Description
Book SynopsisScientific knowledge of vocal acoustics has grown exponentially in the last eighty years. With sophisticated yet inexpensive sound analysis technology, more voice teachers are curious about the value of vocal acoustics for the studio and see the need to understand it for more efficient, scientifically informed pedagogy.
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. Unlike many other singing texts, this book approaches the voice exclusively as an acoustic phenomenon.
Bozeman addresses a myriad of topics including:
- Harmonics and theories of vocal resonance
- Formants and their interaction with harmonics
- Vocal registration
- Passaggio training
- Tube acoustics and their pedagogic implications
- The acoustics of belting
- Vocal acoustic technology useful for the studio
Also included are hands-on exercises to illustrate concepts.
Table of ContentsForeword
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
