Alfred Vocalize! (Book/CD)

Each exercise in this invaluable resource is designed to reinforce fundamental vocal concepts for choral and solo singers of any age. Organized in 11 focused categories, the purpose of every warm-up is evident, and clearly-stated directions optimize growth. Supportive piano accompaniments, including progressive modulations, are lightly-orchestrated on the enclosed recording---perfect for ensemble rehearsals, studio lessons, or at-home practice. As an added bonus, PDF files on the enhanced CD provide extracted vocal lines on reproducible singer pages. An instructional book will use again and again. Topics include: beginning warm-ups, posture, vowels, breath support, tone quality, diction, dynamics, articulations, diphthongs, blend, scales, intervals, harmony, and more. Song list: - Beginning Warm-Ups PageCome Now, Let Our Voices RingI Just Want to SingSing a Joyful SongWarming Up Our VoicesPostureFeet Are Firmly PlantedRelax, ReleaseRoll ShouldersThough the Notes May RiseVowelsDrop JawMy, Oh Me, Oh MyNee, Neh, Nah, Noh, NooWith a Joyful ToneBreath SupportBreath SupportFlying, SighingResist Caving InTake Time to BreatheTone QualityDon't Want to Be ThroatyJust One VoiceNever Louder Than LovelyProjectDictionConsonants Are PlannedThe Lips, the Tongue, the Tip of the TeethSeashellsWoodchuckDynamics/ArticulationsDynamics Are Fancy and FineSing Legato, Sing StaccatoSing We SforzandoWe Are CrescendoingMiscellaneous SkillsA Diphthong SongFlexibilityListen and BlendSyncopationScales/IntervalsDo Is Like a RockOctaves and SeventhsOne, Five, Four, FiveSing a Half StepShort SongsAll Through the NightDrink to Me Only with Thine EyesMusic in the MorningThe Turtle DoveHarmonyHey HoI Can Sing My PartSing Alleluia, Allelu'Twas on a Silent Winter NightZing-a Zing-a Zah