Class Voice: Fundamental Skills for Lifelong Singing: 2023

Contents

• Foreword by Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA How to Use This Textbook A Message to Students A Message to Teachers Getting Started: Studying Singing Together
• Acknowledgements
• Contributors Reviewers Introduction. Strategies for Lifelong Singing Song: With and Without Words Instruments versus Voice Human Growth: Musical, Physical, Aesthetic Speaking Voice and Singing Voice Use Musical Skill Training and Singing Issues of Fach an
• Conclusion Discussion Questions
• References
• Chapter 1 . Skills for Learning to Sing Brenda Smith The Basics of Singing Relaxation Posture Breathing Resonance The Why and How of Warm-Ups and Cool Downs Discussion Questions
• References
• Chapter 2 : Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice Robert Thayer Sataloff Anatomy Physiology
• Conclusion
• References
• Chapter 3 . Skills for Learning to Sing Music Ronald Burrichter
• Introduction Musicianship Skills Singing and Rhythm Basics of the Printed Page Other Rhythmic Tricks Singing and Note Learning Understanding Aural Skill Levels Strategies for Lifelong Music Learning
• Conclusion Discussion Questions Resources for Further Learning Music Learning Online Resources for Music Learning Choral Singing
• Chapter 4 . Skills for Learning to Sing Text Brenda Smith The Italian Language and Singing Skill International Phonetic Alphabet Tricks for Learning IPA The Value of the International Phonetic Alphabet Learning the IPA in English Consonants Singing versus
• Conclusion Discussion Questions
• References
• Chapter 5 . Singing Solo Brenda Smith The Singing Art in the Western World Bel Canto, Legato, and the Even Scale Range, Registration, and Tessitura Messa di Voce or "Measuring" the Voice Tone Quality and Vibrato
• Conclusion Discussion Questions Resources for Further Reading
• References
• Chapter 6 . Singing with Others Brenda Smith and Ronald Burrichter Singing Together in Choirs A Brief History of Early Choral Singing Unison Singing Choral Breathing Canons Suggested Canons for Class Voice Use Two-Part Singing The Singing Life of Choral S
• Conclusion
• Chapter 7 . Skills for Mastering Repertoire Brenda Smith and Ronald Burrichter Warm-ups and Voice Building Relaxation and Posture Breathing and Resonance Cool-Downs Solving Vocal Problems in Repertoire Repertoire Learning Skills Learning a Song: Step One
• Conclusion Discussion Questions Resources for Further Reading Practice Skills Performance Anxiety
• References
• Chapter 8 . Vocal Skills and Repertoire Brenda Smith and Ronald Burrichter What Singers Sing Folksongs Early Italian Songs and Arias British and American Song German Lieder French Melodie Learning Vocal Skills through Repertoire Suggested Vocal Repertoire
• Conclusion Discussion Questions Recommended Online Resources Resources for Further Reading
• References
• Chapter 9 . The Singing Life Considerations for the Adolescent Singing Voice Vincent Oakes Singing Fundamentals for the Adolescent Voice Phonation Onset and Duration Non-Pitched Exercises for the Adolescent Voice Limited Range Exercises for the Adolescent
• Conclusion Discussion Questions For Further Reading
• References Singing and Women Brenda Smith Finding Your Voice Women and Choral Singing Healthy Voice Use Maintaining Your Voice Vocal Aging: To Sing or Not to Sing Vocal Limitations and Strategies
• Conclusion Discussion Questions
• References Singing Life of Men Ronald Burrichter The Singing Life of Tenors Men Falsetto Voices The Singing of Life of Baritones and Basses
• Conclusion Discussion Questions Resources for Further Reading Gender Spectrum Voice Erin Nicole Donahue Working with the Gender Diverse Population Transition and Hormones Aspects of Voice and Verbal Communication The Transgender or Gender Diverse Singer C
• Conclusion Discussion Questions
• References
• Chapter 10 . The Science of Healthy Singing Erin Nicole Donahue Vocal Health and Wellness A Brief Overview of Anatomy and Physiology Respiration Maximizing Vocal Health Voice Disorders and Laryngeal Pathology The Voice Care Team
• Conclusion Discussion Questions
• References Conclusion. The Benefits of Skillful Lifelong Singing Brenda Smith and Ronald Burrichter Singing Alone and with Others The Intrinsic Value of Singing Singing in the 21st Century 21st Century Vocal Pedagogy Maintaining Fundamental Skills for Sin
• Conclusion Discussion Questions Resources for Further Reading
• References
• Glossary
• Bibliography Resources for Research and Learning
• Index