Author: John W. TuftsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Exploring Twentieth-Century Vocal Music
Author: Sharon MabryPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195349610
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
The vocal repertoire of the twentieth century--including works by Schoenberg, Boulez, Berio, Larsen, and Vercoe--presents exciting opportunities for singers to stretch their talents and demonstrate their vocal flexibility. Contemporary composers can be very demanding of vocalists, requiring them to recite, trill, and whisper, or to read non-traditional scores. For singers just beginning to explore the novelties of the contemporary repertoire, Exploring Twentieth-Century Vocal Music is an ideal guide. Drawing on over thirty years of experience teaching and performing the twentieth century repertoire, Sharon Mabry has written a cogent and insightful book for singers and voice teachers who are just discovering the innovative music of the twentieth century. The book familiarizes readers with the new and unusual notation systems employed by some contemporary composers. It suggests rehearsal techniques and vocal exercises that help singers prepare to tackle the repertoire. And the book offers a list of the most important and interesting works to emerge in the twentieth century, along with suggested recital programs that will introduce audiences as well as singers to this under-explored body of music.
A Handbook of Vocal Music (Classic Reprint)
Author: John W. TuftsPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780282743321
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Excerpt from A Handbook of Vocal Music His Handbook has been prepared in order to bring about a greater harmony in teaching, and to explain in detail the various steps which must be taken in the study of the books of the different series. Mere methods are of little value unless the material is in strict accordance with the right educational idea; indeed, with the best elementary method the music may be such as utterly to defeat the plan. It is important that every succession of tones, however simple, should be introduced and studied with the musical development ever in view. Mere sight-singing, however skilfully exercised, is but a stepping-stone to the right musical rendering. When the first is over-estimated, we have little that is helpful to the student or singer. Every technical point should im mediately have its musical application. This is an original feature of the Normal Music Course. This principle applies in a large degree to music without words, so that the language of tones may exercise the strongest influence over the mind. In the songs with words, the words must be chosen with the greatest care, each poem simply as read expressing a positive idea. In the union, then, of the music and words, there must be the most positive agreement. The music is the most pertinent and suggestive; but the words, as far as possible, should second the expression of the tones; and in the combination there should be the most accurate correspondence. This correspondence should always be shown after the preparatory work with music and words is fully mastered, so that in the rendering of either there may be no uncertainty. Mere prettiness should never take the place of the best and most earnest expression of musical and literary thought. The selections need not, how ever, be mere problems of tune or time to be worked out. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A HANDBOOK OF VOCAL MUSIC
Author: John W. TuftsComplete Handbook of Voice Training
Author: Richard AldersonPublisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Given in memory of James C. Ross, Jr. by Lannes and Peggy Hope.
The Oxford Handbook of Singing
Author: Graham F. WelchPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192576070
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 1200
Book Description
Singing has been a characteristic behaviour of humanity across several millennia. Chorus America (2009) estimated that 42.6 million adults and children regularly sing in one of 270,000 choruses in the US, representing more than 1:5 households. Similarly, recent European-based data suggest that more than 37 million adults take part in group singing. The Oxford Handbook of Singing is a landmark text on this topic. It is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wishes to know more about the pluralistic nature of singing. In part, the narrative adopts a lifespan approach, pre-cradle to senescence, to illustrate that singing is a commonplace behaviour which is an essential characteristic of our humanity. In the overall design of the Handbook, the chapter contents have been clustered into eight main sections, embracing fifty-three chapters by seventy-two authors, drawn from across the world, with each chapter illustrating and illuminating a particular aspect of singing. Offering a multi-disciplinary perspective embracing the arts and humanities, physical, social and clinical sciences, the book will be valuable for a broad audience within those fields.
A New Handbook for Singers and Teachers
Author: Richard AldersonPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0190920440
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"This book is an instruction/reference manual for young singers, advanced performers, and singing teachers. Several facets of this book are unique and set it aside from other vocal pedagogy books. It is presented in two coordinated parts. Part One contains specific instruction in how to sing. Part Two offers details in how to teach singing: a wealth of information that is applicable throughout a singing life. Part One offers detailed, illustrated descriptions of the vocal mechanism and its function, as well as related exercises and vocalises. It also incorporates diction rules, information related to aspects of the young voice, the aging voice, audition strategies, and more. Part Two includes specific, practical advice on how to train singers to perform effectively, set up a teaching studio, and create lesson plans. Finally, this book provides an internet bibliography that lists pertinent websites. The continued lifelong relevance of the book is a major aspect. It is a book to be referred to over and again"--
A First Book in Vocal Music
Author: Eleanor SmithSinger's Handbook (Music Instruction)
Author: Anne PeckhamPublisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476866996
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
(Berklee Methods). The Berklee in the Pocket Singer's Handbook is a must-have guide that sets a perfect 45- to 60-minute practice routine for you. Use it as your practice manual for a total vocal workout, from warm up to cool down. Covers: breathing exercises, tips for productive practice, mental practicing, breathing for relaxation, cool down techniques and more. Learn new tunes, clarify diction, and improve all aspects of your singing!
Singing in Style
Author: Martha ElliottPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300109320
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Muziekhistorisch en musicologisch overzicht van de klassieke solozang vanaf de barok tot heden.
The Solo Singer in the Choral Setting
Author: Margaret OlsonPublisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810869144
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
While there are many similarities between solo and choral singing, they are not the same discipline, and it is important to realize the different approaches necessary for each. In The Solo Singer in the Choral Setting: A Handbook for Achieving Vocal Health, Olson presents the unique perspective of choral singing from a soloist's viewpoint, providing a clear outline of several issues facing the solo singer in the choral setting. She discusses concepts as diverse as body position in rehearsal and acoustic sound production, and she offers practical ideas for solving these challenges. Teaching examples and case studies help illustrate the problems and offer potential solutions for handling the challenges of the choral environment. After a general overview of vocal technique, the chapters address the physiological, psychological, pedagogical, acoustic, and interpretive issues facing the solo singer in the choral setting. Concepts, such as phonation; resonation and timbre; approaches to diction; voice classification; choral blend; interpreting emotion; relationships among choral conductor, singer, and teacher of singing; and the use of vibrato are examined in detail. Concluding with a conversation with two choral conductors, as well as a glossary, bibliography, and index, this volume is beneficial to singers, teachers, and conductors alike.