The Singing Book - (National Association of Teachers of Singing Books) 4th Edition by Cynthia Vaughn & Meribeth Dayme (Paperback)
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Highlights
- A joyful introduction to the art of singing, written with the needs of beginning singers in mindWith a "Sing First, Talk Later" approach, The Singing Book gets students singing from the very first day.
- About the Author: Cynthia Vaughn is a respected singer, voice teacher, and clinician who has coauthored four editions of The Singing Book with Meribeth Dayme.
- 390 Pages
- Music, Instruction & Study
- Series Name: National Association of Teachers of Singing Books
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About the Book
With a "sing first, talk later" approach, The Singing Book gets students singing from the very first day. The fourth edition includes twenty-five new songs, many by composers of diverse backgrounds, and provides vital updates to voice science and IPA for beginners. This classi...Book Synopsis
A joyful introduction to the art of singing, written with the needs of beginning singers in mind
With a "Sing First, Talk Later" approach, The Singing Book gets students singing from the very first day. The fourth edition includes twenty-six new songs in various styles by composers of diverse backgrounds, crucial updates for vocal health and resources, and a new guide to the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Combining a fun, simple introduction to basic vocal technique with confidence-building exercises and imaginative repertoire, The Singing Book teaches beginners the vocal skills they need to get started, gives them exciting music to sing, and provides the tools they need to develop the voice and keep it healthy. This classic text is perfect for instructors of group voice in higher education settings as well as private studio instruction.
Review Quotes
""I have been using The Singing Book for over ten years. It has so much information--anatomy, IPA, reference materials for songs, and how to practice--presented in an approachable way. I also like the collection of songs from different styles and genres. I cannot wait to put my hands on the new edition!"" --Ayumi Nakamae, Coastal Carolina Community College
""The Singing Book is an amazing textbook for my group introductory voice class! I love the variety of musical selections ranging from classical, musical theatre, and contemporary styles The 'Sing First, Talk Later' philosophy allows students to learn their vocal instruments through singing while discovering their breath, phrasing, posture, resonance, improvisatory skills, and confidence along the way."" --Stephanie R. Thorpe, Minnesota State University, Mankato ""The Singing Book is truly the 'stranded on a desert island book' that every private studio teacher needs on their shelf. I have used this book in my private studio with singers from ages eight to eighty-eight! The book has something for everybody: standards, classics, foreign language pieces, pop songs, and lots of practical pedagogy."" --Deborah Conquest, Conquest Voice Studio ""What a great book! Thank you so much for the sensible information, balanced approach, and fun repertoire."" --Ann-Marie Wilcox-Daehn, Missouri State University ""I love using The Singing Book. It is full of great repertoire in various genres and contains helpful illustrations of anatomy. I've used it in college classes and now I use it nearly every day in my high school job."" --Brandi N. Icard, Clover High School, South Carolina ""The Singing Book is fabulous! I use this book with my nonmajor voice class to help them begin the process of singing. I also use it in my pedagogy classes for voice majors so that they can discover new truths in their teaching. I love this book!"" --Mark Crayton, professor of voice, Roosevelt University ""The Singing Book is the best book for new and seasoned teachers alike! It's so comprehensive and has something for everyone in the song repertoire. I am grateful for this resource, and I regularly recommend it to others."" --Luisa Marie Rodriguez, Ensemble Music Schools ""The Singing Book appeals to a very broad range of singers, from the beginning choir singer to the budding rock musician."" --Aimee Woods, independent voice teacher and K-12 music teacherAbout the Author
Cynthia Vaughn is a respected singer, voice teacher, and clinician who has coauthored four editions of The Singing Book with Meribeth Dayme. She developed and taught university and community group-voice classes and was previously on the voice faculty of Colorado State University. Visit CynthiaVaughn.com.
Meribeth Dayme (1938-2019) was a prominent author and presenter on voice and anatomy worldwide. Her books include The Singing Book (with Cynthia Vaughn), Dynamics of the Singing Voice, The Performer's Voice, and The Essentials of CoreSinging: A Joyful Approach to Singing and Voice Pedagogy.
Matthew Hoch is professor of voice at Auburn University. He currently services as chair of the NATS Books editorial board, editor of the NATS So You Want to Sing book series, associate editor of the "Voice Pedagogy" column for the Journal of Singing, and editor of the "On the Voice" column for the ACDA Choral Journal.
