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Category: Book
Authors: Melissa Malde, Kurt Alexander Zeller, Maryjean Allen
Publisher: Plural Publishing
Studio: Plural Publishing
Manufacturer: Plural Publishing
Label: Plural Publishing
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 218
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 1597563242
Dewey Decimal Number: 783.043
EAN: 9781597563246
ASIN: 1597563242
Publication Date: October 2008
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How well do you know your body? Well, the here's how and what's what of your vocal instrument your entire body, not just the larynx are contained succinctly, clearly, and simply in this practical new book. What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body gives singers and their teachers a Body Mapping resource from anatomy and physiology to body awareness that helps them discover and correct misconceptions about the way their bodies are built and the way they function. In doing so, it provides maps with detailed descriptions of the structures and movement used in breathing, phonation, resonance, articulation and gesture illuminated with numerous illustrations and supported by many exploratory exercises. Because the structures and movements inherent in the vocal instrument are the same for every singer, they apply equally to every kind of singing. Differences in style result from differences in the choice of movement. Understanding and mapping the structures and movements used in singing provides the technical foundation for all singers. The purpose of this book is to provide singers with that foundation. This book does not espouse a single method or attempt to teach singing techniques. Rather, it describes the movements of singing with accuracy and detail so that singers may experiment on their own and communicate with each other more effectively. This has never been done before and it is a substantial contribution to music education in general and the education of singers in particular. In one author's words, This book is needed because singers deserve to know the truth about their bodies. There are many pedagogy books that present the anatomy and physiology without helping singers find its practical application. There are books that take a holistic approach without sufficient anatomical and physiological detail. What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body will strike a balance, giving singers the information they need and the
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This rocks! November 26, 2008
This book is amazing!!! It really helped me out when I taught my voice students, not to mention, my technique is greatly improving. I especially enjoyed the chapters about Alexander technique, and the craft of gesturing while singing. I would highly recommend this book to any singer, teacher or performer.
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