1 Introduction |
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Key issues in singing today |
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a) The approach to teaching and learning |
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b) The language of the mind |
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d) Learning to trust the voice |
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e) Awareness and responsibility |
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2 The human energy field and singing |
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Defining the human energy field |
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Components of the human energy field |
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Invisible aspects of the energy field |
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c) Psychological influences |
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Singers as masters of their own energy fields |
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a) Take responsibility for learning |
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b) Take responsibility for thoughts and language |
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c) Pay mindful attention to each practice and lesson |
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d) Treat all colleagues, peers and teachers with respect |
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3 Vocal pedagogy in the 21st Century |
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Working with the Whole student |
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Right left brain balance in teaching and learning |
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Co-responsibility in learning and the establishment of trust |
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Use of language that enriches teaching and learning |
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Self-development as the core of teaching and learning |
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The responsibility of the teacher |
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a) Continue to be a lifelong student |
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b) Learn to coach the mental aspects of performance |
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c) Create a positive studio atmosphere for learning and performing by having a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual safe haven for every student |
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d) Be grateful for each student |
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e) Be professional about the business of singing |
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The responsibility of the student |
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b) Extra-curricula development complementary to singing |
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c) Elimination of mind chatter and excessive self-criticism |
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d) Meaningful practice and rehearsal |
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e) Find ways to monitor progress |
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f) Have the courage to take performance risks |
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g) Be grateful for your talent |
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The future of vocal pedagogy |
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4 What every singer needs to know: Co-ordination, spontaneity and artistry |
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b) Dedication to the work of singing |
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e) Personality and magnetism |
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f) Performance that transcends the ordinary |
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On becoming a dynamic singer |
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5 The role and function of the voice: an overview |
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Acoustic and environmental factors |
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Psychological factors of communication |
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6 Posture and breathing in singing |
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Posture and physical alignment |
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b) The intercostal muscles |
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c) Other muscles of inspiration |
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b) Other muscles of expiration |
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Summary: breathing for singing |
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7 Phonation |
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The anatomy of the vibratory mechanism |
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The function of the vocal folds in singing |
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Neurological factors of phonation |
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Physiological factors of phonation |
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Subglottic pressure and vocal intensity |
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8 Resonation and vocal quality |
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The anatomy and physiology of the pharynx |
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b) the relatively slender longitudinal muscles which shorten the length of the pharynx |
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c) The muscles of the soft palate |
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A summary of the acoustics of the vocal tract |
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Factors which affect vocal quality |
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(1) Overly active facial muscles |
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(2) The position and movement of the lower jaw |
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(3) Rigidity of the tongue |
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Some misconceptions regarding resonance |
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9 Articulation |
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Vowels and consonants: a summary |
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The mechanism of articulation |
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Anatomical aspects of articulation |
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10 Vocal health |
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General health and nutrition |
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d) Hoarseness of psychogenic origin |
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Special vocal problems of women |
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Surgical procedures pertinent to singers |
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Singers and their doctors |
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Complementary health professionals available to singers |
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11 Research in singing |
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New areas of potential research in singing |
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The limitations of our current research |
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Areas for the adventurous to investigate |
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Summary: Exciting possibilities ahead |
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12 Appendices |
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A. Classification of singers for research |
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B. Study Outlines for Vocal Anatomy |
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1) Introductory notes on anatomy |
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2) Notes about muscle tissue |
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3) Muscle action and terms of movement |
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5) Phonation the larynx |
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6) Pharynx and soft palate |
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8) Muscles of mastication |
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10) Muscles of facial expression |
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References |
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Author index |
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Subject index |
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