Vocal Technique
In the days of American (and other national) Idol, everyone wants to learn how to sing. If you don't have the time, money or access to expensive training, the next best (and we do mean the very next best) thing is self-education. With materials from organizations like The Musicians' Institute, the famous Berklee School of Music, the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, The Westminster Vocal Institute, and some from international-caliber independents who have worked with many famous and less-famous singers over the decades, these books let you learn from many of the best, and set you on the path to being the next Kelly Clarkson instead of the next William Hung!
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How To Warm Up Your Voice Proper Posture, Breathing and Tone Maintaining Vocal Health Improving Stamina, Range and Sound Vocal Technique Song Study Performance Advise Practicing with a Mirror |
Enhance your singing career by learning proper vocal techniques to help prevent injuries and maximize your potential. Featured exercises will help you gain technical and expressive command of your voice. Lessons include: warm-ups, posture, breathing, tone, maintaining vocal health, and improving stamina, range and sound. Anne Peckham is a professor of voice at Berklee College of Music. 53 minutes.
| 6028 DVD $19.95 |
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Studying Voice Breath Management The Larynx Enhancing Tone Quality Vocal Registers and Blending Diction Practicing Maintaining Vocal Health Beyond the Basics Performing Auditioning Practice Songs Diction Guide |
This comprehensive guide based on the curriculum of the Voice Department of Berklee College of Music is a must-have for every vocalist! Covers all the essentials, including: an overview of the singing process, treating voice as an instrument, tips for getting started & overcoming stage fright, proper posture and breathing, tone, discovering resonance, belting, diction, maintaining vocal health," mic techniques, and exercises for all voice ranges and types on the accompanying CD. Includes lead sheets for such standard repertoire pieces as: Yesterday"; "I'm Beginning to See the Light"; and "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". Maximize your vocal potential with this outstanding guide!
| 1159 BOOK & CD $24.95 |
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A Wholistic Approach to Singing On Speaking On Breathing The First Invention The Second Invention The Third Invention Spontaneous Combustion The Wobble Getting High Playing the Game Finding Your Own Path La Voce is You Lifestyles of the Healthy Singer How to Be Successful |
In The Naked Voice, W. Stephen Smith invites all singers to improve their vocal technique through his renowned and time-tested wholistic method. Focusing not only on the most important technical, but also on the often overlooked psychological and spiritual elements of learning to sing, his book allows readers to develop their own full and individual identities as singers. With philosophies and techniques drawn from a lifetime of teaching voice, Smith demonstrates how one can reveal the true unique sound of one's own voice by singing with the whole self. The master's method, presented in concrete and comprehensible terms with helpful illustrations, is enhanced by a CD containing exercises performed by singers from Smith's own studio-singers whose talent and training bring them across the country and around the world. The clear and easy style of The Naked Voice welcomes the reader into Smith's teaching studio, and into conversation with Smith himself as he presents the six simple and elegant exercises that form the core of his method. These exercises provide a foundation for free singing, and lead singers through the step-by-step process of mastering the technique. Throughout, Smith speaks sympathetically and encouragingly to the singer in search of an unencumbered and effective approach to the art. The Naked Voice is a must-read for all singers, giving teachers and students, amateurs and professionals, access to the methods and concepts that have earned Smith his reputation as one of the most highly-sought-after vocal instructors in the international arena today.
| 6650 BOOK $29.95 |
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YHow Your Voice Works Building a Foundation Air Function and Placement Exercising the Tongue and Mouth Feeling Your Voice The Art of Practicing Middle voice and placement Bridging the Middle Singing in the Mask and Bridging More Bridging and Mask Exercises Use of the Slide Strengthening the Voice Styles of Singing |
A voice that sounds like one register: isn't this what most singers want? And how do you get that sound live, outside of all the engineering tools used in a studio? A follow-up to the author's highly successful Vocal Technique book & 2-CD set, Advanced Vocal Technique teaches the higher skills needed to bridge your voice and help you get the sound you desire in whichever style you choose. Includes: placement and air function; exercising the tongue and mouth; singing in the mask and bridging; use of the slide; strengthening your voice; all styles including jazz, country, R&B, pop, rock; and more. The included CD contains demonstrations, exercises, and full band demo tracks!
| 6825 BOOK & 2 CDs $19.95 |
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Your Voice (And How It Works) All About Breathing Right Placement Scales Singing Songs And much more.. |
Stop straining to hit those high notes! Unlock your true potential and start singing easily and effortlessly with this book/2-CD pack by Musicians Institute vocal instructor Dena Murray. She teaches how to: breathe naturally; improve your speaking voice; stop holding, pushing and squeezing; develop your natural three-octave range; place your chest and head voices; and bridge the registers to sound like one voice. Includes two CDs with demonstrations, guided exercises, and plenty of practice tracks.
| 1154 BOOK & 2 CDs $19.95 |
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The Discovery of Proper Technique Techniques on How to Improve and Control Your Voice Placement and Resonance The Even Voice Vocal Exercises Physical Exercises Advanced Technique Vocal Problems and Remedies Vocal health How To Find A Good Teacher |
Author and voice teacher Gloria Bennett has taught Axl Rose of Guns N'Roses, Vince Neil of Motley Cr1⁄2e, Exene Cervenka of X, Steve Wynn of Dream Syndicate, Dexter Holland of The Offspring, and Anthony Keidis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others. Her comprehensive and practical book, now in its second edition, offers a clear explanation of the voice as an instrument and proper vocal technique. Through examples, anecdotes and exercises, Breaking Through provides for both the novice and professional vocalist a vital sourcebook for maintaining and enhancing the quality of the voice. Topics covered include: pitch problems and solutions, evening your range, projection without strain, how to stay vocally healthy on the road, how to find a good vocal coach, and much more.
| 1161 BOOK $14.95 |
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Stance Breathing / The Torso Phonation / The Throat Resonance / The Head Range And Timbre Singing And Health The Teacher / The Lesson Practice / Vocal Exercises Musicianship Pronunciatiation And Diction Interpretation Performance |
The Singer's Companion combines the author's extensive research on hundreds of professional singers' and singing teachers' books with 30 years of personal teaching experience. The book concentrates on traditional vocal and artistic development, as employed at the most renowned universities and conservatories. At the same time, the presentation is extremely practical and accessible. The language is simple, and minimal space is given to theory. As each aspect of good singing and artistry is explained, enlightening quotations from dozens of the best singers and teachers, such as Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti, Eileen Farrell, Manuel Garcia, and Emma Seiler, help the singer to grasp the concept. The building of the vocal instrument and the artist is the focus. Topics include stance, breathing, phonation, resonance, range, health, choosing a teacher, vocal exercises, musicianship, pronunciation and diction, interpretation, performance, and selecting material. Many illustrative diagrams appear in the text. The book includes exercise sheets, sample songs, and an illustrative CD. Any singer, from the would-be professional to the diligent choir member, can benefit from this easy-to-use, thorough companion.
| 6513 BOOK & CD $14.95 |
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Figure References Index Introduction Vocal Instrument Identification Vocal Hygiene CD Book Application Key Warm-up exercises Singing Performance Sessions Session Aids Glossary of Terms Conclusion Reference Texts |
Tried and proven by known industry professionals, Bob Rose's method for men and women will show you how to vitally improve your singing performance in all styles of music. These book/CD packs include live singing sessions demonstrating specialized techniques, and warm-up exercises to stretch, align and build your vocal instrument. They are designed to aid you in releasing, directing and controlling your singing, eliminating your problems and replacing them with working solutions.
| Male Voice 7401 BOOK & CD $19.95 |
| Female Voice 7402 BOOK & CD $19.95 |
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 b 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.
| 1169 6 CD SET $49.95 |
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Lesson 1: Register and Placement Somebody to Love We Belong Together Piano in the Dark Lesson 2: EQ and Breath Density Angel Love No Limit The Game of Love Lesson 3: Vibrato, Vibrato speed, vibrato width A Sunday Kind of Love I've Got You Under My Skin I Could Not Ask for More Lesson 4: Vowel Formation A Thousand Miles Daydreaming Complicated Lesson 5: Texturing and Stylization Techniques Saints and Angels Temptation What the World Needs Now Conclusion |
Gotta Sing: Learn to Sing Multiple Genres is a great tool for the professional and novice singer alike. The CD focuses on what makes a singing style unique by combining vocal elements and ingredients in different ratios of placements and resonances. Each lesson is followed by a demonstration of three songs in different genres. The genres discussed are Alternative, Country, Jazz, Pop, R&B, and Rock. The song selections were chosen from hits within each specific genre. The works of Jefferson Airplane, Mariah Carey, Brenda Russell, Sarah McLachlan, Mary Blige, Michelle Branch, Etta James, Diana Krall, Sara Evans, Vanessa Carlton, Aretha Franklin, and Wynonna are highlighted and broken down into vocal components. All songs are performed by Amparo with the purpose of demonstrating to the listener that learning and adding new genres to their repertoire is possible. A worksheet is available for download to help the listener identify and score the stylistic changes within each sample song.
| 6802 CD $19.95 |
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Introduction Breathe right to sing right Floor exercise/Diaphragmatic Standing Position Counting exercise The Four Phases of Breath Support Humming Warmups "Oh" exercise "Nay" exercise "Nee" exercise Warming Up exercises |
With this program, vocalists will learn how to develop stamina, hold a note longer with control, increase the range, develop vocal power and deliver a consistent sound as the tone quality is improved. Just follow the easy step by step instruction, set aside a consistent time to practice and you will reach your goals and experience success.
| 6630 CD $19.95 |
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Introduction Demonstration Abdominal Exercise "Hey" Exercise Straight Tone - Add Vibrato What does the Soft Palette Do? Yawning" Exercise Strengthen the Soft Palette Additional Exercises The Tonal Attack |
Vibrato is the "beautification" of tone. Singing without it, the tone is dull and lifeless. Some singers are born with a natural vibrato but do not understand how to control it. Singers who desire to develop vibrato will learn how with this step-by-step program. The singer should understand how to breathe by using the abdominal wall and ribcage.
| 6632 CD $19.95 |
This book is a valuable contribution to laryngeal knowledge and presents a concise profile of the anatomy of the larynx. Features exercises that will restructure the voice and teach the student a new way to handle the instrument.
| 6169 BOOK $12.95 |
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Diagnosing Vocal Faults A Basic Approach to Vocal Sound Posture Breathing and Support Phonation Registration Voice Classification Resonation Articulation The Speaking Voice Coordination |
Popular for more than two decades among college voice teachers and their students, this outstanding, authoritative vocal pedagogy text is an invaluable manual. It thoroughly examines the vocal problems prospective voice teachers will encounter daily in the teaching studio and choral rehearsal. The author’s approach is a unique one, based in large part on diagnostic procedures similar to those used by doctors. As each vocal fault is presented, its identifying characteristics or symptoms are stated, its possible causes are discussed, and corrective procedures are suggested. An especially valuable feature is the book’s accompanying CD that contains 14 male and female voice samples of the various vocal faults discussed in the text, enabling students to better identify basic characteristic sounds associated with each fault. Current and prospective choir directors and voice teachers who need help in improving the vocal sounds of choir members or students will find this practical guide-book to be an ever-present help in time of trouble.
| 6511 BOOK & CD $25.95 |
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The Importance Of Support Interfering Muscles Treating A Speech Problem Resonance Pitch Vowels The Resonators The Role of the Tongue Tongue Exercises The Larnyx Structure of The Larnyx Position of The Larnyx The Register The Tremelo The Vibrato Vibrato Exercises The Vocal Parameters Vocal Deficiency Hoarseness |
Back in print an updated second edition of this highly regarded book which explains voice production in a dynamic, precise and practical manner. Authoritative text based on physiology of the body and how it produces sound. Physically enlarged to fit with other textbooks on the shelf, and includes a new appendix with all of the figures duplicated in sequence so they are easier to find and use. Learn to care of that most valuable of all musical instruments - your own voice!
| 6454 BOOK $33.95 |
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Foreword Introduction Posture Breathing The Vocal Cords Tone Vowels Consonants Intonation Phrasing Recap Glossary Respiratory System Diagram About the Author |
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.
| 6611 BOOK $14.95 |
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The Musical Ear and the Natural Voice The Study of General The Study of the Verbal Contents in Vocal Music The Study of Vocal Technic The Vocal Student and the Teaching of Vocal Technic The Study of Repertoire The Incompetent Professional and the Competent Amateur |
As a long-time faculty member at the Julliard School Of Singing Mr. Kagen was a prominent musician with a vast experience of teaching singers. In this book he explains clearly and logically just what a student can and cannot expect from singing lessons. Particularly useful and interesting is the section dealing with various methods employed in teaching vocal technique. Not exercises but a common sense text: clear theories, basic aims, techniques, abilities and other helpful information for the serious singer.
| 6534 BOOK $6.95 |
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The Singer Within The Basics of Singing Advanced Rock-Singing Concepts and Techniques Making It Happen: Singing Live with a Band Making It Happen: Singing in the Studio |
This book covers what every rock singer needs to know. Exercises and songs are included to help you strengthen your voice and extend your range. Live and studio singing is explained including information on the equipment you'll need to sing with a band. The CD includes accompaniments for songs and exercises.
| 6063 BOOK & ENHANCED CD $10.95 |
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Warm 'er Up (or down) - There Is A Difference Posture - Holding Your Musical Instrument Motor - Rev Your Engines Vibrator - The Most Powerful 3/4 Inch in the World Registers - Head, Chest, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Resonators - Woofers and Tweeters Choral Singing - Electric Blender TMI - Rehearsal Tips Your Conducting Profile - Physician, Heal Thyself TLC - Thing's They Didn't Teach You Vocal Health - Soups to Nuts The Aging Voice - It's Gonna Happen |
From the basics of posture and breathing to the final bow of your concert, The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining ride through vocal and choral technique. The book is full of warm-ups, old and new. It is organized in two parts: The Voice and The Choir. Its fresh, physical approach to singing focuses on vocal and choral tone; vocal and choral technique. The author asks, "Who should read this book? Anyone who sings; anyone who conducts; anyone whose warm-ups need a B-12 shot; anyone who is interested in new ways to approach vocal study; anyone looking for rehearsal tips; anyone who is open to new programming ideas; my Mom." Timothy Seelig's humorous writing style is an absolute delight to read! 160 pages including plenty of photos helping explain the techniques.
| 6285 BOOK $24.95 |
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Group Vocal Technique: Pedagogical Organization Group Vocal Technique: Teaching Procedures Relaxation and Posture Building Spaciousness in the Voice Breathing The Anatomy of the Sigh Resonance and Placement Dynamics Crescendo/Decrescendo, messa di voce Register Consistency Range Extension Leaps Legato, Staccato, Martellato English Diction Fundamentals and The Five Pure Vowels Latin Diction Fundamentals German diction Fundamentals Vowel Modification Marking the Score Auditioning Singers Seating/Standing Plans to Enhance Choral Performance and Group Vocal Selection of Literature Conduction Technique |
Dedicate to Wilhelm Ehmann, This book is the first effort to organize the teaching of Group Vocal Technique into a method for providing vocal instruction to "amateur" choirs. This book has a two-fold purpose: (1) to provide documentation of "Group Vocal Technique" and serve as the first source of such an approach to vocal education and (2) to provide the choral conductor with a practical resource of written materials that can be used with choirs. Frauke Hasseman is a Professor of Conducting at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. She is recognized as one of the world's experts in the field of Group Vocal Technique. James M. Jordan is Associate professor of Conducting at the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. He is conductor of the Westminster Chapel Choir.
| 6238 BOOK $25.95 |
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Breathing Technique Making the First Sounds Freedom and Relaxation Tone Quality Legato Sostenuto Dynamics Consonants Flexibility Synthesis Variation Aesthetic Qualities Vocalises |
Text for college classrooms, private voice studios and those who are currently in the choral classroom. A concise, yet comprehensive study of vocal technique along with an extensive collection of related vocalises. The vocalises are presented in a manner that is "user-friendly," complete with accompaniments and numerous transpositions. This book contains more than 60 different exercises each designed to address specific vocal concepts. Whether you are a student of choral/vocal pedagogy, a beginning director or a veteran of many years in the classroom in need of new and fresh warm-ups to begin your daily rehearsals, this is the text that you have been waiting for. There is an accompanying student book so that every student can see the exercises, making introduction of new material much easier and more efficient.
| 6625 BOOK $24.95 |
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!
| 6368 BOOK & CD $14.95 |
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Posture Breathing Healthy Warmups for the Voice Relaxation Positioning the Jaw and Chin Vocal Placement Listening for Tone Quality Diction for High Pitches Ascending Phrases Phrases Starting on a High Pitch Long High Pitches Stamina for High-Pitched Music Ending on a High Pitch Good Intonation for High Pitches General Rehearsal Tips for Conductors Special Tips for Children's Voices |
Strategies and solutions for conductors, conductors-in-traning, and voice teachers. Once again, Telfer's terrific talent for analyzing a problematic situation and providing solutions will help singers sound better and feel more comfortable, this time with high pitches. By combining knowledge of the voice with vocal psychology, the sound of the choir or an individual voice can be changed. Includes tips for starting and ending on a high pitch, long high pitches, children's voices, and much more. An invaluable resource for all choir directors!
| 6227 BOOK $9.95 |
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Causes of Poor Intonation Posture and Intonation Awareness of Poor Intonation Intonation and Repertoire Hearing Your Own Voice Unison and Polyphonic Music Harmonic Music Help for Choirs With Multiple Tuning Problems Flat Singing: Problems with Vocal Production Sharp Singing Pronunciation and Intonation Singing Soft Music Singing Loud Music Dynamics That Change Gradually Music With Sustained Notes High Pitches Low Pitches Ascending and Descending Passages Rhythmic Music Tempo The Piano As a Tuning Aid Tips For Conductors |
Nancy Telfer tackles the problem of poor intonation in choirs in Singing in Tune, her new resource for singers, conductors, conductors-in-training, and voice teachers. First exploring the causes of poor intonation, Nancy then offers strategies and activities to overcome the problems. Singing in Tune can be used as a quick reference guide to solving specific problems, or as a comprehensive analysis of the causes of good and poor intonation. An ideal text for all students training to be conductors, and a must read for every choral conductor!
| 6226 BOOK $9.95 |
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Practical Guide for Students Exercises for Blending the Registers Chromatic Scale Minor Scales Exercises for Flexibility Varied Scales Repeated Notes Triplets Arpeggi Messa de Voce (Swelled Tones) The Appoggiature The Turn The Trill Trills Separated by a Third Development of the Exercises in the Form of Vocalises |
This very complete guide to Marchesi's style of vocal training has everything from a written guide for students, to a wealth of different exercises, each with instructions on vowel use and mouth placement.
| 6478 BOOK $15.95 |
This book is designed to assist choral groups in the rehearsal and performance practices of Jazz and Pop styles. Although styles may at time overlap, there is a clear distinction between the following styles in Jazz/Pop choral Literature: Broadway Two-Beat, Ballad, Rock, and Swing (including both up-tempo and regular swing). For each style there are stylistic considerations, suggestions for vocal production, choral warm-ups, and rehearsal techniques. Also included are brief musical works, called Performance Exercises, in each style. Transfer what you've learned about each style into your performance of the Performance Exercise. Later, you can transfer what you've learned to the rehearsal andc performance of other works in that style. The Performance Exercises can be used not only as teaching tools, but also as "stand alone" selections for performance.
| 6216 BOOK $3.95 |
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