The Structure of Singing. System and Art of Vocal Technique

Combining the physical, technical, and artistic aspects of singing, the author applies current findings in medicine, acoustics, phonetics, and speech therapy to the singer's needs. The text demonstrates the scientific basis of exercises and vocalises, covering all major areas of vocal technique.

CONTENIDO:

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. The Coordinated Vocal Onset and Release: Establishing Dynamic Muscle Equilibrium through Onset and Release
2. The Supported Singing Voice: Breath Management in Singing
3. Agility in Singing: Flexible Application ofr Breath Power
4. The Resonant Voice: Supraglottic Considerations in Singing
5. The Well-Balanced Vowel: Vowel Differentation in Singing
6. Resonance Balancing through Nasal Consonants: The Influences of Nasal Continuants on Resonator Adjustment
7. Resonance Balancing through Non-nasal Consonats: The Influence of Non-nasal Consonants on Resonator Adjustmen
8. Sustaining the Voice: Sostenuto
9. Unifying the Registers of Male Voices
10. Unifying the Registers of the Female Voice
11. Vowel Modifications in Singing: aggiustamento
12. Range Extension and Stabilization in Singing
13. Messa di voce and Dynamic Control
14. Vibrancy in Singing: Vibrato and Vocal Timbre
15. Coordinating Technique and Communication
16. Pedagogical Attitudes: The Aesthetics of Vocal Timbre
17. Healthy Singing

Appendix 1. Laryngeal Structure and Function
Appendix 2. The Structure and Mechanics of the Breath Apparatus
Appendix 3. The Physiology of the Vocal Tract Resonator System
Appendix 4. The Physical Factors of Vocal Registrations
Appendix 5. Influences of Various Voiced and Unvoiced Consonants on Resonator Adjustment
Appendix 6. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Symbols

Glossary of Nonmusical Terms
Glossary of Vocal Terms
Bibliography
Index