Singing The First Art

by Marek, Dan H.

• ISBN13: 9780810857117
• ISBN10: 0810857111
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-12-28
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Summary

Singing: The First Art is a textbook on singing technique based on the Italian bel canto style, including descriptions of techniques for proper breathing, even tone production, and good pronunciation. Fully illustrated with photos and drawings, the book also includes vocal and breathing exercises and a history of singing.

Table of Contents

The historical background of the art of singing
The art of singing in the ancient world	p. 3
The age of Bel Canto	p. 9
The age of Grand Opera	p. 27
Wagner, Verdi, Virgins, and Verismo	p. 39
Modern times	p. 49
The age of the machine	p. 59
Vocal technique
Appoggio : the historical Bel Canto method of breathing	p. 67
The primary vibration	p. 85
The mechanical registers	p. 99
The acoustical registers	p. 107
Applications	p. 139
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