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During the past decades, "Dynamics of the singing voice" has successfully been established as a reference text for teachers of singing, singers, choral conductors and organists, speech and voice therapists, laryngologists and other health professionals, psychologists and those in linguistics. It discusses the physiological, psychological, musical and emotional aspects of the voice, particularly as they relate to singing but also to speaking. The book provides a greater understanding of how the voice works and the many factors involved in singing as well as an objective discussion of singing without reference to specific techniques.
In this fifth edition, the author has now updated and rearranged the content. Furthermore she has added a new chapter on vocal pedagogic aspects in order to meet the requirements of the art of singing of the 21st century. Thus this new book provides the reader with the established concepts in combination with the latest knowledge about modern approaches to the singing voice.
List of contents
The human energy field and singing.- Vocal pedagogy in the 21st Century.- What every singer needs to know: Co-ordination, spontaneity and artistry.- The role and function of the voice: an overview.- Posture and breathing in singing.- Phonation.- Resonation and vocal quality.- Articulation.- Vocal health.- Research in singing.- Appendices.
Summary
A reference text for teachers of singing, singers, choral conductors and organists, speech and voice therapists, laryngologists and other health professionals, psychologists and those in linguistics. It discusses the physiological, psychological, musical and emotional aspects of the voice and provides a greater understanding of how the voice works, plus other factors involved in singing. Important features of this work are the clear illustrations, the broad coverage of the topic and the extensive bibliography.
