Singing and Voice Science

Looking at voice sciences from the practioner's viewpoint, Singing and Voice Science is a unique text aimed towards singers and teachers of singing who are interested in how the singing voice works by combining modern voice science with teachers' and practioners' knowledge gained through musical judgement and experience of singing. Modern scientific knowledge of the mechanics of the vocal instrument allows what is heard to be associated with specific physical coordinators as well as providing a basis for teaching technical skills, for diagnosing and correcting vocal faults, and for ensuring efficient voice production. This book brings the scientific knowledge into a complete and applicable body of information using famaliar terms and putting it in the context of musical concerns to the teacher and singer. It includes breath management, phonation, resonance and articulation, and vocal health. The book was written by an experienced and accomplished singer and teacher of singing.