Voice Training Manual

Author: Alderson
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book is a practical guide for young singers learning vocal music. It contains many principles and methods accumulated over the years as a vocal music teacher and choir director. Each chapter covers different aspects of singing, explaining what beautiful singing is and how to develop a good voice. The book is organized so that readers can find general topics in the table of contents or specific vocal issues in the index, along with references to many useful techniques and answers. The book includes some basic vocal exercises, which teachers can use to develop alternative exercises or improve their current teaching methods. Everything in this book is aimed at developing the strength, flexibility, and bright tone of young voices, and the methods are valuable for students of all ages and skill levels. Even the most excellent professional singers will find these vowel exercises and warm-up exercises helpful before going on stage. The main purpose of this book is to bring out the radiance of this subjective art of singing through training. It is hoped that readers who use this book will find valuable inspiration or ideas for their work, teaching, or choir directing.