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Music/Voice Take your voice to Ainucdluiod CedD Making Everything Easier!™ 2nd Edition the next level and 2nd Edition grow as a performer Open the book and find: g n g i n Si Whether you’re a beginning vocalist or a seasoned singer, (cid:129) Techniques for increasing your this practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions and range lots of helpful tips, hints, exercises, and advice on the mechanics (cid:129) Tips for overcoming stage fright S of singing, discovering your range, developing technique, (cid:129) Articulation exercises singing in performance, and maintaining vocal health. i (cid:129) Ideas on developing a practice n (cid:129) Be rock solid — get up-to-speed with the basics of singing routine and master posture, breathing, and tone g (cid:129) Performing tips to improve your (cid:129) Get moving and grooving — improve your singing by getting the confidence i hang of tone, resonance, vowels, and consonants n (cid:129) Strategies to use for acting while (cid:129) Belt your heart out — move on to more advanced techniques like singing g working with your speaking voice and belting (cid:129) How to choose songs to enhance (cid:129) Find your musical style — get great suggestions for singing in your technical skills different genres, including classical, country, jazz, musical theater, opera, pop, or R&B (cid:129) Advice on finding a voice teacher and making the most of lessons (cid:129) How to determine your voice type Learn to: (cid:129) Take your singing skills to the next level Audio CD Includes Go to Dummies.com ® All the musical exercises from the book, so you can sing for videos, step-by-step examples, (cid:129) Grasp the importance of posture and along and practice at home, in the studio, or on the go how-to articles, or to shop! breath control (cid:129) Prepare for auditions and performances Sing along with the recorded exercises on the accompanying CD $24.99 US / $29.99 CN / £16.99 UK Pamelia S. Phillips, DMA, is the Professional Program Director and Chair ISBN 978-0-470-64020-3 of Voice and Music at Collaborative Arts Project 21 (CAP21) in New York. A seasoned performer, her appearances range from contemporary American Opera premieres to guest performances with major symphonies. Pam has taught extensively at such institutions as Arizona State University and Wagner Pamelia S. Phillips, DMA College. She holds degrees in music education and vocal performance. Phillips Professional singer Get More and Do More at Dummies.com ® Start with FREE Cheat Sheets Cheat Sheets include (cid:129) Checklists (cid:129) Charts Apps (cid:129) Common Instructions Mobile (cid:129) And Other Good Stuff! To access the Cheat Sheet created specifically for this book, go to www.dummies.com/cheatsheet/singing Get Smart at Dummies.com Dummies.com makes your life easier with 1,000s of answers on everything from removing wallpaper to using the latest version of Windows. 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Phillips, DMA 01_640203-ffirs.indd i01_640203-ffirs.indd i 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM Singing For Dummies®, 2nd Edition Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 111 River St. Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774 www.wiley.com Copyright © 2011 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permit- ted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600. 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Library of Congress Control Number: 2010937161 ISBN: 978-0-470-64020-3 Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 01_640203-ffirs.indd ii01_640203-ffirs.indd ii 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM About the Author Dr. Pamelia S. Phillips is the Professional Program Director and Chair of Voice and Music at CAP21 (Collaborative Arts Project 21). Dr. Phillips earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts and Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University and her Bachelor of Music Education from Arkansas State University. Her performances range from contemporary American Opera premieres to guest performances with major symphonies. Dr. Phillips has also taught at Wagner College, Arizona State University, Scottsdale Community College, and South Mountain Community College. Performances include title roles in Carmen, Tragedy of Carmen, Dido and Aeneas, and Lizzie Borden; the Witch in Hansel and Gretel; Giulietta in Tales of Hoffmann; Dorabella in Cosi fan tutte; Mum in Albert Herring; Constance in the world premiere of She Stoops to Conquer; Lady with a Hat Box in Postcard from Morocco; Frau Bauer in Dora; Beatrice in the stage premiere of Garden of Mystery; Mrs. Cornett in Tobermory; staged performance of From The Diary of Virginia Woolf; Gloria Thorpe in Damn Yankees; Gymnasia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Liebeslieder singer in A Little Night Music; and Lady Thiang in King and I. Symphonic performances include Berlioz’s Le mort de Cléopâtra with the Bronx Symphony, Mahler’s Fourth Symphony with the Centré Symphony, and Das Lied von der Erde and Mahler’s Third Symphony with the New York Symphonic Arts Ensemble. Dr. Phillips has also been a guest artist with the Phoenix Chamber Symphony, the Scottsdale Fine Arts Orchestra, the Putnam County Chorale, and the National Chorale. 01_640203-ffirs.indd iii01_640203-ffirs.indd iii 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM 01_640203-ffirs.indd iv01_640203-ffirs.indd iv 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM Dedication In memory of my sister, Debbie Griggs (d. 2003). Author’s Acknowledgments I gratefully acknowledge Project Editor Sarah Faulkner for her amazing attention to detail and endless supply of encouragement, Acquisitions Editor Michael Lewis for the invitation to write a second edition, Technical Editor David Kelso for sharing his wealth of knowledge, and Copy Editor Krista Hansing for always looking out for the reader. I was so fortunate to work with this amazing team. Thank you to my parents, Holmes and Darlene, for all the lessons you paid for, the hours you had to listen to me practice, and the many miles you drove to attend my concerts. Thank you to George, for your encouragement and for tolerating all the late nights and weekends I spent writing. Eternal thanks to my students (and a few colleagues) who sang so beautifully on the CD and to my students and colleagues who offered advice and support. You inspire me. Special thanks to my voice teachers, Julia Lansford, Jerry Doan, Norma Newton, and Judith Natalucci. 01_640203-ffirs.indd v01_640203-ffirs.indd v 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM Publisher’s Acknowledgments We’re proud of this book; please send us your comments at http://dummies.custhelp.com. For other comments, please contact our Customer Care Department within the U.S. at 877-762-2974, outside the U.S. at 317-572-3993, or fax 317-572-4002. Some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following: Acquisitions, Editorial, and Composition Services Media Development Project Coordinator: Sheree Montgomery Project Editor: Sarah Faulkner Layout and Graphics: Carl Byers, (Previous Edition: Jennifer Connolly) Joyce Haughey, Mark Pinto Acquisitions Editor: Michael Lewis Proofreader: Bonnie Mikkelson Copy Editor: Krista Hansing Indexer: Sharon Shock (Previous Edition: Esmeralda St. Clair) Assistant Editor: David Lutton Technical Editor: David Kelso Media Development Associate Producer: Shawn Patrick Media Development Assistant Project Manager: Jenny Swisher Editorial Manager: Christine Meloy Beck Editorial Assistants: Jennette ElNaggar, Rachelle S. Amick Art Coordinator: Alicia B. South Cover Photos: © iStockphoto.com/ Chris Hutchison Cartoons: Rich Tennant (www.the5thwave.com) Publishing and Editorial for Consumer Dummies Diane Graves Steele, Vice President and Publisher, Consumer Dummies Kristin Ferguson-Wagstaffe, Product Development Director, Consumer Dummies Ensley Eikenburg, Associate Publisher, Travel Kelly Regan, Editorial Director, Travel Publishing for Technology Dummies Andy Cummings, Vice President and Publisher, Dummies Technology/General User Composition Services Debbie Stailey, Director of Composition Services 01_640203-ffirs.indd vi01_640203-ffirs.indd vi 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM Contents at a Glance Introduction ................................................................ 1 Part I: Exploring Singing Basics .................................... 7 Chapter 1: Preparing to Sing ............................................................................................9 Chapter 2: Determining Your Voice Type .....................................................................17 Chapter 3: Aligning Your Body for Great Singing ........................................................27 Chapter 4: Breathing for Singing ....................................................................................39 Chapter 5: Toning Up the Voice .....................................................................................57 Part II: Improving Your Singing .................................. 71 Chapter 6: Acquiring Beautiful Tone .............................................................................73 Chapter 7: Exploring Resonance ....................................................................................83 Chapter 8: Shaping Your Vowels for Clarity .................................................................93 Chapter 9: Exercising Consonants for Articulation ...................................................103 Chapter 10: Crafting a Practice Routine .....................................................................115 Part III: Advanced Techniques to Improve Your Voice .................................................. 127 Chapter 11: Developing the Parts of Your Singing Voice .........................................129 Chapter 12: Expanding Your Vocal Flexibility and Range ........................................153 Chapter 13: It’s a Cinch: Belting Out Your Song ........................................................165 Chapter 14: Training for Singing ..................................................................................187 Chapter 15: Finding the Right Voice Teacher ............................................................199 Part IV: Preparing to Perform ................................... 209 Chapter 16: Selecting Your Music Material ................................................................211 Chapter 17: Mastering a New Song ..............................................................................221 Chapter 18: Acting the Song .........................................................................................239 Chapter 19: Confronting Your Fear of Performing.....................................................249 Chapter 20: Auditioning a Song ....................................................................................259 02_640203-ftoc.indd vii02_640203-ftoc.indd vii 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM Part V: The Part of Tens ........................................... 277 Chapter 21: Ten Performers with Good Technique ..................................................279 Chapter 22: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Singing ...................................283 Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Maintaining Vocal Health ..................................................289 Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Performing Like a Pro ........................................................297 Part VI: Appendixes ................................................. 305 Appendix A: Suggested Songs to Advance Your Singing Technique .......................307 Appendix B: About the CD ............................................................................................317 Index ...................................................................... 323 02_640203-ftoc.indd viii02_640203-ftoc.indd viii 9/23/10 6:51 PM9/23/10 6:51 PM

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