{"product_id":"vocal-technique-a-physiologic-approach-second-edition-9781944883331","title":"Vocal Technique: A Physiologic Approach  Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eVocal Technique: A Physiologic Approach  Second Edition builds upon the premise firmly established in its first edition -- a singer who understands how his or her body functions when speaking and singing will necessarily be a better singer and teacher of singing. As such  it is the ideal text for voice classes and lessons at the university level as well as for voice lessons in the independent studio. Because it is so comprehensive  including anatomy  posture  breath management  physiology of tone production  achieving resonance  IPA  classification of voices  healthcare for singers  a logical method for learning repertoire  stage deportment  and technology in the voice studio  it is also an excellent book for teaching vocal pedagogy. This text provides the essential information regarding anatomic and physiologic functions connected with the speaking and singing process so that singers will learn to develop their technique fully and thus  maintain optimal technical skill and vocal health throughout a long singing and\/or teaching career. The technical aspects of singing are discussed in detail  giving the singer the tools to apply this technique to a wide variety of repertoire and languages. The author provides a thorough introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)  and its application to the English  Italian  French  German  and Castilian Spanish languages. The material provided here is supplemented with a PluralPlus companion website that provides the singing student and voice teacher with slide presentations on individual chapters  additional presentations on related aspects of practicing  interpretation  and performing  video demonstrations of vocal exercises  and a lengthy presentation on the classification of voices with links to professional performances for each vocal category. Features new to this second edition include: A brand new chapter on Science and Technology in the Voice Studio  including links to sites providing equipment and software for the voice studio. Updated illustrations detailing anatomy and physiologic function. Updates to every chapter to improve comprehensibility  especially the chapter covering the use of IPA. Updated information on health and nutrition to reflect recent research in the field. A list of recommended sources where singers and teachers can download free and\/or inexpensive music for use in the voice class or studio. Links to additional information sources  including links to performances related to the classification of voices. NOTE:This book comes with supplementary content on a PluralPlus companion website. If you purchase or rent a used copy of the printed book  the code to access the website printed inside the book may have been previously redeemed\/used or be incorrect and you will not be able to use it. To guarantee access to the website  it is recommended you purchase a new copy of this book directly from Amazon or the publisher  Plural Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666064957493,"sku":"ByrdShop_1944883339","price":125.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781944883331.jpg?v=1782417519","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/vocal-technique-a-physiologic-approach-second-edition-9781944883331","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}