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Lyric diction is a portal to powerful and meaningful vocal
performance because diction enables singers to communicate the
vision of both the poet and the composer. The study of diction
involves learning to perceive speech patterns in different
languages, practicing their precise articulation, recognizing this
in speech and singing, and developing an awareness of the refined
movements of the articulators and their effects on singing tone. In
the second edition of English and German Diction for Singers,
Amanda Johnston continues her comparative, modernized approach to
lyric diction. This comprehensive resource offers a thorough
analysis of the German and English languages and includes extensive
oral drills, word lists, tables, charts, musical examples, and even
tongue twisters. Unique to this publication is the illustration of
the rhythmic timing and release of consonants within the
International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions in all musical
examples. This book is designed for both undergraduate and graduate
courses in German and English lyric diction and is an invaluable
resource for classical singers, vocal coaches, and voice teachers
alike. Improvements to the second edition include: *An online
workbook that includes extensive written exercises suitable for
classroom or independent use *Chapter-by-chapter video clips that
demonstrate the concepts addressed in the text *Expanded chapters
address the schwa, the treatment of monosyllabic incidental words,
the use of R, and the correct formation of the elusive upsilon and
extended epsilon *Consideration of loan words and stressed vs.
unstressed closed German vowels *Integrated practice drills for
mastering challenging and unfamiliar phonemes *Enlarged musical
examples show the rhythmic timing and release of voiced and
voiceless consonants *An expanded appendix on suggested repertoire
for diction study *Inclusion of specific diction choices suitable
for musical theatre repertoire *Expanded discussion of healthy
glottal onsets, including the concept of juncture *Use of the
latest resources, namely Deutsche Rechtschreibung (2014) and
Cambridge Pronouncing Dictionary, 18th edition (2011) *For all
users, there is a WORKBOOK. Access the workbook here. *The ANSWER
KEY is available for instructors. Contact [email protected] for
details.
The state of contemporary music is dizzyingly diverse in terms of
style, media, traditions, and techniques. How have trends in music
developed over the past decades? Music Composition in the 21st
Century is a guide for composers and students that helps them
navigate the often daunting complexity and abundance of resources
and influences that confront them as they work to achieve a
personal expression. From pop to classical, the book speaks to the
creative ways that new composers mix and synthesize music, creating
a music that exists along a more continuous spectrum rather than in
a series of siloed practices. It pays special attention to a series
of critical issues that have surfaced in recent years, including
harmony, the influence of minimalism, the impact of technology,
strategies of "openness," sound art, collaboration, and
improvisation. Robert Carl identifies an emerging common practice
that allows creators to make more informed aesthetic and technical
decisions and also fosters an inherently positive approach to new
methods.
360 chords, organised as a chord per page, this is a flexible,
comprehensive solution for anyone learning or playing the guitar at
any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, wiro book will fit into
a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.
Revised and updated version, replaces ISBN-13 9781844513925
A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the
guitar If you've just bought a guitar, or you've had one for a
while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how
to play the popular instrument. There's so much to know about
owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin?
In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and
music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about
owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to
exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and
diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book
is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info.
Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and
advice in one place, the book will show you how to: Maintain, tune,
and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and
guitar tablature Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to
help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes
Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues,
rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio
instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in
the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar
All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants
to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.
The increasing interest in artistic research, especially in music,
is throwing open doors to exciting ideas about how we generate new
musical knowledge and understanding. This book examines the wide
array of factors at play in innovative practice and how by treating
it as research we can make new ideas more widely accessible. Three
key ideas propel the book. First, it argues that artistic research
comes from inside the practice and exists in a space that
accommodates both objective and subjective observation and analyses
because the researcher is the practitioner. It is a space for
dialogue between apparently opposing binaries: the composer and the
performer, the past and the present, the fixed and the fluid, the
intellectual and the intuitive, the abstract and the embodied, the
prepared and the spontaneous, the enduring and the transitory, and
so on. It is not so much constructed in a logical, sequential
manner in the way of the scientific method of doing research but
more as a "braided" space, woven from many disparate elements.
Second, the book articulates the notion that artistic research in
music has its own verification procedures that need to be brought
into the academy, especially in terms of the moderation of
non-traditional research outputs, including the description of the
criteria for allocation of research points for the purposes of data
collection, as well as real world relevance and industry
engagement. Third, by way of numerous examples of original and
creative music making, it demonstrates in practical terms how
exploration and experimentation functions as legitimate academic
research. Many of the case studies deliberately cross boundaries
that were previously assumed to be rigid and definite in order to
blaze new musical trails, creating new collaborations and
synergies.
(Essential Elements). (Essential Elements for Strings and Essential
Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements
2000 for Strings ) Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning
students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to
successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE
features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises,
created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning
environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each
student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE
provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to
develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Books 1
and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi),
the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime,
and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to
learn more Book 2 features: * New keys and rhythms * Sequential or
flexible format * Rhythm Raps, sight-reading and improvisation *
Theory, history and multicultural music * Mixed meter studies *
Comprehensive scale and arpeggio pages * Double stops and shifting
* Performance Spotlights Book also includes My EE Library*
(www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with
Play-along mp3 tracks for ALL exercises, featuring a professional
orchestra * Internet access required for My EE Library (book
includes instructions to order free opt. CD)
Rock 'n' roll is a style that was born out of the great American
melting pot. An outgrowth of the blues, rock 'n' roll music
combines driving rhythms, powerful chords, and lyrics that
communicate the human experience to audiences around the world.
Although rock singing was once seen as a vulgar use of the human
voice and was largely ignored by the academic community, voice
teachers and singers around the world have recently taken a
professional interest in learning specialized techniques for
singing rock 'n' roll. So You Want to Sing Rock 'n' Roll gives
readers a comprehensive guide to rock history, voice science, vocal
health, audio technology, technical approaches to singing rock, and
stylistic parameters for various rock subgenres. Matthew Edwards,
assistant professor of voice at Shenandoah Conservatory, provides
easy-to-understand explanations of technical concepts, with tips
for practical application, and suggestions for listening and
further reading. So You Want to Sing Rock 'n' Roll includes
guest-authored chapters by singing voice researchers Dr. Scott
McCoy and Dr. Wendy LeBorgne, as well as audio and visual examples
available from the website of the National Association of Teachers
of Singing. This work is not only the ideal guide to singing
professionals, but the perfect reference work for voice teachers
and their students, lead and back-up singers, record producers and
studio engineers. 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 Rock 'n' Roll
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.
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