Vocal technique : a physiologic approach / Jan E. Bickel, D.M.A.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bickel, Jan E., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Singing--Instruction and study.

Singing.

Singing--Physiological aspects.

Voice--Care and hygiene.

Voice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 227 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, CA : Plural, [2017]

Summary:

This text provides the essential information on anatomy, posture, breath management, physiology of tone production, achieving resonance, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), classification of voices, health care for singers, a logical method for learning repertoire, stage deportment, and technology. It is the ideal text for voice classes and lessons at the university level as well as for voice lessons in the independent studio.

Contents:

Some answers to questions before we begin developing a voal technique

Anatomy of the singer's instrument: design and function

Establishing correct posture for singing

Breath management for singers

The physiology of vocal tone production

An introduction to articulation and lyric diction for singers

Developing beatiful tone quality, resonance, and freedom

Keeping your voice healthy

Beyond vocal technique: becoming an artistic performer

Science and technology in the voice studio.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-944883-34-7

OCLC:

1041706905