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Book SynopsisThis second edition of Esther Salaman's acclaimed book comes with added ideas and exercises. The message though is still the same: singing at all stages and the personality behind the voice - the aspirations, fears and courage we need to explore our invisible instrument. The book covers every aspect of voice production and the author's appreciation of the Bel Cantists underlies all her work. She gives a detailed plan for vocal health, as well as technical exercises in the form of musical examples. Singers of all ages, teachers and choir trainers will find it immensley helpful. The book included an analysis of Schubert's 'An die Musik'.
Trade Review'You make statement after statement which please and flatter my own comprehension of the art of singing. I hope that you have lots of readers who heed your words.' - Dame Joan Sutherland; 'Esther Salaman encapsulates very pithily the basis of her teaching methods, and I feel sure this book will be welcomed, by singers and teachers alike, for its directness and sound common-sense' - Sir Mark Elder
Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition, Foreword by Mark Elder, Prelude, Unlocking Your Voice, Freedom and Agility, Vibrazione - Vibrancy, Messa di Voce - Expression: Dynamics, Resonance, 'Covering the Sound' and Registers, Your Daily Voice Limbering, Vowels and Consonants, The Wish to Sing, Tension and Performance, Voice Strain and Other Hazards, The Pleasures and Perils of the Singing Profession, Side Tracks and Deception, Teachers and Students, More About Bel Canto, Choir Trainers, Finale, Appendix: Analysis of Schubert's 'An die Musik'
