Singers.com: Geoffrey Forward and Elisabeth Howard: American Diction (01 Book)

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Geoffrey Forward and Elisabeth Howard: American Diction

Introduction to Diction
Exercises for the Articulators
Speech Sounds
Vowels
Tongue Vowels
Lip Vowels
Other Vowels
Diphthongs
Consonants
Fricative Consonants
Plosive Consonants
Affricative Consonants
Glide Consonants
Semi-Vowel Consonants
Nasal Consonants
Pronunciation
Pop Pronunciation
Inflections and Intonations
Expressive Singing

Geoffrey G. Forward, acting coach and leading expert in American diction, clearly illustrates for the singer how to gain control by eliminating vocal tension and poor diction and replacing it with clear pronunciation. Put the finishing touches on your singing not only with the excellent diction you will gain by using this text, but also through the concepts of phrasing, identifying key words and singing with emotion, which are brought to life in this book. Learn how to pronounce all vowels, dipthongs and constanants clearly and how to link sounds together to form easily understood words and phrases.This 270-page book is an essential addition to the library of every singer, voice teacher and vocal coach.

6036 01 Book $29.95   272 Pages | Softcover | 8 x 11 | Diction for Singers

Singers.com: Geoffrey Forward: Power Speech (00 2 CDs)

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Geoffrey Forward: Power Speech

Relaxation
Breathing
Support
Focusing the Vocal Cords
Resonance
Vocal Colors
Pitch / Resonance / Flexability
Projection
Natural Speaking Range
Articulation / Diction
Emphasis
Inflections / Intonations
Phrasing

Research has proven that the sound of your voice affects your listeners up to three times as much as what you say! Whether you're a corporate executive, lawyer, salesperson, actor or politician, your voice is your key to greater impact and influence on your listeners! In this brilliant presentation, Hollywood vocal coaches Geoffrey G. Forward and Elisabeth Howard show you how to put charisma and charm in your voice, sound more confident, trustworthy and knowledgeable, increase the strength of your voice, and speak for hours without losing your voice! This eight week program for developing the full potential of your voice includes more than 150 exercises for relaxation, breathing, resonance, articulation, intonation, inflection, effective phrasing, and more!

6614 00 2 CDs $24.95