Practical Vocal Acoustics

Kenneth Bozeman distills the most important vocal acoustics principles and insights for contemporary teachers and singers. With concise and easy-to-understand language, the book takes these complex concepts and imparts practical tips and strategies that anyone can use in their teaching and singing.

List of contents

Foreword
Preface
About the Author
1 Introduction
2 Harmonics Primer
3 Overview of the Changing Theories of Vocal Resonance
4 Formants Primer
5 Harmonic/Formant Interactions
6 Female/Treble Voice Resonance Strategies
7 Male Passaggio Training
8 Perceptions of Turning Over
9 Pedagogic Implications of Tube Acoustics
10 Pedagogic Strategies that Encourage Tube Stability and a Convergent Resonator
11 The Acoustics of Belting
12 Semantic Differences
13 Acoustic Explorations
14 Corollary Strategies
15 Laryngeal Registration Revisited
16 Instructional Technology
Definitions
Abbreviations
Appendix 1: Madde Explorations
Appendix 2: Approximate F1 Locations by Voice 1
Appendix 3: Events Surrounding the Male Passaggio
Appendix 4: Youtube Examples
Selected References
Index

About the author

Kenneth Bozeman, tenor, was the Frank C. Shattuck Professor of Music at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he was chair of the voice department and taught voice, and voice science and pedagogy.

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth Bozeman
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.08.2022
• EAN: 9781538174647
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-7464-7
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 230 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Print on Demand; National Association of Teachers of Singing Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music theory; Music, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Voice, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Appreciation, Techniques Of Music / Music Tutorials, Singing: techniques