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Bel Canto: A Theoretical and Practical Vocal Method (Dover Books on Music)

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While the book includes a set of progressive exercises which are definitely essential, Marchesi's comments on singing technique are limited to only a few pages. When you consider that leading pedagogues such as Richard Miller, Meribeth Bunch and others have devoted volumes to vocal technique, Marchesi's advice is sparse, to say the least. A good book if you are currently working with a teacher or are an advanced singer with solid classical technique looking for some new exercises. Not for the beginner to attempt alone!!!

This book is mostly scales with a few pages of actual vocal technique. This is not for the beginner to use though. The person who uses this book should use it as a supplement to their own vocal studies and have a solid technique for the scales to actually work for you. I'm thorougly enjoying the book thus far.

I bought this book to review it and decide whether or not to use it in my studio for my students.

The preface in which she describes the glottal stroke is correct in that this is what happens upon phonation, but a singer may interpret it as to start the sound with a diliberate glottal stroke which is harsh on the vocal chords.

The exercises are nice and challenging. The progression of the exercices build on each other as well. I have started using this for my more advanced students.

This is a must have book for the novice through advanced singer, it shows the fundamentals and advanced techniques of the most famous and timeless method of singing. Marchesi and Miller teamed up for an extraordinary work on the art of singing. Explained in a easy to understand manner, the method makes the art of singing an effortless skill that can be easily learned by anyone with the will, and wants to experience and enjoy the benefits of the art of singing.

his book is a great tool for singers, amateur or professional. It has a lot of good exercises, but some are quite hard.
If you are a serious singer, I recommend this book. A great book for any music collection.

Excellent book. Educational preface explaning the musical teaching method. I enjoy the exercises, and my teacher can accompany me on the piano.

This book no only has great exercises,but also tells you a history of the voice and explains how to do the exercises.A great addition to any singers library!

When I showed this book to my teacher, she was so impressed that she requested I order her a copy. The exercises are incredible. I think it is for the serious student who is looking for a challenge. I now begin each lesson with something from this book. Would definitely recommend that all serious students add it to their repertoire!!!

I was just copying this link to send to a friend who was looking for vocal books - and I was pleasantly surprised to see my former voice teacher's review on here! I very much agree with her assessment.

From a personal standpoint, while I've really only tackled the first dozen pages or so, I've found that it's really helped me broaden my range, and smooth out my break.

Now... if only I could dance while I sang ;)

There was a bit more wear on the binding than had been stated, but no writing on the inside which is most important. So I am a satisfied customer! Thanks much for the promptness of arrival and such.