Vocal Basics for the Beginning Singer

Shalee & David Schmidt : Gotta Sing Voice Lessons

Review: Gotta Sing is the most comprehensive vocal training series available. The techniques and training in this series will take you from beginning techniques and skills to advanced professional exercises and capabilities. Whether you are just beginning or are already an experienced vocalist, you will enjoy learning from our professional training while improving your singing voice. DVD 1 will teach you the basics of singing. You will learn to stand like a singer, how to use your breathing in the most efficient way, how to sing on pitch and the basics of vowel formation. Lessons include: Singer Alignment, Breath Management, Matching Pitch, and Vocal Tract Tuning. DVD 2 takes you to the next level of your vocal development. You will learn to get through the 'break' in your voice, sing longer phrases and how to articulate words for clarity. Lessons include: Onset and Release, Articulation, Legato, Passaggio and Vocal Registers. DVD 3 teaches advanced skills of singing to be learned after you have mastered DVD 1 and DVD 2. You will learn how to develop your vibrato, sing in different dynamic levels and to move quickly from note to note. The series ends with tips on performance routines and how to overcome stage fright. Lessons include: Vibrato, Messa di Voce, Coloratura, Stage Fright and Performance.

Songlist: Singers Alignment, Breath Management, Matching Pitch, Vocal Tract Tuning, Onset and Release, Articulation, legato, Passaggio and Vocal Registers, Vibrato, Messa di Voce, Coloratura, Stage Fright and Performance

Pam Wedgwood and Heidi Pegler : It's Never Too Late to Sing

Review: Have you always wanted to be able to sing? Then this book is for you -- because it's never too late! It's Never Too Late To Sing is an all-in-one tutor book that covers approximately two years of singing lessons, and includes essential music theory and technical skills for beginners. The learning process is broken down into bite-sized, manageable chunks with two CDs containing a wealth of music from classical and folk to pop and jazz to sing along to. Packed with information, teaching advice and top tips from the experts, this beginner singer's method is perfect for those keen to begin singing, but not sure where to start!

Songlist: Reading Music, Posture and Alignment, Warming Up, Relaxing the Jaw, Dipthongs and Triphthongs, Singing Consonants, Major and Minor, Singing with an Open Throat, Practicing the Songs, Expression and Interpretation, Sound Quality, Singing High Notes, Longer Phrases, Vocal Agility, Vocal Health

Elaine Schmidt : All About Singing

Review: Have you struggled through tedious lessons and boring instruction books in your desire to learn to sing? If you wish there were a fun and engaging way to motivate you in your singing quest, then this is it - All About Singing is for you! Whether it's learning to read music, preparing an audition, singing in a choir, or all of the above, this guide will help you to finally start singing your favorite songs in many different styles. Plus you'll learn interesting tidbits on vocal health, working with a microphone, conquering stage fright, and other fun stuff about singing. This fun-filled, easy-to-use guide includes: an introduction to how the voice works; basic music-reading instruction; background on various styles of music, including many favorite songs; performance tips & tricks; famous singers & suggested listening; and more! Includes many songs to help you practice and learn.

Songlist: Finding Your Voice, Voice Types, Discovering Your Vocal Range, The Vocal Chords, The Break, Breathing and Posture, Daily Breathing Exercises, Daily Warm-Ups and Practices, It's All About Style, Working on Your Songs, Slow Down!, Hands and Eyes, Shaping a Phrase, Making Music Your Own, Diction, Vowels, Be Flexible, Vocal Health, Working with a Microphone, Conquering Stage Fright, Reading Music - The Basics, Keys, Scales and Forms

Teri Danz : Vocal Essentials for the Pop Singer

Review: What seems like natural talent in a great singer is in reality a mixture of skill, training, and experience. This book is a complete guide to helping aspiring artists develop and manage their voice, learn solid techniques for successful pop singing, and improve their stage presence. It also provides an overview of music theory and reading, and indispensable tips for forging a singing career. Topics covered include: posture and breathing; vocal resonance and projection; vocal health and maintenance; various singing and musical styles; ear training; performing live and in the studio; working with microphones; and so much more! The accompanying CD includes a terrific set of warm-up exercises for daily use, as well as vocal and musical examples of each of the concepts presented.

Songlist: Posture and Breathing, Vocal Resonance and Projection, Vocal Health and Maintenance, Music Theory Basics, Ear Training, Performing, Working With Microphones

Review: The Absolute Beginners approach is designed to make learning to sing easier than ever before! Suitable for both male and female beginners, this step-by-step guide takes you through the basics, from how to stand and breathe correctly, to singing your first song. Includes a picture guide to learning the art of singing. Begins with diagrams of the head and chest, and explanations of different 'resonators' and 'articulators' that create speech and singing, followed by posture, breathing and relaxation exercises. Next comes vocal exercises - demonstrated for female and male singers on the first CD, followed by a backing tracks. Includes ten songs which are presented on the second audio CD in performance and accompaniment versions. Also includes a section on vocal troubleshooting and a pull-out chart detailing a five-week plan of vocal exercises.

Songlist: The Parts of your Instrument, Your First Vocal Exercises, Warm-up Exercises, Agility Exercises, Resonance Exercises, Vocal Troubleshooting

Review: As seen on MTV's Making the Band, Doc Holliday has trained many of today's stars including Britney Spears, Tyrese, Earth, Wind, and Fire, O-Town, Brandy, Tyrese, George Clinton, Backstreet Boys, TLC, En Vogue and others. In this first lesson, Doc shows you how to perform a vocal analysis, basics of breathing, articulation and pronunciation, as well as simple exercises to improve these skills. This DVD is bound to help improve voices of all ages. In addition, you will also get a first-hand look into the exciting world of music with tips for success from well-known artists and insights into becoming a professional vocalist.

Songlist: Vocal Analysis, Reactionary Hearing, Finding Your Range, Breathing, Vocal Training, Articulation & Pronunciation, Ear Training, Breathing Techniques, Vocal Tips, Drinking Water, Journaling, Cardiovascular, Testimonials

Review: Get set for an exciting one hour program from the authors of the Vocal Power Method including respected Los Angles vocal coach Howard Austin. The authors have designed a practical and creative approach to vocal technique applied to all styles. Sing - along with step-by-step demonstrations and over 100 on-screen song phrases. Learn Breathing and Support, Vibrato and its applications, Power and Projection, Head Voice (Falsetto), Chest Voice, Smoothing out the 'break' between the registers and more...

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Review: Aspiring singers take note, this program from music instruction guru Mike Campbell lays down all the basics to get the most out of your vocal cords. Mr. Campbell's video is suitable for anyone, from beginners to experienced singers looking for the foundations for proper technique. Mr. Campbell provides vowel exercises, teaches correct breathing and mouth position, and advises how to find your own vocal range in this half-hour lesson, laying the groundwork for a successful foray into the daunting world of professional singing.

Songlist: Correct Breathing and Mouth Position, Vowel Exercises: The Key to Developing Vocal Control, How To Find Your Vocal Range, How To Use Your Technique in Different Styles, Exercises for Extending Your Vocal Range, "Chest Voice" and "Head Voice", Ways To Interpret a Melody and Make the Lyrics Come Alive, Vocal Maintainance: Taking Care of Your Voice

Review: No matter what style you sing - Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, Country, Gospel, Jazz or Opera - the Ultimate Voice Coach is right for you. Some of the world's most famous singers have benefited from these very same lessons. Now it's your turn! If you have the desire and determination to develop a voice with more power, control and style, the Ultimate Voice Coach is your answer. Follow the easy step-by-step directions and you will be on the path to achieving the voice you've always dreamed of. Learn to sing in tune with amazing power and range, develop a singing voice and have fun practicing karaoke songs (included), master professional singing techniques, customized training - beginner/intermediate/advanced and age-appropriate options. The Ultimate Voice Coach contains a DVD with over 3 hours of professional voice lessons with Gary Catona & Ron Anderson. One CD with over 1 hour of practice lessons, one CD+G: with 5 karaoke songs for CD, DVD or Karaoke machine: and an illustrated, in-depth manual containing important vocal fundamentals.

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Review: Do you think you can't sing? Are you inhibited about singing in front of others? Then this is the DVD for you! Even if you think you have 'tin ear,' you can train your voice to sing on pitch. Penny Nichols has a deep commitment to music and has devoted her life to encouraging people of all ages to sing. The ability to sing on pitch is one that Penny knows all people can develop, given care, understanding and the right tools. This one-hour DVD is an encouraging and enjoyable lesson that will turn 'listeners' into singers. Penny will help break down your inhibitions, teach you about pitch perception and basic music theory, and get you started making wonderful vocal music.

Songlist: Visualizing Sound, Siren Exercises, Matching Tones, Interval of a Second, Relaxation Exercises, Adrenaline Trigger Exercise, Learn To Emote, Musical pitch, Study Tips

Review: This quick and easy-to-understand vocal method is just like having vocal coach Rogelio Maya in your living room, teaching, encouraging, and practicing with you! Each lesson focuses on basic vocal technique and provides all the essential information on how to develop, train, and warm up your vocal chords just like the pros! You'll learn voice empowering exercises, proper breathing, projection without strain, essential ear training, staccato, and much more.Este mŽtodo para la voz. r‡pido y f‡cil de entender, es pr‡cticamente igual a tener el instructor de voz Rogelio Maya justamente en tu sala, Áense–‡ndote, anim‡ndote, y practicando contigo! Cada una de las lecciones se concentra en la tŽcnica vocal b‡sica y proporciona toda la informaci—n esencial acerca de como desarrollar, entrenar, y calentar tus cuerdas vocales Átal y como lo hacen los profesionales! Aprender‡s entonaci—n, resonancia de voz, dicci—n, crescendo, las 5 vocales, el diafragma, y mucho m‡s.

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Review: First released on video, this programme was the first of its kind to have been produced in the UK, and is still a 'best seller' in music stores and mail order companies in the UK, and Europe. The programme begins by explaining the principles of voice production, and graphics are used to illustrate certain points. Sam West, with the aid of two singers, Candi McKenzie, and Bridget Lynch-Blosse, explains and demonstrates various singing techniques, i.e. Breath Control, Range, Resonance, Vibrato, Aural (ear) training, plus more. In the 'workout' section, ten different exercises are presented, each going through various keys - thus accommodating both low and also high voiced singers. Each of the ten exercises are intended for specific areas of vocal technique. The DVD has proved even more popular than the video version: taking advantage of this new format, viewers can select different parts of the programme quickly - thus varying their practice routines. The written musical accompaniment to the exercises can also be viewed on-screen via the DVD menu.

Songlist: Introduction, How Vocal Sound Is Produced, Breath Control, Tone Control and Projection, Vibrato, Range, Exercises - Slow Glides, Legato (smooth singing), Octaves, Fast Scales, Increasing Intervals, Staccato Scales, Technical Study, Octave Leaps & Agility Exercises, Chromatic Scales

Review: This course is designed to help people of all ages and ability levels improve their singing. No previous musical training is needed to be successful with this method. You will learn correct warm-ups, proper breathing technique, breath support, awesome vibrato, and how to imitate your favorite singers! Throughout this DVD you will be singing along with the instructor, singing with musical backgrounds and applying the things you've learned.

Songlist: From the Top, Terminology, Breathing, Breath Marks, How To Warm Up, Stretching, Imitating Styles, Range, Vibrato, Microphone Technique, Performance, Amazing Grace, Red River Valley, What Child IsThis, Conclusion

Review: This instructional package for beginning vocals includes a DVD, an interactive CD-ROM, and a portable book/CD set. The DVD introduces the instructors, shows how they got started, what it is like to perform, what music means to them, and how to buy your first gear. Learn some basic techniques and start singing right away! Come back and sing with the band in the interactive Virtual Jam Session! The CD-ROM contains your first 50+ vocal lessons. Allen, Anna, Aron, Daniel, Lillian and SaBella, will teach you how to use your voice, find your range, and learn to sing different styles of music. Also included are Karaoke style practice tracks that will get you singing right away. The full color AudioBook is the pocket reference manual that works with the Audio CD that contains your first 50+ lessons and gives you the flexibility to practice and keep learning where ever you are. Just match the tracks in the Book to the tracks on your CD player and follow along. Great for younger aspiring singers.

Songlist: Introduction, Styles, Performing, Recording, Gearing Up, You Can Sing

Review: See - and hear - yourself singing better with these outstanding CD-ROMs. This learn-to-sing system makes it easy for anyone to learn to sing in tune! Simple to install and easy for singers of all ages to use, Singing Coach works on PCs running Windows XP, ME, and 2000. Includes: pitch-tracking system - microphone/headset - tracks progress for 3 sings - vocal range analyzer - 20 professional singing lessons - 12 practice songs - 4 free song downloads from the online music store.

Songlist: Find Your Range, See Yourself Sing, Sing with Confidence!

Review: The Absolute Beginners approach is designed to make learning to sing easier than ever before! Suitable for both male and female beginners, this step-by-step guide takes you through the basics, from how to stand and breathe correctly, to singing your first song. Includes a picture guide to learning the art of singing. Begins with diagrams of the head and chest, and explanations of different 'resonators' and 'articulators' that create speech and singing, followed by posture, breathing and relaxation exercises. Next comes vocal exercises - demonstrated for female and male singers on the first CD, followed by a backing tracks. Includes ten songs which are presented on the second audio CD in performance and accompaniment versions. Also includes a section on vocal troubleshooting and a pull-out chart detailing a five-week plan of vocal exercises. The complete voice course brings together a method book, two audio CD's and a DVD in a single multimedia package to provide a total learning system.

Songlist: The Parts of your Instrument, Your First Vocal Exercises, Warm-up Exercises, Agility Exercises, Resonance Exercises, Vocal Troubleshooting, Introduction, The Parts of Your Instument, Before You Start to Sing, Posture and Alignment, Exercises to Achieve Correct Posture, Breathing, Vowels and Consonats, Your First Vocal Exercises, How to Practice, Vocal Classification, About the Repertoire, Basic Music Notation, Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols, Vocal Troubleshooting

Review: The Handbook for Working Singers is an easy-to-understand reference book on vocal training. Whether you are a professional performer, amateur singer or just starting to learn, this book is the ideal reference tool, and a must have for any vocalist aspiring to reach their full potential.

Songlist: Posture, Breathing, Resonance, How to warm up, Live work, Studio work, Choral works, Overcoming stage fright, voice problems and how to fix them... , and much more!

Review: This course will benefit anyone who likes to sing! Whether it's rock and roll, bluegrass, folk, pop or show tunes, these lessons are guaranteed to increase your vocal range, tone, power and stamina Through essential relaxation and warm-up exercises, Penny Nichols helps you to develop breath control, articulation, volume and projection. You'll improve your ear as well as your voice, and 'transform your body' so that your singing becomes natural and easy. Learn to summon the energy you need to sing properly; get rid of annoying vocal cracks; develop a strong vibrato; create a 'ribbon of sound' to do trills, melismas and other vocal ornaments; add rhythm and phrasing to your vocal performance; work on scales and intervals to reach those 'hard to hit' notes, and much more. Penny Nichols is a professional singer, composer, producer and educator. She has performed with Jackson Browne, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Linda Ronstadt, Jennifer Warnes and many other folk and pop legends. Penny's powerful vocals earned her a platinum record with Jimmy Buffett, a Grammy nomination record with Arlo Guthrie and a Silver Ami Award for best motivational performance. She has a doctoral degree from Harvard's School of Education and continues her research on pitch perception. Penny also records music for both children and adults, and teaches in a variety of public and private settings.

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Review: There is a lot more to rock singing than just going out on stage, picking up a mic and howling like a banshee. What about tone? What about inflection or sustaining a note? How can you train yourself to hit those high notes? Roger Kain's book, Basic Vocal Workout, will show you how. Adapted from a syllabus originally developed for the Brighton institute of Modern Music, this book is a guide to training the voice to perform in both live and studio conditions. Packed with exercises for both male and female performers, as well as detailed 'guidance notes' to help you perform the exercises properly, it's the perfect guide for anyone looking to develop their skills as a vocalist.

Songlist: The Range, Opening Up The Voice, The Chest Voice, The Power Muscles And The Chest Voice, Bringing The Chest Voice Up To The High Notes, Magical Sounds In The Male Mixed Head Voice, The Female Mixed Voice, Joining Up The Loud Voices

Review: Singing 101 starts with the very basics and gets you singing right away. Every lesson in the book is explained and performed by the instructor on the DVD. It's just like taking a class in the privacy of your own home. If you're new to vocals and want a grasp of the fundamentals so you can start singing your favorite songs, pick this up today!

Songlist: Introduction, How to Read Music, Breathing, Singing Posture, Vowels, Vocalizing, The Tongue and Throat, D.C. al Fine or Da Capo al Fine, The Jaw, Incomplete Measures, Repeat Signs, Singing Vowels and Consonants, 6/8 Time Signature, Matching Pitches, Vocal Space, The Fermata, Energy , Breath Marks, More About Breathing, Vocal Resonance, Higher Pitches, Musical Expression, Dynamics, Legato and Staccato

Review: A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. Provides a systematic approach to reading and understanding rhythms and rhythm devices from the Renaissance to today. Now even better with the addition of a demonstration CD showcasing the exercises featured in the book. Useful for voices or any instrument.

Songlist: Note and Rest Values - Whole, half, quarter, eighth, Note and Rest Values - Quarter, eighth, Note and Rest Values - Sixteenth, Note Values - Sixteenth, Rhythmic Device - Dotted notes and rests, Rhythmic Device - Triplets, Rhythmic Device - Syncopation, Tied notes, Rhythmic Device - Changing meter

Review: A unique compilation of voice exercises that includes a 110-page spiral bound book, demo CD and Pitch Exercise CD. Most exercises printed in Key of C as a reference. The Pitch CD consists of nine intonation exercises in five musical keys, allowing the singer to improve pitch and also develop range (total of 45 exercises). The materials contain the fundamentals of voice training, following step-by-step order. Demo CD is a useful tool for personal players or in the car.

Songlist: Breathing Exercises, Intermediate Resonance Exercises, Beginning Vocal Gymnastics Exercises , Intermediate Vocal Gymnastics Exercises, Lutgen Exercises , Use vowels sounds mi-mah-no, Accentuate vowels and resonate in the head register, Enunciation and diction, Vaccia Exercises, Determining Your Best Vocal Range, Caring For Your Voice, Personal Style and Phrasing, Perfect Singing, Rules For Success, Practice Regimen

Review: All great singers have one thing in common - to a great extent, they know what the harmony is as the chords of songs go by. Do you? If not, here's a practical guide to get you up to speed! For all musicians, regardless of instrument or experience, this is the most comprehensive book on hearing the changes ever published! Using musical examples that reflect all contemporary genres (pop, rock, Latin, fusion, jazz, etc.), emphasis is placed on making ear training real, as Prof. Radley shows how to apply the harmonic ear training studies in the book to your own musical needs. Covers both beginning and intermediate ear training exercises. Trusting your ear can be challenging. However, doing so provides great personal satisfaction and self-confidence. So what steps does this book take toward trusting your ear? Music Teachers! You will find this book invaluable in teaching ear training to your students - as a stand-alone course, or in conjunction with your current ear training methods.

Songlist: Singing The Major Sale With Numbers and Solfege Syllables, Building Other Major Triads, Building Major Triads, Identify The Minor and Diminished Triads, Sing Root Position Arpeggios with the Cycle 5 Progression, Transcribe The Voice-Led Chord Lines, Hearing Inversions of the I Chord, Identify the Chord Tones In The Melody, Write Out The Imaj7 and IVmaj7 Chords, Rewind...Harmonize The Melody, Building Natural Minor Scales, Sing The Chromatic Scale Using Solfege Syllables, Explore Minor Key Harmony, Hear the Bass Line in the Major Key

Review: The Book/CD package of 'Sing! The Young Women's Guide to Success as a Singer and Performer' contains clear and easy-to-understand information for the aspiring young vocalist. The chapters are broken down into six sections. The most prominent chapter is on Vocal Technique, which includes Breathing, Range, Resonance, Pitch, Placement, Vocal Breaks, and Vibrato. Terri believes a strong foundation of vocal technique must be learned to achieve success in any style of singing. The other chapters include experienced guidance on Musicianship, Gigging, Working with a Band, Stage Performance Techniques, and much more.'Sing! The Young Women's Guide to Success as a Singer and Performer' is a 58-page book, and includes 2 vocal exercise CD's. CD#1 contains Voice and Piano tracks so that the young singer may sing along with Terri while learning the exercises. CD#2 contains Piano-Only tracks for the singer to use once she is comfortable with the exercises.

Songlist: Overview, Technique, Keep it Simple, Flexible Tension, Breath vs. Tension, Diaphragmatic Breath, Resonating Cavities, Range, Resonance and Tone, Pitch, Phrasing, Singing Vowels, Vocal Breaks, Vibrato, Emotional Expression, Improvisation, Sight Reading, Performing, Vocal Health, Vocal Exercises

Review: Ready to take your singing to the next level? This book presents valuable how-to insight that singers of all styles and levels can benefit from. The text, photos, music, diagrams and accompanying CD provide a terrific, easy-to-use resource for a variety of topics, including: Vocal exercises, breathing exercises, the singer's health, preparation, technique, understanding music, singing harmony, microphones, career advice, and much more!

Songlist: Water Water Water, Not All Drinks Help, Singing In The Wild West, Watch What You Eat, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, This Is Your Voice On Drugs, Removing Mucus, Physical Fixes, Colds And Sore Throats, Not In My Mouth, Don't Touch Me There, Wear Sunglasses At Night, Sing Through Your Sickness, Clearing Your Throat, Quick Fix For Dry Mouths, After The Gig, It Hurts When I Go Like This, and many more...

Review: The Absolute Beginners approach is designed to make learning to sing easier than ever before! Suitable for both male and female beginners, this step-by-step guide takes you through the basics, from how to stand and breathe correctly, to singing your first song. Includes a picture guide to learning the art of singing. Begins with diagrams of the head and chest, and explanations of different 'resonators' and 'articulators' that create speech and singing, followed by posture, breathing and relaxation exercises. Next comes vocal exercises - demonstrated for female and male singers on the first CD, followed by a backing tracks. Includes ten songs which are presented on the second audio CD in performance and accompaniment versions. Also includes a section on vocal troubleshooting and a pull-out chart detailing a five-week plan of vocal exercises.

Songlist: Introduction, The Parts of Your Instument, Before You Start to Sing, Posture and Alignment, Exercises to Achieve Correct Posture, Breathing, Vowels and Consonats, Your First Vocal Exercises, How to Practice, Vocal Classification, About the Repertoire, "All Through the Night", "Auld Lang Syne", "Aura Lee", "Beautiful Dreamer", "Greensleeves", "My Buddy", "Scarborough Fair", "They Didn't Believe Me", "The Water is Wide", "You Made Me Love You", Basic Music Notation, Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols, Vocal Troubleshooting

Review: A must for all Gleeks with an inner desire to belt it out like their favorite cast members, the Glee Vocal Method & Songbook teaches people how to become better singers and performers, all in the style of the show. The method teaches eight of Glee's most popular songs. Each tune highlights three specific vocal concepts with three uniquely developed vocal exercises designed to build vocal chops. Like taking private lessons with a professional vocal teacher, this new release lets students: learn the vocabulary of vocal study; understand how to use microphones in performance; read background info on the writers and original artists for each song; study what each song is about; analyze lyrics; and much more. The real fun comes in with the accompanying CD and the choreography instruction. Containing warm-ups as well as full-length backing tracks for performance, the CD lets budding vocalists sing in 'live' performances along with experienced singers. The book offers choreography tips for each song, with Glee-inspired staging ideas designed for as few as three and up to 30 singers!

Songlist: Can't Fight This Feeling, Don't Stop Believin', Hello, Goodbye, Keep Holding On, Lean On Me, Sing!, Telephone, To Sir, With Love

Review: The easy way to discover your best voice! You love to sing - but singing in the shower and singing well are two different things. This book provides the first step in your voice training. You'll discover your best voice with this no-nonsense guide to the basics of singing. With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn about breathing, body support, and sound placement for more power and focus, as well as ways to keep your voice healthy and strong. The accompanying CD gives you all the practice exercises you'll need to get started. This book/CD provides you with the skills and confidence you need to improve your voice and your performance. Best of all, you'll have fun singing!

Songlist: Top Ten Things You Should Know About Singing, Introduction, Getting Started, Voice as an Instrument, Breathing, Phonation, Resonance, Registers of the Voice, Diction, Voice Classification, A Basic Voice Class, Caring For Your Voice, Musicianship, Reading Music, Basic Music Theory, How To Practice, Finding A Teacher, Expression, Performance, Performance and Career Opportunities, Choral Singing, Theatre, Popular Styles, Appendix A, Appendix B, Index

Review: Transform your shower singing into some real talent! This cool book/CD pack teaches reading music, scales and different keys, and provides all the essential info on how to train your vocal cords. Plus, you'll learn warm-up techniques, tips on handling a microphone, breathing exercises, and many more helpful hints. The accompanying CD includes more than 80 recorded songs and examples.

Songlist: How Your Voice Works, Teach Yourself To Read Music, Keys To Success, Maintenance and Care, Training Your Ears, Taking The Stage

Review: Learn the secrets to a successful singing career! A perfect complement to technique books, this essential handbook teaches how to: develop stage presence and musical identity; choose songs that showcase your voice; understand musical notation and create lead sheets; find the best key for your song; rehearse your band; choose and use mics and PAs; overcome stage fright; ace auditions; generate publicity; and more!

Songlist: Choosing Songs, Reading Music Notation, Finding Your Key and Transposing, More Notation: Dynamics and Repeats, Practicing Your Song, Creating a Lead Sheet, Hooking Up with the Rhythm Section: Roles and Functions in the Groove, Arranging, Rehearsing Your Band, Auiditions, Getting a Good Sound: Microphones, PA's an d Sound checks, Warm Up, Overcoming Performance Anxiety, The Day of the Show, Effective Performance: Delivering Your Song, After the Performance, Communication 101: Getting the Word Out

Review: Now that these popular lessons are on CD, it's easier than ever to join in and make beautiful vocal music. Find the song or part you are learning with the simple push of a button, and start harmonizing! If you're a complete beginner you'll learn the theory behind harmony singing and get the ear training you'll need to develop your style. If you already have some knowledge, these four wonderful singers will help you hone your skills, increase your repertoire and gain new techniques and insights into singing with others. The vocal parts, for duet, trio and quartet singing, are recorded on separate channels to allow you to try out your harmonies with Cathy, Marcy, Robin and Linda.

Songlist: Basics of Harmony, Down By The Riverside, Bury Me Beneath The Willow, Red River Valley, Long Journey Home, Good Old Mountain Dew, Hand Me Down My Walking Cane, Additional song lyrics, Careless Love, Trouble In Mind, Leavin' Train, Down In The Valley, Turtle Dove, Little Darlin' Pal Of Mine, Gold Watch And Chain, Keep On the Sunny Side, Blues Stay Away From Me, Amazing Grace, Goodnight, Irene, Stay All Night

Review: Daniel Zangger is the first Swedish singing voice specialist to scientifically study the functioning of the rock, pop and soul voice. Drawing from his vast experience as a singer and educator, working in close collaboration with eminent vocal scientists, he has succeeded in developing a deceptively simple series of exercises that are guaranteed to help singers of all levels. Topics covered include: warming up, vocal qualities, the gig, a day in the life of a singer, voice care, voice disorders, support, vocal riffing, range, voice massage, anatomy and physiology, and singing in tune.

Songlist: Introduction, Warming Up, Breathing , The Vocal Folds, Your Sound, Articulation , Swingin' It, The Gig, After the Gig, A Few Words About, Voice Care and Voice Disorders, This Is Your Voice

Review: Finally, a clear, step-by-step approach for serious singers who want to improve their grasp of jazz harmony and gain a deeper understanding of music fundamentals. Learn to accompany yourself, write lead sheets, understand the structure of the music, and improve your scatting. The Jazz Singer's Guidebook covers all the instrumental, theoretical and ear training requirements that you need in order to gain control of the music you are singing! The Jazz Singer's Guidebook will change how you hear music and make you a better singer, as well as give you the tools to develop your singing in directions you may not have thought possible. Subjects covered include:- The harmonic basis of the melody of songs, How to vary melodies, How to develop a greater awareness of the important harmonic details of songs, How to write a lead sheet and how to evaluate the chord changes that are on a lead sheet, How to hear tensions and chord tones on chords, How to know and hear the appropriate chord scale for each chord change, How to improvise from chord scales, Ways to improve your intonation for scatting. Plus hundreds of suggestions and exercises for scatting, composing, transcribing, understanding jazz vocabulary and increasing what you have to say as an improvising musician.

Songlist: Introduction, Becoming A Functional Pianist, Lead Sheet Basics, The Harmonic Basis of the Melody of Songs, Chord Tones and the Tensions of Progressions, Chord Scales, Friend or Foe?, Applying Chord Scales to a Tune, A Tetrachord Approach to Chord Scales, Chromatic Approach Note Patterns and Bebop Vocabulary, Guide Tone Lines, The Blues, Technical Drill of Intervals, Practicing Scat, Conclusion

Review: This book teaches everything you need to know to get started singing the music you love. After an introduction to vocal technique, the author takes you from proper posture and breathing techniques to strengthening the vocal chords through intoning. You'll learn how to sing without strain, and have fun practicing vocal exercises and singing songs. No matter what kind of music you prefer, if you want to sing, this is the book for you!

Songlist: Introduction to Singing, From the Shower to the Stage, Easy Songs to Sing, Your Singing Voice, Understanding Music, Reading Music, More Songs, Intervals and Harmony

Review: These time-tested exercises will help you to play by ear. This Berklee School of Music Press book introduces the core skills of ear training. Step by step, you will learn to use solfege to help you internalize the music you hear and then easily transpose melodies to different keys. Learn to hear melody and then write it down. Develop your memory for melodies and rhythms. Transcribe live performances and recordings. Listening is the most important skill in music, and this book will help you to listen better

Songlist: How To Use This Book, Do, Re, Mi, Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Scales, Dictation Answers

Review: This book/CD pack is designed to teach you how to get the most out of your singing voice. Whatever your taste in music Ð rock, blues, jazz, R&B, country, funk or Latin Ð Sing Today! will give you the proper start you need to sing lead or harmony. You'll learn how the human voice works, breathing techniques, how to read music notation, warm-up exercises, professional hints and tips, and over 70 great songs and examples. The accompanying CD includes 91 tracks featuring full demos and sing-along versions so you can perform with professional-sounding accompaniments.

Songlist: The Basics, Getting Started, Major and Minor, Complete Scales, Building a Song, Complete Song #1, Your First Pop Song, Complete Song #2, The Singer's Toolbox

Review: In just a few weeks, you can master the vocal techniques used by professional singers and unlock your true creative potential with this superb book and CD pack. Accompanying CD demonstrates invaluable exercises, warm-ups, and professional song arrangements.

Songlist: Vocal Coaching Session, Lyrics, Pitch, Pop Placement, Range, The Middle Register, Basic Vowel Sounds, Intervals, Selecting Music, Transposing, Pronunciation, Embellishments, Using Consonants, Using a Microphone, Comic Delivery, Phrasing and Dynamics, Song Form, Country, Folk, and Blues, Rock, Broadway, The Diaphragm, Daily Vocal Warmup, Voice Lesson, The Head Voice, Posture, Staccato, Legato, The Throat and Jaw, Articulation, The Tongue, Technical Guidelines for Singers, Consonants, Breathing, Single Vowel Sounds, Double Vowel Sounds, Glossary, Song Arrangements, "Here's That Rainy Day", "Bye Bye Baby", "Personality", "Scarborough Fair", "There Are Such Things", "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend"

Review: Most of us know only our speaking and untrained singing voices. This book will help you discover your 3rd powerful, trained singing voice through exercises that can be applied to any vocal style. The author presents a complete guide for discovering your vocal range and developing breath control, resonance, and vibrato. Includes chapters on the voice as an instrument including care of the voice, the relationship between one speaking and singing voice, and the cultivation of correct singing posture. You'll learn how to articulate and use the voice effectively in different styles of singing as well as how to sing with a microphone. A great number of vocal exercises and complete songs in various styles are presented, making this book an enjoyable learning experience as well as an effective tool for voice development.

Songlist: Your Vocal Instrument And How To Care For It, The Speaking Voice And The Singing Voice, Finding Your Natural Posture, Managing Your Breath, Developing Resonance And Vibrato, Articulating Vowels And Consonants, Finding Your Vocal Range, Singing Popular Music, Exercises, Songs

Review: For beginners with no prior musical training. Learn the basics of singing including breathing, posture, warming up and more. Includes an easy and comprehensive approach to reading music. The Enhanced CD has an audio portion with practice exercises, demonstrations by professional singers and exciting accompaniments to sing along with. The software portion includes an interactive song player, which lets you adjust tempos, mix accompaniment tracks, record your performance and transpose song accompaniments to any key! There are 40 all-time favorite songs included in the book in a variety of styles, from Popular, to Jazz, Classical and Musical Theater. Book & CD

Songlist: Getting Started, The Basics of Singing, More Basics of Singing, Interpreting Vocal Music, Performing Music

Review: Whether you enjoy singing in the shower or on the stage, this how-to guide will help you calm your nerves, match pitch, increase your vocal range, and develop a strong singing technique. You get expert advice on keeping your voice healthy, choosing a voice teacher, selecting the right material, and giving a stellar performance. The companion CD includes singers demonstrating every exercise so you can hear how it's done allowing you to develop agility, pop riffs, and dynamic control, exercises to help you strengthen your chest voice, head voice, middle voice, and falsetto, and you will able to put your singing skills to the test with a song recorded on the CD.

Songlist: Introduction, So You Want To Sing, Getting In The Right Frame Of Spine, Breathing For Singing, Toning Up The Voice, Matching Voice Types, Aquiring Beautiful Tone, Exploring Resonance, Shaping Your Vowels For Clarity, Exercising For Articulation, Developing A Practice Routine, Discovering The Parts Of Your Singing Voice, Raising The Roof On Your Range, Guys And Dolls: What's Unique About Your Voice?, Tuning Up Your Speaking Voice For Belting, Finding The Right Voice Teacher For You, Training For Singing, Selecting Your Music Material, Acting The Song, Confronting Your Fear Of Performing, Auditioning A Song For Musical Theatre, Ten Performers With Good Technique, Ten FAQ About Singing, Ten Tips For Maintaining Vocal Health, Ten Tips For Performing Like A Pro

Review: You're no idiot, of course. You're always singing along with what's playing on the radio or CD player. However, you are afraid to share your vocal abilities with your family and friends - and performing on stage is merely a fantasy. This easy-to-read guide teaches you how to overcome your stage fright and become a better singer! Topics include finding an ideal singing range, tips on how to stand and breathe properly, techniques for singing in various styles, advice on overcoming stage fright, and much more. Also includes an audio CD with examples of different techniques and accompaniments for the singing exercises in the book.

Songlist: So You Want to Be a Singer, Your First Singing Lesson, Employing Vocal Imagery, Finding Your Range, Developing Your Technique with Vocal Exercises, Learning to Sing Properly, Let's Get Physical, Straight and Tall: Why Posture Makes a Difference, Waiting to Exhale: Learning Breath Control, Finding Your Focus: Vocal Placement and the Even Voice, Basic Vocal Theory, Do, a Deer: Using Solfeggio Techniques, Practicing Your Sight Singing, Diction, Phrasing and Dynamics, Learning and Practicing a Song, Choral Singing, Classical and Musical Theater, Pop, Rock, and Country, Jazz, Gospel and R&B, Taking Care of Your Voice, Finding a Teacher, Singing on Stage and in the Studio, Follow Your Dreams

Review: The Berklee in the Pocket Singer's Handbook is a must-have guide that sets a perfect 45- to 60-minute practice routine for you. Use it as your practice manual for a total vocal workout, from warm up to cool down. Covers: breathing exercises, tips for productive practice, mental practicing, breathing for relaxation, cool down techniques and more. Learn new tunes, clarify diction, and improve all aspects of your singing!

Songlist: Introduction to Practicing, Breath Management, Breathing Exercises, Practice Routine, Maintaining Your Vocal Health, Marking for Voice Conservation

Review: This book is intended for use in a first year voice class at the college or university level. Portions of it may be suitable for a voice class at the high school level, where students are interested and dedicated to learning a strong vocal technical foundation. Many would-be singers are unnecessarily anxious or nervous about singing because they lack experience and guidance. The feeling of anxiety or nervousness can be overcome easily by learning the 'how-to's' of vocal production, clearly provided here. But before delving into the 'how-to's', Voice Technique lays out the anatomical and physiological functions connected with the speaking and singing processes, so that the reader can hone in on the proper muscles and body parts in developing proper technique. In addition, this knowledge will enable singers to maintain their optimum technical skill and vocal health throughout a long singing, performing, or teaching career. The author then takes the reader clearly through the proper coordination of the four physiological systems (respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonation), in an effort to help create a beautiful tone quality in any aspiring singer. Included are abundant resources including copious diagrams, figures, worksheets, exercises, appendices and specific and practical tips in a chapter titled 'Health Concerns for Singers.'

Songlist: Answers To Questions Before We Learn How To Sing, Anatomy of the Singer's Instrument: Design and Function, Establishing Correct Posture for Singers, Breath Management for Singers, The Physiology of Vocal Tone Production, Articulation for Singers, Developing Beautiful Tone Quality, Resonance and Freedom, Health Concerns For Singers, Beyond Vocal Technique - Becoming an Artistic Performer

Review: Not everyone is endowed with a beautiful voice... but everyone can learn to use their voice instrument correctly. In the pages of this book, the fundamentals of singing will be state in simple language. Children as well as adults can learn to sing correctly. As they mature, they will continue to sing correctly. This book is intended to lay the foundation for voice culture based upon common sense and reason.

Songlist: We Are All Singers, History of Singing, Singing in America, Vocal Music in Our Schools, Our Singing instrument, Why People Sing, Breathing, Suggestions for Breathing, Exhaling, Producing Tones, Vibrating Exercises, Some Warnings, Speech and Singing, Vowel Sounds, Singing Vowels, Vocalizing Vowels, Vowel Sounds of Songs, More Vowel Sounds, Singing Words, Diphthongs, Consonants, Singing Consonants, More Consonants, Pronunciation, Diction, Vocalizing, Vocalizing Upward, Vocalizing Downward, Voice Classification, Quality of Voice, Resonance, Registers, Reading Music, Reading by Interval, Syllables, Interpretation, Elements of Music, Foreign Language Songs, Tessitura, Selecting Songs, Stage Technic, Singing in Choirs, A Cappella Singing, Accompanists, Suggestions for Singers, Common Faults of Singers, Cures for Common Faults, Knowing Our Own Voices, Everyone Sings

Review: Here's the perfect 'how-to' book for vocalists of all ages. Includes chapters on posture, breathing, vocal cords, tone, vowels, consonants, intonation, and phrasing. Presented in an easy-to-read, sometimes humorous, always interesting and instructional manner. A must-have manual for voice students, voice teachers, group voice classes, and choral directors at any level. Dr is Henry Alviani is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Music Studies at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. In addition to directing Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, and Show Choir he teaches studio voice and voice classes, choral conducting, choral methods and supervises student teachers. He also performs regularly with the Pittsburgh Opera Chorus.

Songlist: Foreword, Introduction, Posture, Breathing, The Vocal Cords, Tone, Vowels, Consonants, Intonation, Phrasing, Recap, Glossary, Respiratory System Diagram, About the Author

Review: In two hours, absolute novices can read through this book and understand the principles involved in reading music. In two evenings, they can learn to read practically any melody and pick it out on the piano by doing the clear and simple exercises provided. Howard Shanet has taught thousands of people to read music in four hours of classwork with his proven method and exercises! A practical classroom text and a helpful reference for music enthusiasts.

Songlist: Notation Of Rhythm, Notation Of Pitch, Combination Of Rhythmic And Pitch Notations, Supplementary Symbols And Devices, Tonality, Scales And Key Signature, Vocabulary Of Some Important Foreign Terms Used In Music, The C - Clefs

Review: This easy-to-read and highly accessible Tipbook has been written in close collaboration with classical and non-classical singers and teachers, therapists, and other experts. Tipbook Vocals doesn't teach you how to sing, but it supplies you with valuable, practical information that will help you to understand and extend the possibilities of your voice, to appreciate and evaluate input from voice teachers and coaches, and to have easier access to other literature on the subject.

Songlist: See and Hear What You Read, A Singer?, A Quick Tour, Learning to Sing, Singing Well, Registers, Voices Types and Ranges, Singing Methods, Voice Care, Lyrics, Microphones & Effects, History, Being Prepared, Reading Music, Glossary

Review: ou say you want to become a professional singer. Where do you start? Is it really possible to make a living doing what you love? With over 25 years of experience as a professional singer, Jaime Babbitt has been there, done that, and knows the drill. In this book, Jaime looks at everything involved with having a career as a singer and offers you her first-hand experience. She applies a Zen approach to her invaluable tips on singing, gigs, marketing, and the professional singer's lifestyle. You'll realize your goal of becoming a successful working singer and how your voice, body, connections, technique, and attitude all help you every step of the way. Whether you're a pop superstar in the making, a stone-cold rocker, a Broadway baby, an R&B diva, or a jazz crooner, Working with Your Voice helps you become the singer who's great at whatever they do---and who knows how to do it all.

Songlist: Getting Started, Voice Coaches vs. Voice Teachers, Why Must I Exercise?, The Alexander Technique, Conquering Stage Fright, The Rehearsal Process, Recording Your Vocals, The Click Track, Microphone Dynamics, Pitch Correction, Business Tips, Determining Your Value, Auditions, Negotiating, Song Interpretation, Song Choice, Mic and Monitor Checks, Ear Training Basics, Singing Harmony, Choosing a Producer, Gigs For Studio Singers, Vocal Sessions, Cruise Ship Gigs, Promoting Yourself, About Contracts, Being Professional, Word Glossary for Professional Singers

Review: Covers everything any singer needs to know to read music! Includes examples, exercises, songs, answers and an assignment for each chapter. This book starts slowly with the basics and adds more complicated elements one by one. It uses visual images to help you hear in your head what you see on the page. Unlike most other sight singing books, it is specially geared to the singer of pop music. Once you learn the system, you can sight sing in any given key. The accompanying CD will help you to monitor your efforts.

Songlist: C Major Diatonic Scale, Letter Names and Numbers, Treble Clef and Ledger Lines, 4/4 or Common Time, Note and Rest Values, G Major and F Major Diatonic Scales, Key Signatures, Sharps, Flats and Enharmonic Equivalents, Number Characters, Bells and Gongs, Cut Time and Dotted Lines, B Major and E Major Diatonic Scales, Other Key Signatures, Accidentals, Half-Steps and Horns, Pick-Up Notes, Minor Scales, Modulations, Triplets, Beginning Syncopation, The Blues Scale, Jazz Eigths, Advanced Syncopation

Review: A quick, simple and fun course for everyone who loves to sing. Designed for all vocal ranges and styles, Jeffrey Allen's Guide to Karaoke Confidence offers numerous, invaluable performance and singing tips to insure that each and every moment in the Karaoke spotlight is successful.

Songlist: Beyond Singing in the Shower, Do's and Don'ts of Karaoke Performing, Creating "Singerly" Lines, Building Confidence, Conquering Stage Fright, The Microphone, Breathing For Singers, Breath Support and Control, Mouth Position, Thinking Like A Singers, Blending Vocal Colors, Anchoring Tone, Never Fear High Notes Again