{"product_id":"what-every-singer-needs-to-know-about-the-body","title":"What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow well do you know your body? Well  the heres how and whats what of your vocal instrument your entire body  not just the larynx are contained succinctly  clearly  and simply in this practical book  now in its second edition. What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body  Second Edition gives singers and their teachers a Body Mapping resource from anatomy and physiology to body awareness that helps them discover and correct misconceptions about the way their bodies are built and the way they function. In doing so  it provides maps with detailed descriptions of the structures and movement used in breathing  phonation  resonance  articulation and gesture illuminated with numerous illustrations and supported by many exploratory exercises. Because the structures and movements inherent in the vocal instrument are the same for every singer  they apply equally to every kind of singing. Differences in style result from differences in the choice of movement. Understanding and mapping the structures and movements used in singing provides the technical foundation for all singers. The purpose of this book is to provide singers with that foundation. This book does not espouse a single method or attempt to teach singing techniques. Rather  it describes the movements of singing with accuracy and detail so that singers may experiment on their own and communicate with each other more effectively. This has never been done before and it is a substantial contribution to music education in general and the education of singers in particular. For the second edition  the authors have greatly updated and expanded the content throughout the volume  reflecting the latest research on and knowledge. Some specific additions include: New images and exercises on breathing Substantially revised chapter on physical expression Fresh material about visual focus and facial expressions Many updates and extensions in response to reader feedback A comprehensive glossary of key terms In one author s words  \"This book is needed because singers deserve to know the truth about their bodies. There are many pedagogy books that present the anatomy and physiology without helping singers find its practical application. There are books that take a holistic approach without sufficient anatomical and physiological detail. What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body will strike a balance  giving singers the information they need and the tools to embody it so that they can use the whole body for creative vocal expression. It will de-mystify the process of singing  opening up a world of artistic choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948133675061,"sku":"ByrdShop_159756494X","price":315.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781597564946.jpg?v=1770039612","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/what-every-singer-needs-to-know-about-the-body","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}