Practical Vocal Acoustics

Pedagogic Applications for Teachers and Singers

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Practical Vocal Acoustics

Pedagogic Applications for Teachers and Singers

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Description

Scientific knowledge of vocal acoustics has grown exponentially in the last eighty years. With sophisticated yet inexpensive sound analysis technology, more voice teachers are curious about the value of vocal acoustics for the studio and see the need to understand it for more efficient, science-informed pedagogy.
Kenneth Bozeman distills the most important vocal acoustic principles and insights for contemporary teachers and singers. With concise and easy-to-understand language, the book takes these complex concepts and imparts practical tips and strategies that anyone can use in their teaching and singing. Unlike many other singing texts, this book focuses on the voice as an acoustic phenomenon. Bozeman addresses a myriad of topics including:
Bozeman addresses a myriad of topics including:
Theories of vocal resonanceThe pedagogic implications of tube acousticsFormants and their interaction with harmonicsVocal registrationPassaggio trainingThe acoustics of beltingAcoustic technology useful for the studioAlso included are vocal exercises implementing these concepts.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
About the Author
1 Introduction
2 Harmonics Primer
3 Overview of the Changing Theories of Vocal Resonance
4 Formants Primer
5 Harmonic/Formant Interactions
6 Female/Treble Voice Resonance Strategies
7 Male Passaggio Training
8 Perceptions of Turning Over
9 Pedagogic Implications of Tube Acoustics
10 Pedagogic Strategies that Encourage Tube Stability and a Convergent Resonator
11 The Acoustics of Belting
12 Semantic Differences
13 Acoustic Explorations
14 Corollary Strategies
15 Laryngeal Registration Revisited
16 Instructional Technology
Definitions
Abbreviations
Appendix 1: Madde Explorations
Appendix 2: Approximate F1 Locations by Voice 1
Appendix 3: Events Surrounding the Male Passaggio
Appendix 4: Youtube Examples
Selected References
Index

Product details

Published Aug 18 2022
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 156
ISBN 9781538174654
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations 30 b/w illustration
Series National Association of Teachers of Singing Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Kenneth Bozeman

Kenneth Bozeman, tenor, was the Frank C. Shattuck…

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