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Scientific knowledge of vocal acoustics has grown exponentially in the last eighty years. With sophisticated yet inexpensive sound analysis technology, more voice teachers are curious about the value of vocal acoustics for the studio and see the need to understand it for more efficient, science-informed pedagogy. Kenneth Bozeman distills the most important vocal acoustic principles and insights for contemporary teachers and singers. With concise and easy-to-understand language, the book takes these complex concepts and imparts practical tips and strategies that anyone can use in their teaching and singing. Unlike many other singing texts, this book focuses on the voice as an acoustic phenomenon. Bozeman addresses a myriad of topics including: Bozeman addresses a myriad of topics including: ·Theories of vocal resonance ·The pedagogic implications of tube acoustics ·Formants and their interaction with harmonics ·Vocal registration ·Passaggio training ·The acoustics of belting ·Acoustic technology useful for the studio Also included are vocal exercises implementing these concepts.

You are a singer, whether a professional or an amateur, or a voice educator, and you want to have a more precise understanding of the mechanisms of this incredible instrument, develop its mastery, enrich your tone, or expand your vocal range. If either of these situations resonates with you, this book is for you. Communicating ideas, whether one-on-one or in public, is part of your daily life. You wonder why a particular speaker has that unique presence in their voice, that charisma that elicits attention, admiration, and approval. On the contrary, you can't stand the voice of a certain actor, colleague, or politician. You would like to modify certain aspects of your own voice and learn how to use it better. You are a singer, whether professional or amateur, or a voice educator, and you want to have a more precise understanding of the mechanisms of this incredible instrument, develop its mastery, enrich your tone, or expand your vocal range. Perhaps you need to repair a damaged voice or find a way to prevent it from getting so tired. You want to discover the technical strategies learned from world-leading vocal pedagogues for different types of voices. If either of these situations speaks to you, this book is for you.

The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kinds This book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the mysterious and complex bodily system we call the voice. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 detailed images, Anatomy of the Voice guides voice teachers and students, vocal coaches, professional singers and actors, and anyone interested in the voice through the complex landscape of breathing, larynx, throat, face, and jaw. Theodore Dimon, an internationally recognized authority on the subject, as well as an expert in the Alexander Technique, makes unfamiliar terrain accessible and digestible by describing each vocal system in short, manageable sections and explaining complex terminology. The topics he covers include ribs, diaphragm, and muscles of breathing; the intrinsic musculature of the larynx, its structure and action; the suspensory muscles of the throat; the face and jaw; the tongue and palate; and the evolution and function of the larynx.

Complete Vocal Fitness: A Singer’s Guide to Physical Training, Anatomy, and Biomechanics is a primer on sport-specific training for vocal athletes. Elite athletes apply cutting-edge research in movement and physiology to customize fitness regimens that ensure peak performance. The principles of sports science that enable them to fine-tune strength, flexibility and dynamic stabilization to meet the requirements of a given sport are invaluable for preparing the body to meet the physical demands of singing. This book will teach you to: Optimize alignment by identifying and resolving postural distortions Balance strength and flexibility throughout your torso to facilitate full breathing and promote coordinated breath management Improve oxygen consumption to enhance your stamina and ability to sustain long phrases Stabilize your spine and major joints in order to continue performing with solid technique while meeting the demands of stage movement Musicians of all kinds benefit from understanding the basics of how their instruments work. This book is also a guide to how the vocal instrument functions. You will find accessible descriptions of the fundamental components of vocal anatomy – laryngeal function, articulation and resonance – explaining their movements, their interaction with one another, their integration with the anatomy of breathing and alignment, and relating them to common non-anatomical terminology often used in the voice studio.