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Häftad, Engelska, 2020
1 157 kr
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A Systematic Approach to Voice: The Art of Studio Application is a professional resource presenting a framework for the integration of science-informed principles of voice production and pedagogical application in the training of singers. Author Dr. Kari Ragan has spent years using this organizational template of the five voice systems - respiration, phonation, registration, articulation and resonance - to identify technical challenges and design corrective vocal exercises to enable efficient singing. Each of the voice system chapters contains a brief overview of the mechanics as well as key points for teachers, or "teacher takeaways." The book's core offering is vocal exercises which, framed within a systematic approach, provide strategies for the art of studio application. The intent is that this approach leads to technically proficient singing with the ultimate goal of serving great artistry.Key Features:Over 85 vocal exercises for studio application framed within a systematic approach Brief overview of the mechanics of each voice systemIntroduction of several kinesthetic singing toolsExtensive discussion on semi-occluded vocal tract (SOVT) exercisesSample warm-up protocols
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
1 175 kr
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A Systematic Approach to Voice: The Art of Studio Application, Second Edition is a flexible, enduring resource for voice teachers, coaches, speech pathologists, and singers. Grounded in current voice science, it offers a systematic framework for identifying technical challenges and choosing effective corrective strategies. Drawing on Dr. Kari Ragan’s years of pedagogic experience, the book organizes training through five interdependent voice systems—respiration, phonation, registration, articulation, and resonance—equipping teachers with a practical method for guiding singers toward more efficient coordination.This expanded second edition adds new chapters that deepen the pedagogical framework and broaden its application, while substantial structural revisions provide greater clarity and accessibility. At the heart of the text is an extensive collection of corrective vocal exercises, presented with clear intent and cueing, so teachers and singers can choose strategies quickly and apply them successfully in the moment. The aim is technically reliable singing in service of artistry.New to the Second EditionNew chapters: “Evidence-Based Voice Pedagogy (EBVP): A Tripartite Framework”“Vocal Cool-Down: Principles and Practice”“Pop Singing: Musical Foundations” “The Transgender and Gender-Expansive Singer”“Motor Learning Theory Applied to Teaching Singing” Significantly expanded coverage of semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTEs), including a systematic approach to studio applicationKey Features100+ video demonstrations of the vocal exercises and sample warm-ups100+ vocal exercises for studio application across contemporary and classical styles Brief mechanics overviews for each voice system, plus “key takeaways” that translate concepts into studio-ready priorities A systematic approach to SOVT selection and use in the studioKinesthetic singing tools to support coordination and feedback Twelve vocal warm-up routines for contemporary and classical genres, adaptable to varied skill levels