Singing for dummies

Pamelia S. Phillips

Book - 2003

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Published
New York : Wiley c2003.
Language
English
Main Author
Pamelia S. Phillips (-)
Physical Description
326 p. : ill., music ; 24 cm.+ 1 compact disc (digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography
Includes index.
ISBN
9780764524752
  • Introduction
  • About This Book
  • How to Use This Book and the CD to Improve Your Singing
  • How This Book Is Organized
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Where to Go from Here
  • Part I. Exploring the Mechanics of Singing
  • Chapter 1. So You Want To Sing
  • I Love to Sing! What Singing Is Really All About
  • What You Want to Know Right from the Beginning
  • Developing Your Singing Voice
  • Working the Different Parts of Your Voice
  • Applying Your Technique
  • Applying Technique to Performance
  • Chapter 2. Getting in the Right Frame of Spine
  • Evaluating Your Posture
  • Creating Correct Posture
  • Releasing Tension
  • Chapter 3. Breathing for Singing
  • Breathing Basics
  • Practicing Inhalation
  • Practicing Exhalation
  • Advancing Your Breath Control
  • Chapter 4. Toning Up the Voice
  • Defining Tone
  • Flexing Your Singing Muscles
  • Matching Pitch Whether You're Tone Deaf or Not
  • Releasing Tension for Better Tone
  • Part II. Discovering Your Singing Voice
  • Chapter 5. Matching Voice Types: More Than Your Average Dating Service
  • Sifting through the Ingredients to Determine Your Voice Type
  • Identifying the Fab Four
  • Casting Call
  • Determining Your Voice Type
  • Chapter 6. Acquiring Beautiful Tone
  • Creating Tone
  • Releasing Tone
  • Sustaining Tone
  • Finding Your Vibrato
  • Chapter 7. Exploring Resonance
  • Good Vibrations
  • Eliminating Nasality
  • Debunking Common Misconceptions
  • Chapter 8. Shaping Your Vowels for Clarity
  • Getting Your Backside into Shape--Back Vowels, That Is
  • Mastering the Front Vowels
  • Chapter 9. Exercising Consonants for Articulation
  • Making Tip Consonants
  • Making Soft Palate Consonants
  • Working Lip Consonants
  • Working Combination Consonants
  • Part III. Developing Your Technique
  • Chapter 10. Developing a Practice Routine
  • Knuckling Down to a Practice Plan
  • Getting Answers to Your Practicing Questions
  • Warming Up
  • Exercising Your Voice
  • Practicing Correctly
  • Chapter 11. Discovering the Parts of Your Singing Voice
  • Finding Your Middle Voice
  • Checking Out Your Chest Voice
  • Aiming High with Head Voice
  • Making a Smooth Transition
  • Chapter 12. Raising the Roof on Your Range
  • Tactics for Tackling Register Transitions
  • Working on Your Range
  • Taking Your Agility to New Levels
  • Improvising for a Better Pop Sound
  • Chapter 13. Guys and Dolls: What's Unique about Your Voice
  • Doing It for the Boys
  • You Go Girl!
  • Chapter 14. Tuning Up Your Speaking Voice for Belting
  • Playing around with Pitch
  • Defining Healthy Belting
  • Preparing for Belting
  • Chapter 15. Finding the Right Voice Teacher for You
  • Yes!--A Voice Teacher Is Right for You
  • Searching for the Best Voice Teacher
  • Knowing What to Expect from the Teacher
  • Knowing What to Expect from Yourself
  • Making Your First Lesson a Success
  • Chapter 16. Training for Singing
  • Defining Training Requirements
  • Training to Sing at Any Age
  • Training with a Choir
  • Part IV. Singing in Performance
  • Chapter 17. Selecting Your Music Material
  • Choosing the Song
  • Shopping for the Hard Copy
  • Chapter 18. Mastering the Musical Elements
  • Tackling a Song in Steps
  • Reading Musical Notation
  • Using Vocal Technique in Your New Song
  • Chapter 19. Acting the Song
  • Seeing the Song as a Story
  • Exploring Character
  • Getting Physical
  • Chapter 20. Confronting Your Fear of Performing
  • Facing the Symptoms
  • Alleviating Anxiety through Preparation
  • Performing to Build Confidence
  • Chapter 21. Auditioning a Song for Musical Theater
  • Getting Some Tips on Musical Theater
  • Selecting Your Songs
  • Getting Yourself and Your Music Ready
  • What Goes On at an Audition?
  • Part V. The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 22. Ten Performers with Good Technique
  • Eileen Farrell
  • Frederica von Stade
  • Luciano Pavarotti
  • Audra McDonald
  • Brian Stokes Mitchell
  • Karen Carpenter
  • Elvis Presley
  • Luther Vandross
  • LeAnn Rimes
  • Garth Brooks
  • Chapter 23. Ten FAQ about Singing
  • Is belting bad?
  • Why doesn't my voice work sometimes?
  • What's the difference between a coach, voice teacher, and an accompanist?
  • If my voice is scratchy, do I have nodes?
  • Do I have to be fat to have a big voice?
  • What's the best singing method?
  • Do I have to speak Italian to sing well?
  • Can I have a few drinks before the performance to calm my nerves?
  • Why can't I eat ice cream before I sing?
  • What do I do if my voice is husky, breathy, strident, muffled, and hooty?
  • Chapter 24. Ten Tips to Maintaining Vocal Health
  • Figuring Out Everyday Abuses
  • Incorporating Healthy Speech into Your Singing
  • Getting the Skinny on Weight
  • Keeping Yourself Hydrated
  • Getting Plenty of Shut-Eye
  • Making Sure You're Well-Nourished
  • Preventing a Sore Throat or Infection
  • Medicating a Sore Throat
  • Keeping Your Emotional Life in Check
  • Paying Your Voice Teacher
  • Chapter 25. Ten Tips for Performing Like a Pro
  • Rehearsing to Beat the Band
  • Wearing the Right Duds
  • Finding Your Stance
  • Singing with a Piano, Organ, or Band
  • Making Your Entrance
  • Roping in Your Audience
  • Ignoring That Mosquito
  • Handling Those Hands
  • Using the Mic
  • Taking Your Bow
  • Part VI. Appendixes
  • Appendix A. Suggested Songs to Advance Your Singing Technique
  • Classical: Ten songs for soprano
  • Classical: Ten songs for mezzo
  • Classical: Ten songs for tenor
  • Classical: Ten songs for baritone or bass
  • Musical theater: Ten songs for soprano
  • Musical theater: Ten songs for mezzo
  • Musical theater: Ten belt songs for women
  • Musical theater: Ten songs for tenor
  • Musical theater: Ten songs for baritone/tenor
  • Musical theater: Ten belt songs for men
  • Country: Ten songs for women
  • Country: Ten songs for men
  • Pop: Ten songs for women
  • Pop: Ten songs for men
  • Appendix B. About the CD
  • Finding the "On the CD" Icon
  • Tracks on the CD
  • Troubleshooting
  • Index