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How to Train Singers/Book and Tape [Paperback]

Larra Browning Henderson (Author)
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June 1991
For choral directors, voice teachers, and singers, this practical handbook with accompanying audiocassette provides a step-by-step method to aid in building the voice. It shows how to train singers to use their voices with versatility, freedom, ease, endurance, and without damage or discomfort in the throat.

The method is based on scientific principles and natural coordination of the human anatomy and on all parts of the voice and are used daily to warm up the many muscles involved in singing.

In addition, over 40 advanced exercises are included to help meet the demands of different types of music literature and to develop stamina. If these are practiced correctly and with knowledge of the principles involved, the singer will advance at a fairly progressive rate.

All of these exercises - basic, advanced, and a group designed to correct specific vocal problems - are musically notated in the book. Correct execution of each is demonstrated on the accompanying audiocassette.

Partial Outline of Contents Practical tips on care and preservation of the singing voice First steps toward development of a healthy singing technique Anatomy and physiology: the foundations of correct technique Breath support and body alignment Basic exercises for developing vocal artistry Advanced exercises for developing the voice to its fullest potential Exercises and techniques for correcting vocal problems Singing vowels and consonants: a comprehensive technique for correcting diction Learning to sing the vocal text Tested and effective performance techniques Techniques and exercises that produce dynamic and exciting choral performances How to deal with problems of the larynx: case studies andexercises Key questions on this technique - with answers



Product Details

  • Paperback: 227 pages
  • Publisher: Parker; Pap/Cas Su edition (June 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 013441411X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0134414119
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #552,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource for singers and voice teachers., February 13, 1999
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I have been teaching voice for over twenty years, and this is the first text I have found that has given clear, specific exercises for every imaginable techinical difficulty. Although many vocal "methods" have tried to offer something similar, they often leave out explanations. Books on the physiology of the voice are not necessarily helpful in practical singing. This book not only offers a variety of skill building vocalises, but explains their purpose, identifies potential difficulties, and explains expected outcomes. The book offers common sense answers to many vocal questions, an extensive section on posture, breathing and movement, and musically appealing examples. I highly recommend this text for singers who are working on specific technical problems, and I believe it is a resource that would benefit singers and teachers alike.
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars complete, easy to understand, and effective, February 9, 1999
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I have read a lot of books on singing, and some have a lot to be desired. This book has really shed some light on the techniques of singing. Being a singer myself, it is sometimes hard to explain certain technical jargon, but she does it perfectly. There are plenty of illustrations in this book to reinforce the teachings. The subjects range from breathing, diction,protecting the voice from damage, performing, exercises, how to correct problems in singing, posture etc. It is a very common sense approach, easy to read and leaves out unnecessary techical jargon. It is a great book to have on your shelf for reference for years to come.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality vocal technique, October 3, 2001
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"eleonorengland" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How to Train Singers/Book and Tape (Paperback)
Even though I've been teaching this technique for a number of years and had the opportunity to study the method under Lynne Henderson, I still use this book almost daily in my teaching and as a general resource.

I hear the guy who complained about the cover and that part is very much true. However, when this book was published, it was very difficult to find a publisher for vocal technique books. When one was finally found - one who would allott an appropriate amount of money to the authour, even - this was what was available. I, personally, think the book is worth it's weight in gold. If you prefer, you can tear it apart and put it into a loose-leaf, but the information in this book is superior and shouldn't be glossed over by some complaint about the cover.

Contained in the book is a general discussion, of voice care, rehearsal advise - including choral rehearsal techniques - and many, many excercises for developing the voice and solving most of the more common vocal problems. It is written clearly and has a glossary in the back (my favourite part).

This technique is "natural" in that it doesn't use methods like shoving spoons into people's mouths and manipulating the voice into something it is not naturally. It takes the quality of the student's voice and enhances it while not neglecting the individual assets of each person's voice which differentiate it (and make it unique) from all others.

This is the only published work on this very effective, safe, and established vocal method.

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