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Format:

Book

Author:

Fulford, Phyllis.

Title:

The complete idiot's guide to singing / by Phyllis Fulford and Michael Miller.

Publisher, Date:

Description:

xx, 249 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Summary:

Offers a guide to singing, providing information and exercises on such topics as vocal imagery, vocal classification, vocal theory, sight singing, and phrasing and dynamics.

Series:

Complete idiot's guide

Complete idiot's guide.

Subjects:

Singing -- Methods -- Self-instruction.

Genre:

Programmed instructional materials.

Other Author:

Miller, Michael, 1958-

Other Title:

Singing

Notes:

Includes index.

CD [compact disc] tracks: p. [237]-238.

Contents:

pt. 1. Finding your voice. So you want to be a singer ; Your first singing lesson ; Employing vocal imagery ; Finding your range ; Developing your technique with vocal exercises -- pt. 2. Learning to sing properly. Let's get physical ; Straight and tall : why posture makes a difference ; Learning to exhale : learning breath control ; Finding your focus : vocal placement and the even voice -- pt. 3. Sight singing and vocal theory. Basic vocal theory ; Do, a dear : basic solfeggio techniques ; Practicing your sight singing -- pt. 4. Taking it further. Diction ; Phrasing and dynamics ; Learning and practicing a song -- pt. 5. Singing in style. Choral singing ; Classical and musical theater ; Pop, rock, and country ; Jazz ; Gospel and R&B -- pt. 6. The next steps. Taking care of your voice ; Finding a teacher ; Singing on stage and in the studio ; Follow your dreams.

Web Site:

Contributor biographical information

Publisher description

LCCN:

2003106907

ISBN:

1592570860

9781592570867

1592570860

Other Number:

52968885

System Availability:

2

Current Holds:

0

# Local items:

2

Control Number:

129456

# Local items in:

2

# System items in:

2

Call Number:

783.043 Fulford