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So You Want to Sing the Blues: A Guide for Performers shines a light on the history and vibrant modern life of blues song. Eli Yamin explores those essential elements that make the blues sound authentic and guides readers of all backgrounds and levels through mastering this art form. He provides glimpses into the musical lives of the women and men who created the blues along with a listening tour of seminal recordings in the genre’s history.
The blues presents many unique challenges for singers, who must shout, slide, and serenade around the accompanying music. By offering concrete explanations and exercises of key blues elements, this book guides singers to create authentic self-expressions informed by the style’s rich history and supported by strong technique. Teachers and singers of all levels will find this book a welcome guide to participating in this culturally diverse and uplifting style.
The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Like all books in the series, So You Want to Sing the Blues features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.
Published | 21 Sep 2018 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 248 |
ISBN | 9781442267046 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Illustrations | 13 b/w illustrations; 39 b/w photos; 1 table |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Those looking to truly embody the blues style will make extensive use of the numerous recordings available on the companion website that accompany these chapters. Yamin has considerable experience as both a blues performer and a blues educator. So You Want to Sing the Blues shows his deep investment in honoring the history of the genre and provides encouragement and a reliable blueprint for carrying the genre forward. -- Brian Manternach
Classical Singer Magazine
This installment of the series So You Want to Sing offers insight into the style, history, and technique of this quintessential American genre. . . . .For singers who are interested in learning the characteristics and style of the blues, this volume provides an accessible avenue.
Journal of Singing
Blues was born in the United States but many people don’t know how important it is to our musical and cultural heritage. Eli Yamin’s book is a perfect guide for teachers of singing and singers, introducing them to an authentic understanding of blues and of singing it in a healthy way straight from the heart.
Jeanie LoVetri, The Voice Workshop, Singing Voice Specialist
This wonderful book takes a comprehensive and informative look at the blues, serving as a guide to singing the blues and keeping a healthy voice. And it’s fun to read! Thank you, Eli Yamin, for your love and vast knowledge of this important American art form.
Catherine Russell, Grammy-winning Contemporary Jazz & Blues vocalist and recording artist
If you want to sing the blues, this is the first book I recommend. Along with detailed notes on technique and vocal health when singing the blues, Eli Yamin’s depth of knowledge and passion brings the rich history of the blues to life for the reader.
Sharon Burch, Managing Director and Education Consultant, Jazz Education Network
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