The Performer's Voice: Realizing Your Vocal Potential [Hardcover]

Meribeth Bunch Dayme (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2005

An essential guide to how the voice works; and how to realize its potential.

Concise, accurate, and accessible, The Performer's Voice explains how the voice works and how to use it efficiently. Emphasizing the infinite potential of the human voice, this practical book enables vocal professionals to use their voices effectively to create dynamic performances. Written for people who use their voices every day; from singers, actors, and teachers to trial lawyers, ministers, and radio announcers; The Performer's Voice brings together the basic anatomy, physiology, technique, and performance skills required for effective use of the voice. Simple exercises and observations, designed for busy people to do in a short time, provide practical application. Anatomically correct drawings support concise, direct explanations. Taking a balanced, common sense approach, this book provides simple guidelines for using the voice healthily and imaginatively. For anyone who relies on the voice for a living,The Performer's Voice provides the essential tools for confident, imaginative and compelling performances. 41 illustrations

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About the Author

Meribeth Dayme, an authority on the singing voice, has given master classes in singing throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. She regularly teaches courses in the vocal arts and workshops in self-development for singers and teachers of singing, and management training courses for major corporations. She is the author of The Performer's Voice, Dynamics of the Singing Voice, and Creating Confidence.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton (October 3, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393061361
• ISBN-13: 978-0393061369
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,024,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, November 11, 2006

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I purchased this book for my voice studio class, but the information is helpful to anyone who uses his or her voice for a living. The author includes simple exercises (breathing, visualizing, posture, etc) that benefit greatly. It has helped me learn more about my voice, and I recommend it to all who want to take care of their voice.