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Singing For Dummies

Singing For Dummies


By Pamelia S. Phillips

ISBN: 978-0-7645-2475-2
Format: Paper
Pages: 360 Pages
Pub. Date: July 2003

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Price: $24.99
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Introduction.

Part I: Exploring the Mechanics of Singing.

Chapter 1: So You Want To Sing . . . .

Chapter 2: Getting in the Right Frame of Spine.

Chapter 3: Breathing for Singing.

Chapter 4: Toning Up the Voice.

Part II: Discovering Your Singing Voice.

Chapter 5: Matching Voice Types: More Than Your Average Dating Service.

Chapter 6: Acquiring Beautiful Tone.

Chapter 7: Exploring Resonance.

Chapter 8: Shaping Your Vowels for Clarity.

Chapter 9: Exercising Consonants for Articulation.

Part III: Developing Your Technique.

Chapter 10: Developing a Practice Routine.

Chapter 11: Discovering the Parts of Your Singing Voice.

Chapter 12: Raising the Roof on Your Range.

Chapter 13: Guys and Dolls: What’s Unique about Your Voice.

Chapter 14: Tuning Up Your Speaking Voice for Belting.

Chapter 15: Finding the Right Voice Teacher for You.

Chapter 16: Training for Singing.

Part IV: Singing in Performance.

Chapter 17: Selecting Your Music Material.

Chapter 18: Mastering the Musical Elements.

Chapter 19: Acting the Song.

Chapter 20: Confronting Your Fear of Performing.

Chapter 21: Auditioning a Song for Musical Theater.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 22: Ten Performers with Good Technique.

Chapter 23: Ten FAQ about Singing.

Chapter 24: Ten Tips to Maintaining Vocal Health.

Chapter 25: Ten Tips for Performing Like a Pro.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Suggested Songs to Advance Your Singing Technique.

Appendix B: About the CD.

Index.

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