Basics of Singing

This is the leading text for college courses in class voice & for beginners in private vocal study. Suitable for all voices, this comprehensive introductory book uses a variety of approaches to introduce the art and pleasure of singing. The book is flexibly organized, presenting the basic principles of voice production, musicianship, song interpretation, and vocal health in a format that can be adjusted to meet the needs of the individual. The book consists of two parts: 1. Part One discusses such topics as breathing, basic vocal health, learning to read music, how to learn a song, and performance techniques 2. Part Two is an anthology of 50 songs - folk, musical theater, art songs & arias Suitable for all singing voices, the book presents all songs in comfortable singing ranges.