Singing for Dummies - 3rd Edition by Pamelia S Phillips (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Go from singing in the shower to taking your audience's breath away

Whether you picture yourself as the next Ariana Grande or just feel like picking up a new hobby, Singing For Dummies walks you through the surprisingly straightforward steps you'll need to take to develop your voice. It's a practical guide to every important aspect of singing, from vocal techniques to performance tips.

You'll learn exercises and practice songs that gradually improve your craft and receive instruction on the latest technology and recording devices to capture and play back your songs. Singing For Dummies also shows you how to:

• Understand and use important singing techniques, improve your tone, upgrade your posture, and maximize your breath
• Maintain your voice with preventative self-care that keeps your vocal cords in tiptop shape
• Sing with instrumental accompaniment or with a partner in a duet

Perfect for men, women, boys, and girls, Singing For Dummies is the most intuitive and accessible resource on the market for anyone who hopes to find their voice.

From the Back Cover

Find your voice and share it with the world

Is singing in the shower no longer scratching that performance itch? Do you dream about becoming the next virtuoso or diva to light up a stage? Or maybe you're just in the market for a fun and rewarding new hobby. Whatever your goals, this third edition of this book helps you discover how to refine your voice into a musical instrument that takes people's breath away. Explore the tips and tricks of an experienced voice teacher as you fine tune singing techniques, expand your range, upgrade your posture, advance your breath coordination, and hone the skills you need to get your next song ready for performance.

Inside...

• Identify your voice type
• Build better singing tone
• Polish your articulation
• Craft a practice routine
• Explore your head, chest, and middle voices
• Overcome performance anxiety
• Prepare for an audition
• Find tips for maintaining vocal health

About the Author

Pamelia S. Phillips is a professional singer, voice teacher, and author. Her voice clients range from beginners to professionals, some of whom have gone on to win Grammy, Tony, and Academy awards. She also wrote all previous editions of Singing for Dummies and Singing Exercises for Dummies.