Description
Book SynopsisRefreshing and imaginative, this book teaches through enhanced awareness and instructs through clear and specific exercises. Cicely BerryA practical course for actors and other professional voice-users to achieve clarity and expressivity with the voice. Setting out the fundamental principles of voice training, the book provides structured and informed methods for developing vocal power, range and flexibility. At the heart of the book are practical projects with exercises which enable you to:- connect your breath with your voice- meet the demands of your performance- use your voice expressively through fully controlling pitch and range Each chapter consists of an introductory framework; explorations; exercises; follow-up work; suggested texts and further reading altogether offering a unique, student-centred approach not found in other voice books.This revised edition speaks more directly to the actor, rather than the voice teacher, through revised terminology and descripti
Trade ReviewI truly recommend this imaginative, practical book to drama students and professional actors as well as to those just interested in exploring their own voices. It's a gem. * Speaking English *
The format of the book is designed to allow both teachers and students to engage deeply with work on the voice. * Singing *
A stimulating, imaginative and practical workbook * Communicating Voice *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Relaxation, Release and Alignment Chapter 2: Breath and Voice - Connect Chapter 3: Breath and Voice - Supply and Support Chapter 4: Resonance and Range Chapter 5: Articulation and Muscularity Appendices (vocal warm-up, vocal health, sample curricula, professional histories, bibliography) Bibliography Index
