The Performer's Voice Realizing Your Vocal Potential

by Dayme, Meribeth

• ISBN13: 9780393061369
• ISBN10: 0393061361
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-10-17
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Summary

Concise, Accurate, and Accessible, The Performer's Voice explains how the voice works and how to use it efficiently. Emphasizing the infinite potential of the human voice, this practical book enables vocal professionals to use their voices effectively to create dynamic performances.Written for people who use their voices every day?rom singers, actors, and teachers to trial lawyers, ministers, and radio announcers?he Performer's Voice brings together the basic anatomy, physiology, technique, and performance skills required for effective use of the voice. Simple exercises and observations, designed for busy people to do in a short time, provide practical application. Anatomically correct drawings support concise, direct explanations. Taking a balanced, commonsense approach, this book provides simple guidelines for using the voice healthily and imaginatively.For anyone who relies on the voice for a living, The Performer's Voice provides the essential tools for confident, imaginative, and compelling performances.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	ix
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xvi
Introduction: Discovering Your Voice	1	(10)
PART I MAKING SENSE OF VOCAL MECHANICS	11	(96)
1 The Logic and Wisdom of the Body	14	(10)
2 Physical Alignment and Balance	24	(9)
3 Breathing	33	(20)
4 Making Sound	53	(15)
5 The Structures of Resonance and Voice Quality	68	(16)
6 Articulation	84	(18)
Summary of Part I	102	(5)
PART D THE ART OF VOCAL EXPRESSION AND PRESENTATION	107	(44)
7 Vocal Color and Expression	111	(13)
8 The Art of Presentation	124	(24)
Summary of Part II	148	(3)
PART III THE ART OF PERFORMING	151	(60)
9 The Ingredients of Performance	154	(8)
10 Defining Presence	162	(13)
11 Preparation and Performance	175	(18)
12 Vocal Health	193	(16)
Summary of Part III	209	(2)
Epilogue: The Complete Performer	211	(2)
Appendix A: Summary of Anatomical Terminology	213	(4)
Appendix B: Working with Rhythm	217	(2)
Further Reading	219	(4)
Index	223