The Vocal Athlete

Contents

• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Contributors
• Section I . Structure & Function of the Voice
• Chapter 1 . The Singer's Body: Alignment, movement, and Intention
• Introduction Kinesthetic Awareness and the Somatic Rolodex Tension versus Release Tensegrity Posture and Alignment Assessing Posture and Alignment Beyond Posture Body Mapping Yoga Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 2 . Respiratory Kinematics Historical Overview of Respiratory Pedagogy Contemporary Respiratory Pedagogical Training Respiratory Pedagogical Summary Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory Mechanism for the Singer Respiratory Kinematics for Voca
• References
• Chapter 3 . Laryngeal Anatomy, Physiology, and Function During Singing
• Introduction Role of the Larynx Basic Laryngeal Anatomy and Physiology Review of Nerve Supply to the Intrinsic Muscles Microstructure of the Vocal Folds Vocal Fold Vibration Phonatory Onset Vibrato Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 4 . Neurologic Control of Voice Production Working from the Top Down: From the Singer's Brain to the Singer's Body Central Nervous System Peripheral Nervous System Autonomic Nervous System Summary of Neuromotor and Neurosensory Pathways for Voice
• References
• Chapter 5 . Resonance and Vocal Acoustics
• Introduction Resonators and Resonance Focus and Placement Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 6 . Perceptions, Aesthetics and Registration in the Commercial Vocal Athlete
• Introduction History and Evolution of Vocal Registers Registration as a Laryngeal Event Registration ad a Vocal Tract/Timbre Event Registration Transitions in Classical and Musical Theater Vocal Athletes Voice Typing in Musical Theater Vocal Athletes Summ
• References
• Section II . Vocal Health and Fitness
• Chapter 7 . Impact of Phonotrauma on Vocal Health and Singing
• Introduction What Is Phonotrauma? Risk for Phonotrauma Impact of Phonotraumatic Behaviors on Voice and Singing When Is Vocal Rest Indicated? Voice Rest and Vocal Fold Surgery Wound Healing Physiology Vocal Rest Versus Vocal Exercise Vocal Load and Phonotr
• References
• Chapter 8 . Common Vocal Pathologies in Vocal Athletes: A Medical Perspective
• Introduction Muscle Tension Dysphonia Other Laryngeal Disorders Evaluation and Diagnosis of Vocal Pathology: What to Expect During a Visit? Treatment Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 9 . Multidisciplinary Care of the Vocal Athlete Leda Scearce
• Introduction The Voice Care Team The Voice Evaluation Roles and Responsibilities of the Voice Care Team Collaborative Interaction and Decision Making Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 10 . Laryngeal Reflux: What the Singer Needs to Know Adam D. Rubin and Cristina Jackson-Menaldi
• Introduction Symptoms Complications of Reflux How Do I Know if I Have Reflux? Treatment Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 11 . The Singer's Guide to Anesthesiology and Voice Samuel A. Schechtman and Andrew Rosenberg
• Introduction Basics of Anesthesia Procedures that Require Airway Devices Singer Concerns Other Common Airway and Vocal Tract Complications and Preventive Considerations Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 12 . Life Cycle of the Voice Overview The Pediatric Performer: Considerations for Vocal Performing in Children Through Adolescence Aspects of the Aging Voice and the Nonclassical Singer Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 13 . Medicine, Myths and Truths
• Introduction Medications and the Voice Reflux Medications Herbal Supplements and Vitamins Chapter Summary
• References
• Section III . Vocal Pedagogy for the 21st Century Vocal Athlete
• Chapter 14 . History of Classical Voice Pedagogy Overview Classical Vocal Pedagogy Early Vocal Pedagogues Chapter Summary
• References
• Appendix 14-A. Classical Vocal Pedagogy Resources
• Chapter 15 . Belting: Pedagogical Considerations
• Introduction Increasing Demand for Commercial Pedagogy and Belting Overview of History and Pedagogical Approaches for Belting Chapter Summary
• References
• Chapter 16 . Physiology of Belting: Research and Theory
• Introduction Belting-Perceptual Research Laryngeal Muscle Activity and Action during CCM Singing Voice Source Information on Belting Formants and Harmonic Findings/Singers Formant/Formant Tuning Intensity Findings Vibrato Findings Timbre/Spectral Slope Fi
• References
• Chapter 17 . Exercise Physiology Principals for Training the Vocal Athlete
• Introduction Muscle Fibers and Laryngeal Function Skeletal (Limb) Muscles Muscle Fuel Basic Training Principles for Exercise Science Research on Exercise Science for Voice Application of Exercise Physiology Principles for Training Vocal Athletes Vocal War
• References
• Chapter 18 . Application of Motor Learning Principals to Voice Training
• Introduction Motor Performance Versus Motor Learning Stages of Motor Learning Establishing Training Goals Structuring a Lesson The Forgetting Hypothesis Feedback and Cueing Reducing Learner Dependency Implicit versus Explicit Learning Directing Learners'
• References
• Chapter 19 . The Art of Perfection: What Every Singer Should Know About Audio Technology Matthew Edwards
• Introduction The Roots: Wax Cylinder Recordings Modern Recording Methods Live Performance Opera Listening Levels The Equipment Behind the Product Signal Processing Live Sound Systems Teaching with Audio Equipment Chapter Summary
• References
• Index