Bibliograph

Singing, by Phyllis Fulford and Michael Miller

Type

Label

Singing, by Phyllis Fulford and Michael Miller

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmusic

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Singing

Oclc number

870919844

Responsibility statement

by Phyllis Fulford and Michael Miller

Series statement

Idiot's guides

Summary

Offers a guide to singing, providing information and exercises on such topics as vocal imagery, vocal classification, vocal theory, sight singing, and phrasing and dynamics

Table Of Contents

Your first singing lesson -- Employing vocal imagery -- Finding your range -- Developing your technique with vocal exercises -- 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 -- Learning proper diction -- Employing proper phrasing and dynamics -- Establishing a practice routine -- Learning a new 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 onstage and in the studio -- Belting it out in vocal competitions -- Following your dreams

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