Jeffrey Allen's Secrets of Singing: Male (Low and High Voice) (Paperback)

by Jeffrey Allen (Author) "One of the most common beliefs held by beginning singers is that the voice is completely formed in the throat, at the site of the..." (more)
Key Phrases: reversed megaphone, lower support muscles, lower breath support muscles, Controlled Release, Pressure Release, Elevating the Voice (more...)

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Product Description
For Male Voice. Book with 2 CD's. A complete step-by-step guide, "Secrets of Singing" provides everything needed to gain technical and musical vocal mastery. Some of the highlights include: Basic principles of singing, mastery of the upper voice, achieving the power of an open throat, and phrasing and diction on a professional level. The package contains two CDs (one for high voice and one for low voice) and an almost 400-page information-packed book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 396 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0769278043
• ISBN-13: 978-0769278049
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #115,320 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This keeps me consistent and growing vocally., February 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Jeffrey Allen's Secrets of Singing: Female Edition (Paperback)

I would recommend this book with CD. Every voice teacher seems to have his own philosophy, but only with daily exercises can one develop his/her voice. This CD helps me do my exercises and I've seen a dramatic improvemment. Like a personal trainer on CD! Definately worth it. The whole thing is the cost of one lesson with a professional teacher.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, May 26, 2000

By	"shofar" (Kissimmee, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This is the best instructional book on vocal technique that I have come across. I do a lot of singing at church and I already have many exercises that I do, but the manner in which the author describes how your vocal instrument should feel, the shape of your lips, the imaginary route that the air takes on its way out your mouth, up to the imaginary target for the projection of your voice is outstanding. I feel much more confident of my own voice when I have been practicing the easy to understand techniques that the author furnishes. Novice and pro alike can benefit greatly from this book.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The CD's alone are worth the cost of this book!, August 10, 2004

By	Janice LaQuiere "Janice LaQuiere" (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Secrets of Singing Female Voice: Low & High Voice (Book & Audio CD) (Paperback)

I've owned this book for several years now. I take weekly vocal lessons, but whenever I start daily practice with the CD's everyone notices a tremendous improvement in my sing ability. The exercises are great! Regular practice helps strengthens your diaphragm muscles, the foundation of good singing, as well as increasing your range. I don't know that I would make use of everything in the book, but I would buy the book for the CD's. As one singer once said: "If I skip a day of practicing I know it. Two days, the critics know it. Three days, the audience can tell." These CD's are great for daily practicing, even if you do it in the car.