The Complete Idiot's Guide
to Singing
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$24.95 US
ISBN 1592570860
Published September 2003
Alpha Books
Michael Miller & Phyllis
Fulford, Authors |
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You're no idiot—but you could be a great singer. After
all, you're always singing along with what's playing on the radio or CD player.
However, you're afraid to share your vocal abilities with your family and
friends—and performing on stage is merely a fantasy.
But you don't have to hide your dream in the confines of
your bathroom's acoustics. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing
will show you exactly how to get over your stage fright and sing your heart out!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing is designed to be a self-teaching tool for anyone wishing to learn
how to sing. You'll learn proper posture and phrasing, and discover musical
techniques for developing your vocal style, phrasing, and range. The book
includes valuable exercises and warm-ups you can use to keep you voice in top
condition. You'll also find volumes of advice for singing on stage and in the
studio.
In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing you
get:
- Tips on how to find your ideal singing range, and how
to improve your voice through practice exercises
- The vocal differences between such music styles as
rock, country, classical, jazz, gospel, and R&B
- The basics of sight singing and vocal theory
- An audio CD featuring all the book's practice
exercises and solos -- and accompaniments for songs you can sing along with
And that's not all. Here's more of what you'll discover in
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing:
- Perfect your diction and phrasing
- Be aware that your posture affects your voice
- Learn proper breathing techniques
- Understand what vocal imagery is—and how it will
help you improve your voice
- Learn how to keep your voice healthy—and what
habits to avoid so it remains healthy
- Practice your vocal exercises
- Find a teacher who shares your enthusiasm for your
favorite music
- Join a chorus, audition for a musical, or start a
rock band
If you want to be a successful singer, all you need is
lots of practice—and the practical advice and information in The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Singing!
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About
the Book's Co-Author
Phyllis Fulford earned her master's degree in music from
Butler University, and was a junior high and high school music
educator for 27 years. As a member of the American Choral Directors
Association, Phyllis was the Indiana Chair for Junior High/Middle
School Repertoire and Standards, and was on the educational board
for the association's publication, Notations. She has also
been on the planning committee for the Music Educators National
Conference as well as the Indiana State School Music Association.
Phyllis is currently on the board of directors of the Indianapolis
Symphonic Choir and teaches voice and piano. |
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