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Speech and Hearing Multimedia

Kate McCaffrey

“The authors of numerous singing manuals, Caldwell and Wall (voice, Texas Woman’s University) present a remarkable resource for voice teachers, bringing together and building on much of the current and historical theory of vocal technique and training. Singers, coaches, and choir directors will also find much of value if they are not daunted by the quantity of information presented. Each volume includes many vocal exercises and interesting case studies. The first two volumes will be especially useful for beginning teachers. In a field rife with jargon and elusive imagery, the authors share suggestions to improve communication with students. In addition, the sections on teaching anatomy, acoustics, and the science of sound are very detailed. Volume 1 – Beginning the Process, investigates teaching and learning at various levels. Volume 2 – Mastering the Fundamentals, covers breath management, muscle awareness, and the use of resonators. Volume 3 – Advancing the Technique, offers exercises and information of value to the advanced student. There is also an excellent section on teaching belt tone for musical theater students. Volume 4 – Becoming an Artist, addresses important areas for aspiring professionals, including learning a score, preparing texts, and communicating with an audience. Volume 5 – Managing Vocal Health, gives advice on when to send students to a physician and what to expect from a physical exam. Medical procedures for treating various vocal disorders are also dis used. Vocal study is a lifelong process as the “instrument” matures and then ages, and teachers and students work at a wide range of abilities – something this work’s multilevel approach effectively addresses. There are many more concise (and less expensive) books on vocal technique available, but nothing as comprehensive or as potentially rewarding for the serious voice teacher. Highly recommended for academic libraries and large music collections.”
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  1. Speech and Hearing Multimedia Labs (30 days, unlimited viewings)
  2. Speech and Hearing Multimedia Labs (10 viewings, unlimited days)
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    Through A Portal to the Mind

    (For previews, see  the main site.) Through a Portal to the... Learn More
    $195.00

  4. Through a Portal to the Mind (whole, no narration)

    Through a Portal to the Mind (whole, no narration)

    For fun. This is the entire film with score, but no narration.... Learn More
    $0.00

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    Human Speech Set

    It is no wonder many consider that the voice is the most complex organ in the human body: its many... Learn More
    $580.00

  8. book for vocal health care

    Managing Vocal Health: The human instrument

    A voice is only as good as its health—and, especially in training, where the voice is inherently stressed, there... Learn More
    $51.00

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