Description
Book SynopsisThis book gives readers a comprehensive guide to voice science, vocal health, audio technology, technical approaches, and stylistic parameters for various rock subgenres. Author Matthew Edwards provides easy-to-understand explanations of technical concepts, with tips for practical application, and suggestions for listening and further reading.
Trade ReviewTeachers who are interested in teaching rock singers can consult resources such as this volume. Singers interested in performing professionally in the rock genre will find this book informative and useful, and those who teach them should read this volume as well. * Journal of Singing *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Still Like That Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll: A History Lesson Chapter 2 – Singing Music Theater and Voice Science, Scott McCoy Chapter 3 – Vocal Health and the Rock Singer, Wendy LeBorgne Chapter 4 – Let Me Hear You Scream! (Rock Vocal Pedagogy) Chapter 5 – Blue Suede Shoes: Singing with Style Chapter 6 – I Love It Loud!: Using Audio Enhancement Technology Chapter 7 – Who Are You? Who-Who, Who-Who? Chapter 8 – Takin’ Care of Business Chapter 9 – We Don’t Need No Education! Or Do We? Appendix A – Classical Training and Bel Canto, Kathryn Green Appendix B – Vocal Exercise Patterns Appendix C – Breathing for Singing, Christina Howell Appendix D – Glossary of Terms Appendix E – Phonetic Symbols, Jonathan Flom
