Mary King, Anthony Legge
Indispensable to amateur enthusiasts and those with professional aspirations alike, The Singer’s Handbook is packed full of practical information, technical advice and exclusive tips to provide guidance for every stage of a singer’s development – from finding your first teacher to dealing with the pressures of a professional career.
Unique, informative and engaging, The Singer’s Handbook is a must have for all aspiring singers! Drawn from their extensive experience in the professional arena, Mary King and Anthony Legge shine a light onto the fascinating world of singing and the music business, enabling any singer to discover tools to develop their own talents.
Contents
- About The Authors
- Introduction
- Key Symbols Used In This Book
- Chapter 1: On Your Starting Blocks
- The Singing Teacher
- How The Voice Works
- Some Basic Anatomy
- Vocal Hygiene
- How To Warm Up And Practise
- Chapter 2: Off You Go!
- Learning And Memorising Music
- Try-Out Performances
- Practice Techniques And Tips
- The Basics Of Musical Style
- Evaluating Your Progress
- First Performances
- Chapter 3: Halfway Round The Course!
- Singing Coaches
- Language Coaches
- Singing In Difference Languages
- Chapter 4: The Going Gets Tough – Being Tested
- Auditions
- Exams, Competitions And Awards
- CV’s And Biographies
- Being Business-Like
- Chapter 5: The Last Lap
- Advanced Performance
- Different Career Paths
- Chapter 6: The Home Straight
- Success
- Practice And Self-Discipline
- Consequences Of Auditions
- The Singer’s Job.