Product Description

Ah, there’s just nothing better than singing in the shower. The acoustics are perfect and you don’t sound half bad, if you do say so yourself. In fact, with a little practice you could be the next “American Idol” platinum–selling recording artist, or stage sensation. It’s time for Pavarotti to step down and for you to step up as monarch of songdom.

Whether you’re a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster, Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. Singing for Dummies gives you step–by–step instructions and lots of helpful tips, hints, vocal exercises, reminders, and warnings for both men and women, including advice on:

• The mechanics of singing
• Discovering your singing voice
• Developing technique
• Singing in performance
• Maintaining vocal health
• Performing like a pro

Singing for Dummies is written by Dr. Pamelia Phillips, Chair of Voice and Music at New York University’s Undergraduate Drama Department. Dr. Phillips shares all of her professional expertise to help you sing your way to the top. She gives you all the information you need to know about:

• Proper posture and breathing
• Perfecting your articulation
• Finding the right voice teacher for you
• How to train for singing
• Selecting your music materials
• Acting the song
• Overcoming stage fright
• Auditioning for musical theater

In addition to Dr. Phillips’ wisdom, Singing for Dummies comes with a CD packed full of useful instruction and songs, including:

• Demonstrations of proper technique
• Exercises to develop technique and strength
• Scales and pitch drills
• Practice songs for beginning, intermediate, and advanced singers

Singing for Dummies contains all the information, practices, techniques, and expert advice you need to hone your vocal skills with ease.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12190 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

Review
“…makes it all easy–to–follow as usual…covers everything…” (Black Beat, July 2004)

"...if you are more talented then me visit www.wileyeurope.com..." (Ipswich Evening Star, 20 August 2003)

From the Back Cover
Develop proper posture and breath control

From classical to pop to musical theater – take your singing skills to the next level

Dreaming of becoming a sensational singer? Whether you enjoy singing in the shower or on the stage, this how–to guide will help you calm your nerves, match pitch, increase your vocal range, and develop a strong singing technique. You get expert advice on keeping your voice healthy, choosing a voice teacher, selecting the right material, and giving a stellar performance.

All this on the audio CD

• Singers demonstrate every exercise so you can hear how it’s done
• Allows you to develop agility, pop riffs, and dynamic control
• Exercises help you strengthen your chest voice, head voice, middle voice, and falsetto
• Put your singing skills to the test with a song recorded on the CD

About the Author
Pamelia S. Phillips, DMA, is a seasoned performer whose appearances range from contemporary American Opera premieres to guest performances with major symphonies.

Customer Reviews

Great for beginners and more experienced singers.
I bought this book because I wanted to improve my singing for music exams. It's brilliant, and has helped me a lot with my technique, I've improved alot without any formal tutoring.

Quiet good, but 'belting' is a bad idea
As a seasoned singer, I try to read as many books on the subject
as possible.

This is a good book for beginners, but aviod the chapter
on 'Belting', Belting is a really bad idea for new singers,
it takes years to get it right and you can really hurt yourself
if you don't.

BTW the CD with this book is quiet a good practice.

I felt that Gloria Bennett's book 'Breaking Through' was, on the
whole much better for basic technique.

Singing For Dummies
A very well thought out book and the accompanying CD is most useful.
Michael Watters