Practical Singing Tutor, Op. 474

This excellent singing tutor presents 15 lessons all designed to teach the singer both vocal exercises and the use of the Italian language. It has long been thought that the Italian language is best suited to the art of singing and in this edition rather than use meaningless monosyllables Vaccai has set Metastasio's beautiful poetry to each exercise.The lyrics to this 'practical voice method' are in Italian with German singing translation by John Bernhoff.

The Ultimate Multi-Level Guide-This sensational DVD covers all the essential topics that will make you a better Trumpet player! Techniques include forming your embouchure warming up the three kinds of air how and what to practice singing through your horn mutes cleaning and much more. Also features interviews with Snooky Young Maria Schneider Wayne Bergeron Ingrid Jensen and Bob Reeves plus a tour of the Calicchio Trumpet Factory.

Complete Course for All Singers-The most complete and comprehensive singing course available today! Designed and written by John McCarthy this complete course takes you from the first time you sing a note and guides you to advanced singing techniques. The voice is a very intimate sensitive and irreplaceable instrument and in this course book you will learn everything you need to develop expand and take care of your voice. Start with stretches breathing exercises and learn proper singing posture which lays a solid foundation for you to build your vocal excellence upon. Sing a wide variety of vocal exercises to expand your range increase your vocal tone and help develop pitch accuracy. Learn intervalsinging vocal registers and ear training that are incredibly important to help you take your singing to the next level! Also included are song and lyric writing arpeggio vocal exercises music theory for singers and many tips to get you singing and on stage!Download audio backing tracks and demonstrations that correspond with each vocal exercise in this book to practice along with anywhere you go. Hear each lesson and sing along to expand your range and develop accurate pitch. Use these audio tracks as your daily practice routine to help you take your singing to the next level!As an added bonus once you register this book at RockHouseMethod.com you will be able to access FREE video lessons focusing on techniques to help you sing at the highest level. You get free lifetime membership to the Rock House Method Support System use the member number found inside the book to register at RockHouseMethod.com. Use the fully interactive website to enhance your learning experience link with instructors and connect with a community of people around the world learning music using the Rock House Method.

A practical guide to the benefits of singing. Explore the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and ultimately life-changing benefits that singing can bring. Eat Sleep Sing takes you on a fun and informative journey as you uncover the secrets of singing. This inspiring workbook will help you get the best out of your voice and encourage everyone to sing. Written by professional singer, teacher and composer, Stacey DeLooze, Eat Sleep Sing features easy-to-follow practical exercises, a step-by-step warm-up guide and expert advice, and is suitable for non-singers, beginners, trained musicians and teachers alike. Discover the chemical responses to singing that reduce stress and encourage a good night?s sleep. Master exercises to gain stronger breath control and a happier mind. Explore the myriad ways singing connects us to each other and the world around us. Unlock tips to boost your confidence and keep your memory sharp and agile. Featuring beautiful illustrations which can be coloured-in to support mindfulness, tongue-twisters to practise, as well as a mood-tracker to help monitor your progress, there is no requirement to read music.

Singing in French-French is a language beset with problems especially for non-native speakers. Where should there be a liaison between one word and the next? What mouth shape is needed to produce a tricky vowel sound? What about nasal vowels - or all those silent consonants? This book contains all the tricks of the trade: the singer need never fear singing in French again.The Boosey Voice Coach is an entirely new concept in vocal training. Not a self-teaching manual and not filled with off-putting diagrams this series is a wholly practical guide to singing - learning about technique and interpretation through the repertoire itself.Each volume is devoted to singing in one particularlanguage. In each volume of the series works from the vocal canon have been selected specifically by Mary King for their technical and musical challenges. Each piece is discussed at length starting with the words ('Text' - including a literal translation as appropriate) moving to general advice about how the song might be approached ('Notes') and then addressing the technical difficulties the music presents ('Skills'). Expressed in clear language Mary King's approach is direct practical and not limited to one particular teaching method. Any student will find that these books enrich and complement their vocal studies.

Singing in English-The Boosey Voice Coach is an entirely new concept in vocal training. Not a self-teaching manual and not filled with off-putting diagrams this series is a wholly practical guide to singing - learning about technique and interpretation through the repertoire itself. Each volume is devoted to singing in one particular language. In each volume of the series works from the vocal canon have been selected specifically by Mary King for their technical and musical challenges. Each piece is discussed at length starting with the words ('Text' - including a literal translation as appropriate) moving to general advice about how the song might be approached ('Notes') and thenaddressing the technical difficulties the music presents ('Skills'). Expressed in clear language Mary King's approach is direct practical and not limited to one particular teaching method. Any student will find that these books enrich and complement their vocal studies.Singing in English: Even for native speakers the English language presents singers with particular difficulties. How do you manage diphthongs for example? How do you make consonants clear without spoiling the vocal line? How do you make sense of the story-telling in a strophic folksong? These issues and more are covered in this book which contains songs with texts in the English language from Britain and elsewhere.

Junior Voiceworks is a wonderful collection of songs for children. Including the very best songs to motivate and energize all young singers the book presents complete notes on teaching and rehearsing the songs warm ups practical hints extension ideas including adding classroom instruments and general notes for the teacher and choir leader. With a fully supporting CD the result is a fabulous and accesible resource for all involved in junior singing. 33 singable songs from simple unison to 2 and 3 parts and more ideal for KS2 school choirs area choirs and all young singing groups vast range of repertoire:traditional songs from around the world many in fresh arrangements contemporary songs brand new songs old favourites canons and much more folksongs jazz songs funny and sad songs gentle songs spooky songs songs on all topics songs to celebrate and inspire a complete lesson or rehearsal plan for each song warm ups and constructive tips on rehearsing playable characterful piano accompaniments; chord symbols for guitar accompaniment practical ideas for adding classroom instruments photocopiable pages CD with complete performances and backing tracks for many songs

Proceeding from the basis of simple chromatically inflected tunes mastered in Book 1 An Introduction to Sight-Singing Book 2 extends the student's technique to encompass the performance of extensive modulating melodies. There is further work on minor keys and chromatic notes and stress is laid on the value of learning to sing by interval as well as by sense of key in order to pitch notes in passages of rapid and frequently changing tonality. Copiously furnished with examples and exercises the book concludes with 50 sight-singing studies containing chromaticism and more extreme modulation representing the most challenging standard of sight-singing techniquerequired in the course of everyday practical musicianship.

A Practical Sight-Singing Course-Don't read notes read patterns of sound! This unique sight reading course for treble voices in elementary and early middle school does just that! Patterns Of Sound uses excellent voice leading careful sequencing and musically interesting exercises that can be combined to strengthen part singing pitch relationships and to develop rhythmic independence. Volume 1 starts from square one assuming no previous training with exercises that are so carefully sequenced that the students are quickly singing four-measure phrases and eight measure songs in two parts and finding it easy! Students are introduced to notes rests meter pitch and unison/2-part songs in Vol. 1 andcontinue in Vol. 2 with dotted rhythms & syncopation keys & key changes and more 2-part songs. Use it every day and watch your students' confidence level grow! Available: Teacher's Edition (Vol.1) Student Edition (Vol.1) CD (Vol.1) Teacher's Edition (Vol.2) Student Edition (Vol.2). Recommended for Grades 3-8.

for Mezzo Soprano (Alto) or Baritone-Practical Method Of Italian Singing: For Mezzo-Soprano (Alto) Or Baritone is a famous method which is now available with online audio Piano accompaniments. Composed by Nicola Vaccai and editedby John Glen Paton for Advanced level Mezzo-Soprano (Alto) Or Baritone vocalists.

Vaccai's Metodo Pratico (Practical Method) for High Voice focuses on the art of the Italian language in performance. This advanced guide discusses different styles of singing and how to grasp the language in performance. The German singing translation has been provided by John Bernhoff. Lyrics are therefore presented in Italian and German and the all commentaries and notes are provided in English French and German.

The Jazz Singer's Handbook provides an inspiring and practical window of insight into the world of professional jazz singing and the artistry and mastery of performing this style. Includes: Vital Jazz standards A CD of backing tracks in varied tempos Practical lead sheets - writing and arranging tips Rhythm section - rehearsal advice Quick reference Jazz chord library Up-to-date professional resource guide.

Solo voice-Singing or playing music that has not been seen before is a necessary part of any musician’s life and the exploration of a new piece should be an enjoyable and stimulating process. This book offers far more than just specimen tests. Exercises and practical guidance introduce new skills leading to their incorporation in pieces of music and the pieces themselves are approachable and attractive as well as carefully graded. Grades 3-5.

General Musicianship texts-The Getting Started series are step-by-step guides introducing key skills to the beginner musician. In turn they enable teachers to cover all aspects of music in a time-limited lesson. Getting Started with Keyboard Musicianship is an enjoyable and practical introduction to basic keyboard harmony that teaches young musicians the fundamentals that will aid their musical progression. Designed to be used alongside instrumental/singing lessons this book is packed with activities to do at home as part of practice time.