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Adventures in Singing : A Process for Exploring, Discovering, and Developing Vocal Potential

by: Ware, Clifton

Adventures in Singing : A Process for Exploring, Discovering, and Developing Vocal Potential

by: Ware, Clifton

ISBN 13:
9780072855227
ISBN 10:
0072855223
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/25/2003
Publisher: MCG
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Summary

This popular text combines a thorough introduction to the singing process with an anthology of 60 songs. While offering a clear introduction to the basic workings of the voice and methodical voice-building techniques, the text takes a holistic approach, reflecting the view that the study of singing helps students develop greater self-awareness of body and mind. Piano accompaniments of the songs included in the anthology are provided on the companion CD.

Preface

Preparing for the Journey

(4)

Four Questions for the Journey

(3)

Preparation Assessment Exercises

(1)

Getting Started

(10)

The Vocal Process: How the Voice Works

(1)

From Speech to Singing

(1)

Exercises for Exploring Speaking Range

(1)

Exercises for Improving Speech

(1)

Speech-to-Singing Exercises

(1)

Getting Started with Physical/Vocal Exercises

(1)

Exercises for Coordinating Breath, Phonation, and Resonation

(3)

Getting Started with Learning and Performing a Song

(1)

Visual Physical Assessment

(1)

Expanding the Mind

(10)

The Roots of Your Vocal Self-Image

(1)

Personal Vocal Perceptions

(1)

Opposites: Coping with Contradiction

(2)

Learning Modes

(1)

The Goal and the Journey as One

(1)

The Singer as Risk Taker

(1)

Voice/Movement Improvisation Exercises

(1)

Voice and Self-Assessment

(2)

Energizing the Body

(9)

The Vocal Athlete

(1)

Fitness and Exercise

(1)

Diet and Nutrition

(1)

Rest, Relaxation, and Recreation

(1)

Care of the Singer's Instrument: Voice and Hearing

(1)

Physical/Vocal Exercises

(3)

Efficient Body Alignment

(1)

Vocal Athlete Assessment

(2)

Developing Breath Management

(10)

The Role and Benefits of Breathing

(1)

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

(3)

Summary of Respiratory Action

(1)

Methods of Breathing

(1)

Breathing and Breath Management Exercises

(4)

Breath Management Assessment

(1)

Producing Tone

(9)

Characteristics of Vocal Tone Production

(1)

Anatomy and Physiology of the Larynx

(2)

Three Types of Tone Production

(1)

Three Types of Vocal Onset

(1)

Three Types of Vocal Release

(1)

Characteristics of Efficient Vocal Tone

(1)

Exercises for Developing Efficient Phonation

(2)

Phonation Assessment

(2)

Connecting Voice Levels

(8)

Explanation and Description of Vocal Registers

(1)

Voice Register Theories

(2)

Auxiliary Registers

(1)

The Function of the Larynx in Registration

(1)

Negotiating Register Transitions

(2)

Exercises for Coordinating Vocal Registers

(2)

Vocal Registration Assessment

(1)

Optimizing Tone Quality

(9)

Acoustics---The Science of Sound

(1)

Properties and Characteristics of Sound

(2)

Vocal Resonators

(1)

Maximizing Vocal Resonance

(3)

Tone Placement and Focus

(2)

Resonance Assessment

(1)

Voicing Vowels and Consonants

(16)

Communicating through Language

(1)

Linguistic Terminology

(1)

Primary Singing Languages

(1)

Introduction to Vowels

(6)

Vowel Modification and Efficiency

(2)

Introduction to Consonants

(1)

Chart of Consonants

(1)

Sounding Consonants

(2)

Suggestions for Improving Diction

(1)

Diction Assessment

(1)

Integrating the Vocal Process

(8)

Elements of Dynamic Vocalism

(6)

Classification of the Singing Voice

(1)

Reconciliation of Opposites

(1)

Vocal Coordination Skills Assessment

(1)

Learning a Song

(8)

Basic Musicianship

(5)

Song Study and Preparation

(1)

Musicianship and Learning Assessment

100

(2)

Performing a Song

102

(198)

Style in Vocal Performance

102

(1)

Expressive Use of Body and Voice

102

(1)

Song Performance

103

(2)

Continuing Your Vocal Study

105

(1)

Performance Skills Assessment

106

(2)

SONG ANTHOLOGY

Background Information

General Information

108

(1)

Information about the Group Songs

109

(1)

Information about the Folk Songs and Spirituals

109

(3)

Information about the Art Songs and Arias

112

(8)

Information about the Novelty Songs

120

(1)

Information about the Musical Theater Songs

120

(3)

Foreign Language Song Texts: IPA and Literal Translations

123

(14)

Group Songs

Dona Nobis Pacem (Traditional)

137

Let Us Sing Together (Czech)

134

Make New Friends (American)

133

(2)

Music Alone Shall Live (German)

135

O How Lovely Is the Evening (Traditional)

133

(1)

Hail to Music (American/C. Ware)

134

Row, Row, Row Your Boat (Traditional)

133

(2)

Shalom, Chaverim! (Palestinian)

135

(1)

Vive L'Amour (French)

136

(1)

We Are Singing (American/C. Ware)

137

(4)

Folk Songs and Spirituals

All through the Night (Welsh) Medium Key-G

141

Amazing Grace (English/American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)

138

(5)

Balm in Gilead (African/American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)

143

(22)

Con que la lavare (Spanish) Medium Key-dm

165

Down in the Valley (American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)

145

(2)

Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes (Old English) Medium Key-D

147

(2)

Greensleeves (Old English) Medium Key-em

149

(2)

Long Time Ago (American) Low Key-F (or a cappella)

151

(2)

Nino precioso (Nicaraguan) Medium Key-dm

153

(2)

O Shenandoah (American) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)

155

(13)

Over the Meadows (Czech) Medium Key-Ab

168

Simple Gifts (American Shaker) Medium Key-F (or a cappella)

157

(2)

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (African/American) Medium Key-fm (or a cappella)

159

(2)

The Happy Singer (American/B. & C. Ware) Medium Key-E

161

(2)

The Water Is Wide (English) Medium Key-G (or a cappella)

163

(79)

Art Songs and Arias

A Memory (R. Ganz) Medium/High Key-F

242

An die Musik (F. Schubert) Medium Key-C

220

Bist du bei mir (attr. to J. S. Bach) Medium Key-Bb

188

(70)

Caro mio ben Medium Key-C

258

Come Again, Sweet Love (J. Dowland) Medium Key-F

175

(63)

Dream Valley (R. Quilter) Medium Key-F; Low Key-D

238

Du bist wie eine Blume (R. Schumann) Medium Key-F

227

Flocks Are Sporting (H. Carey) Medium/High Key-F

201

(50)

Heavenly Grass (P. Bowles) Medium/High Key-em

251

(34)

I Attempt from Love's Sickness to Fly (H. Purcell) Medium/High Key-G

285

Ich liebe dich (L. van Beethoven) Medium Key-F

208

If Music Be the Food of Love (H. Purcell) Medium/High Key-em

179

(77)

Infant Joy (D. E. Thomas) Medium Key-G

256

It Was a Lover and His Lass (T. Morley) Medium Key-D

171

(83)

It's All I Bring Today (E. Bacon) Medium/High Key-Bb

254

Lascia ch'io pianga (G. F. Handel) Medium Key-D

191

(38)

Le Charme (E. Chausson) Medium Key-Eb

229

My Lovely Celia (G. Monro) Medium/High Key-F

203

(8)

Nel cor piu non mi sento (G. Paisiello) Medium/High Key-F

211

Non lo diro col labbro (G. F. Handel) Medium Key-F

195

Now Is the Month of Maying (T. Morley) Medium Key-F

173

(25)

Oh, Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me? (G. F. Handel) Medium Key-D

198

(7)

Preach Not Me Your Musty Rules (T. A. Arne) Medium/High Key-F

205

(8)

Ridente la calma (W. A. Mozart) High Key-Eb

213

(18)

Romance (C. Debussy) Medium Key-C

231

Seligkeit (F. Schubert) Medium/High Key-D; Medium/Low Key-Bb

223

Star vicino (attr. to S. Rosa) Medium Key-F

177

(59)

The Call (R. Vaughan Williams) Medium/High Key-Eb

236

(8)

The Daisies (S. Barber) Medium/High Key-F; Medium/Low Key-D

244

(4)

The Pasture (C. Naginski) Medium/High Key-F

248

Toglietemi la vita ancor (A. Scarlatti) Medium/High Key-am; Medium/Low Key-fm

181

(36)

Vaga luna (V. Bellini) Medium Key-Ab

217

(16)

Weep You No More, Sad Fountains (R. Quilter) Medium Key-dm

233

(28)

Novelty Songs (Sweet Love Suite)

Genteel Love

261

(2)

Solemn Love

263

(2)

Fickle Love

265

(2)

Wholesome Love

267

(10)

Musical Theater Songs

Almost Like Being in Love (Loewe/Lerner) Medium/High Key-Bb

277

(18)

Any Dream Will Do (Webber/Rice) Medium Key-Bb

295

On a Clear Day (Lane/Lerner) Medium Key-G

274

Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (Rodgers/Hammerstein) Medium Key-D

271

(28)

Put On a Happy Face (Strouse/Adams) Medium Key-Eb

299

`S Wonderful (G. Gershwin/I. Gershwin) Medium/High Key-Eb

281

(4)

Till There Was You (Willson) Medium Key-C

285

Tipsy Song (Offenbach) Medium Key-Eb

269

(24)

Try to Remember (Schmidt/Jones) Medium Key-G

293

(7)

Glossary

300

(5)

Bibliography

305

(4)

Index

309

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