Basics Of Singing

by Schmidt, Jan; Counsell Schmidt, Heidi

• ISBN13: 9780495115311
• ISBN10: 0495115312
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-03
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

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 practicing, vocalizing, breathing, learning and dramatizing songs, maintaining your vocal health, and reading music. Part Two is an anthology of 52 songs, from folk songs, movies and musical theater, art songs and arias, songs of faith, duets, and rounds (for group performance). A companion 2-CD Set (ISBN 0495115320) includes all the melodies and accompaniments for the song anthology, plus pronunciation for foreign language songs.

Table of Contents

Song Anthology Contents	p. vii
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Technique	p. 1
Practicing	p. 2
Attention to Details	p. 3
Good Singing Posture	p. 3
Equipment for Practicing	p. 4
Concluding Comments	p. 5
Vocalizing	p. 6
The Larynx	p. 6
Vocalises	p. 8
Breathing	p. 12
The Physiology of Breathing	p. 12
Breathing While Singing	p. 14
Vocalises	p. 16
Learning a Song	p. 19
Transferring Technique to Songs	p. 19
Tools of Learning a Song	p. 20
Steps in Learning a Song	p. 20
Communicating a Song	p. 25
Sample Song-Learning Method	p. 26
Basic Principles of Vocal Technique	p. 28
Articulation	p. 28
Open Throat	p. 29
Elevated Upper Cheeks	p. 29
Inhalation, Attack, and Line	p. 29
Basics of Correct Articulation	p. 30
Acoustics	p. 31
Vocal Health	p. 35
Anti-Inflammatory Medications	p. 36
Cold Cures	p. 36
Gastroesophageal Medications	p. 37
Local Anesthetics	p. 38
Social Drugs	p. 38
Halitosis	p. 38
Other Medications and Toxins	p. 39
Surgery	p. 39
Exercise	p. 40
Theatrics	p. 41
Studying Other Disciplines	p. 41
Styles of Singing	p. 42
Classical Singing	p. 43
Popular Singing	p. 44
Theater Singing	p. 45
Concluding Comments	p. 46
Music Reading	p. 47
Song Anthology	p. 53
Background and Performance Notes	p. 54
Performance Notes	p. 54
Folk Songs	p. 54
Songs from Movies and Musical Theater	p. 60
Art Songs and Arias	p. 65
Songs of Faith	p. 69
Rounds	p. 72
Sample Vocal Exercises	p. 305
For Further Study	p. 309
Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols	p. 311
Glossary of Technical Terms	p. 313
Glossary of Song Styles	p. 317
International Phonetic Alphabet	p. 319
e-Sources	p. 321
Bibliography	p. 327
Index	p. 329
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