)	138	(5)
Balm in Gilead (African/American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)	143	(22)
Con que la lavare (Spanish) Medium Key-dm	165
Down in the Valley (American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)	145	(2)
Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes (Old English) Medium Key-D	147	(2)
Greensleeves (Old English) Medium Key-em	149	(2)
Long Time Ago (American) Low Key-F (or a cappella)	151	(2)
Nino precioso (Nicaraguan) Medium Key-dm	153	(2)
O Shenandoah (American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)	155	(13)
Over the Meadows (Czech) Medium Key-Ab	168
Simple Gifts (American Shaker) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)	157	(2)
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (African/American) Medium Key-fm (or a cappella)	159	(2)
The Happy Singer (American/B. & C. Ware) Medium Key-E	161	(2)
The Water Is Wide (English) Medium Key-G (or a cappella)	163	(79)
Art Songs and Arias
A Memory (R. Ganz) Medium/High Key-F	242
An die Musik (F. Schubert) Medium Key-C	220
Bist du bei mir (attr. to J. S. Bach) Medium Key-Bb	188	(70)
Caro mio ben Medium Key-C	258
Come Again, Sweet Love (J. Dowland) Medium Key-F	175	(63)
Dream Valley (R. Quilter) Medium Key-F; Low Key-D	238
Du bist wie eine Blume (R. Schumann) Medium Key-F	227
Flocks Are Sporting (H. Carey) Medium/High Key-F	201	(50)
Heavenly Grass (P. Bowles) Medium/High Key-em	251	(34)
I Attempt from Love's Sickness to Fly (H. Purcell) Medium/High Key-G	285
Ich liebe dich (L. van Beethoven) Medium Key-F	208
If Music Be the Food of Love (H. Purcell) Medium/High Key-em	179	(77)
Infant Joy (D. E. Thomas) Medium Key-G	256
It Was a Lover and His Lass (T. Morley) Medium Key-D	171	(83)
It's All I Bring Today (E. Bacon) Medium/High Key-Bb	254
Lascia ch'io pianga (G. F. Handel) Medium Key-D	191	(38)
Le Charme (E. Chausson) Medium Key-Eb	229
My Lovely Celia (G. Monro) Medium/High Key-F	203	(8)
Nel cor piu non mi sento (G. Paisiello) Medium/High Key-F	211
Non lo diro col labbro (G. F. Handel) Medium Key-F	195
Now Is the Month of Maying (T. Morley) Medium Key-F	173	(25)
Oh, Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me? (G. F. Handel) Medium Key-D	198	(7)
Preach Not Me Your Musty Rules (T. A. Arne) Medium/High Key-F	205	(8)
Ridente la calma (W. A. Mozart) High Key-Eb	213	(18)
Romance (C. Debussy) Medium Key-C	231
Seligkeit (F. Schubert) Medium/High Key-D; Medium/Low Key-Bb	223
Star vicino (attr. to S. Rosa) Medium Key-F	177	(59)
The Call (R. Vaughan Williams) Medium/High Key-Eb	236	(8)
The Daisies (S. Barber) Medium/High Key-F; Medium/Low Key-D	244	(4)
The Pasture (C. Naginski) Medium/High Key-F	248
Toglietemi la vita ancor (A. Scarlatti) Medium/High Key-am; Medium/Low Key-fm	181	(36)
Vaga luna (V. Bellini) Medium Key-Ab	217	(16)
Weep You No More, Sad Fountains (R. Quilter) Medium Key-dm	233	(28)
Novelty Songs (Sweet Love Suite)
Genteel Love	261	(2)
Solemn Love	263	(2)
Fickle Love	265	(2)
Wholesome Love	267	(10)
Musical Theater Songs
Almost Like Being in Love (Loewe/Lerner) Medium/High Key-Bb	277	(18)
Any Dream Will Do (Webber/Rice) Medium Key-Bb	295
On a Clear Day (Lane/Lerner) Medium Key-G	274
Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (Rodgers/Hammerstein) Medium Key-D	271	(28)
Put On a Happy Face (Strouse/Adams) Medium Key-Eb	299
`S Wonderful (G. Gershwin/I. Gershwin) Medium/High Key-Eb	281	(4)
Till There Was You (Willson) Medium Key-C	285
Tipsy Song (Offenbach) Medium Key-Eb	269	(24)
Try to Remember (Schmidt/Jones) Medium Key-G	293	(7)
Glossary	300	(5)
Bibliography	305	(4)
Index	309