ISBN
9780571527205
Category
Voice
Publisher
Faber Music

The Singer's Handbook - A Guide for Aspiring Singers published by Faber

The Singer's Handbook - A Guide for Aspiring Singers published by Faber

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The Singer's Handbook - A Guide for Aspiring Singers published by Faber.

Unique, informative and engaging, The Singer's Handbook is a must have for all aspiring singers! Drawn from their extensive experience in the professional singing arena, Mary King and Anthony Legge shine a light onto the fascinating world of singing and the music business, enabling any singer to discover the tools to develop their own talents. Indispensable to amateur enthusiasts and those with professional aspirations alike, The Singer's Handbook is packed full of practical information, technical advice and exclusive tips to provide guidance for every stage of a singer's development - from finding your first teacher to dealing with the pressures of a professional career. Highlights include:- Useful tips for learning music, warming up and effective practice.- Practical information on looking after your voice.- Technical advice for singing in different musical styles, including classical music and musical theatre.- Considerations regarding singing in foreign languages.- Points of stagecraft.- How to approach exams, auditions and career development.

Contents
Chapter 1:
The Singing Teacher
How the Voice Works
Some Basic Anatomy
Vocal Hygiene
How to Warm Up and Practise

Chapter 2:
Learning and Memorising Music
Try-out Performances
Practice Techniques and Tips
The Basics of Musical Style
Evaluating your Progress
First Performances

Chapter 3:
Singing Coaches
Language Coaches
Singing in Different Languages

Chapter 4:
Auditions
Exams, Competitions and Awards
CVs and Biographies
Being Business-like

Chapter 5:
Advanced Performance
Different Career Paths

Chapter 6:
Success
Practice and Self-discipline
Consequences of Auditions
The Singer's Job
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