The Vocal Athlete Workbook: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer

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Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Section I . Preparing the Singer's Mind and Body
Introduction and Overview
Chapter 1 . Exercises for Mental Focus Centering the Breath [insert companion site icon] Barbara J. Walker The Voice Scan [insert companion site icon] Robert C. Sussuma Dialogue with Your Voice Joanna Cazden Your Voice in Real Life: A Vocal Exploration Th
Chapter 2 . Physical Stretches and Alignment Body Movement to Achieve Vocal Freedom Sarah L. Schneider Semi-Supine with Spinal Jiggle and Pelvic Bowl Slosh/Slide Marya Spring Cordes Freeing the Neck and Shoulders Marina Gilman Balancing Your Head [insert
Chapter 3 . Stretches and Exercises for Breathing Physical Stretching for Optimal Rib Cage and Respiratory Muscle Expansion Erin N. Donahue and Wendy D. LeBorgne Finding the Abs Joan Melton Breath Management Strategy for Vocal Percussion Bari Hoffman Rudd
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Chapter 4 . Stretching and Relaxation for Tongue and Jaw Jaw Exercises for Singing Miriam van Mersbergen Jaw Opening/Tongue Tension Isolation Miriam van Mersbergen Reducing Jaw Region Tension and Cramping Walt Fritz Tongue Stretches for Singers Maria Cris
Section II . Training the Hybrid Singer
Introduction and Overview
Chapter 5 . Vocal Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs The Motor Boat [insert companion site icon] Caroline Helton Blowfish [insert companion site icon] Marci Daniels Rosenberg Descending 5-Tone on Lip Trill [insert companion site icon] Norman Spivey Middle Voice Pala
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Chapter 6 . Laryngeal Strength and Coordination Connecting the Voice to the Body and Breath [insert companion site icon] Stephanie Samaras Clari-Bees Katherine McConville Messa di Voce for Musical Theatre/CCM Singers Mary Saunders Barton Cup Phonation: A
Chapter 7 . Registration and Vocal Tract Modification Head Voice Stability [insert companion site icon] Sarah Maines Head Voice in the Passaggio Beverly A. Patton You Send Me [insert companion site icon] Kathryn Green Pinball Wizard Kathryn Green Released
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Chapter 8 . Training Vocal Styles Bratty Twang [insert companion site icon] Norman Spivey Closed Position for High Conversational Music Theater [insert companion site icon] Benjamin Czarnota Woah Yeah! [insert companion site icon] Patricia M. Linhart Belt
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The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Second Edition is a compilation of voice exercises created and used by well-known voice pedagogues from preeminent colleges, established private studios, and clinical settings. The exercises focus on various aspects of contemporary commercial music (CCM) including bodywork, mental preparation, registration, and much more. The book is designed to accompany its companion text, The Vocal Athlete, a first of its kind in singing science and pedagogy developed for singers of all styles with a particular emphasis on CCM. Also included is a PluralPlus companion website with the singing exercises to further enhance understanding of techniques and skills used in training this type of singer. Both The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer and its companion text are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice or works with CCM singers.

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