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Book SynopsisSo many who love to sing are drawn to the immediacy and essential simplicity of the music we commonly call folk. Folk music, in fact, can serve as the perfect entry point for those just starting on their singing careers because of the ways in which it sidesteps the strictures of classical forms without giving up the fundamentals of professional singing techniques. In So You Want to Sing Folk Music, singer and writer Valerie Mindel demystifies this sprawling genre, looking at a variety of mainly traditional American musical styles as well as those of the folk revival that continues in various forms to this day. The aim is to help the fledgling singer better understand the scope of folk music and find his or her voice in the genre, looking at the how of creating a vocal sound that reflects a folk-based style. The book looks at specific repertories and ways of approaching them in terms of both working up material and performing it. It also looks at some of the realities of folk music in t
Trade ReviewThe strength of the “So You Want to Sing” series is that it offers a resource for performers who are interested in a specific genre of music. So You Want to Sing Folk Music is no exception. The author is experienced and knowledgeable about the genre, and she identifies the characteristics and demands of folk music. Singers who are interested in singing this repertoire will benefit from reading this volume. * Journal of Singing *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 – You Know It When You Hear It Chapter 2 – Vocal Nitty-Gritty Chapter 3 – Sweet Harmony Chapter 4 – Working Up a Song Chapter 5 – Putting It Out There Chapter 6 – Singing and Voice Science, Scott McCoy Chapter 7 – Vocal Health and the Singer of Folk Music, Wendy LeBorgne Chapter 8 – Using Audio Enhancement Technology, Matthew Edwards
