Making more sense of how to sing : multisensory techniques for voice lessons and choir rehearsals / Alan J. Gumm.
| Author/creator | Gumm, Alan |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Galesville, MD : Meredith Music Publications, ©2009. |
| Description | ix, 190 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Breath energy that supports vocal tone. Posture ; Abdominal breathing ; Ribcage expansion and costal breathing -- Accurate, relaxed, and vibrant vocal tone. Acoustics: frequency ; Pitch accuracy ; Lower larynx ; Open and relaxed throat and glottis ; Vocal fold pressure ; Vocal registers ; Effects of posture and phonation -- Focused, lifted, and resonant tone. Acoustics: timbre and harmonics ; Raised and open soft palate ; Beyond the palate ; From the oropharynx to the nasopharynx ; Deeper and wider sinus resonance ; Vowel and register resonance ; Effects of posture on resonance -- Projection of release of sound. Acoustics: amplitude ; Moving sound beyond the resonators ; Learning to hear sound in a room ; Choral applications: no one is heard, everyone is heard -- Freedom of articulators from other functions. Clear and distinct vowels ; Separate function of the tongue ; Free and quick-moving jaw ; Loose and responsive cheeks and lips ; Putting it all together. |
| Abstract | This book reveals how anybody can learn to sing and how any voice teacher or choral conductor can get anybody to sing, and keep making breakthroughs in singing. With multi-sensory techniques to match and build learning strengths, this book is for any singer from the rank beginner including those thought to lack the ability to the experienced and mature singer. Whether for self-guided, teacher-guided, or conductor-guided learning situations, this unique collection of exercises wakes up the senses for amazing results |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-189). |
| ISBN | 9781574631524 |
| ISBN | 1574631527 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT820 .G85 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |