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Peckham, Anne.
Singing -- Instruction and study.
Singing -- Methods -- Self-instruction
Singing -- Physiological aspects.
Voice culture -- Exercises.
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The contemporary singer [music] : elements of vocal technique /
Anne
Peckham
.
by
Peckham
,
Anne
.
Berklee Press ; Distributed by Hal Leonard, c2010.
Call #:
783.043 P368c
Subjects
Singing -- Instruction and study.
Singing -- Methods -- Self-instruction
Singing -- Physiological aspects.
Voice culture -- Exercises.
Series
Berklee guide.
ISBN:
9780876391075 (pbk.)
0876391072 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Elements of vocal technique [music]
Format:
[music] :
Edition:
2nd ed.
Description:
192 p. : ill., music ; 31 cm. + 1 sound disc (69 min., 26 sec. : digital ; 12 cm.).
Notes:
"Vocal technique/performance."--Front cover
Companion CD contains recorded exercises for all voice ranges and types to practice advice and tips discussed in the text.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-183) and index.
Contents:
Studying voice. Tips for getting started ; An overview of the singing process -- Breath management. Posture ; Four steps of effective breathing ; Different approaches to breathing ; Breathing exercises --The larynx. Anatomy ; Initiating tone -- Enhancing tone quality. The resonators ; Discovering your resonance -- Vocal registers and blending. Registers, range, resonance, and placement ; Yodeling ; Tips for working on registers ; Belting -- Diction. Formal and informal diction ; Microphones ; Singing and non-singing diction ; Five primary vowels ; Compound vowels (diphthongs) ; Vowel modifications in your high range ; Three kinds of attacks ; Consonants ; Pronunciation checklist -- Practicing. Productive practicing ; Establish a routine ; Beginning warm-up ; Vocal technique ; Song study ; Cool down -- Maintaining vocal health. Vocal health : facts ; Vocal health guidelines ; Marking for voice conservation -- Beyond the basics -- Performing. Focusing your performance ; Classical to pop transition ; Microphone techniques ; Advice from the expert ; Performance anxiety.
Performers:
Jude Crossen, Tamara Gebhardt,
Anne
Peckham
, vocals ; David Shrewsbury, piano.
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