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Book SynopsisThe art of singing is constantly evolving and reflecting our changing world, proving the importance of versatility for opening oneself to other cultures and styles, enriching the experience of communicating with the human voice, and most importantly, enjoying more opportunities for professional performance. While singers explore the myriad ways to communicate emotion and ideas, they experiment with different timbres, instruments, languages, and musical genres. As situations vary, the demands on the voice as a musical instrument, and the act of singing itself, must be modified. In this follow up to her 1999 volume, The Professional Vocalist, author Rachel L. Lebon continues to give expert advice on the singing profession, describing the musical and vocal adjustments essential to becoming a versatile vocalist. She addresses proprioception, the kinesthetic feedback, vocal adjustments associated with crossing over and exploring new sounds and styles, and performing authentically within co
Trade ReviewIn this manual for singers, Lebon (jazz voice, U. of Miami) discusses ways to perform a variety of genres. She explains microphone styles and their connection to performing blues and jazz, rehearsal techniques, how to perform in intimate and large venues and with various types of ensembles, classical vocal techniques based on those used by instrumentalists, and vocal pedagogy for commercial music and jazz. Techniques covered include phrasing, vibrato, how to project, endurance, breath management, and lyric interpretation. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 1. Crossing Over from Acoustical Idioms to Microphone Idioms Chapter 4 2. Microphone Singing in the Performance Area Chapter 5 3. Crossing Over from Microphone Idioms to Classical Idioms Chapter 6 4. Pedagogical Approaches to Microphone Idioms Chapter 7 5. Vocal Pedagogy for Versatility Part 8 Appendix 1: Tips for Listening Part 9 Appendix 2: Who's Who Part 10 References Part 11 Index Part 12 About the Author
