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The Human Nature of the Singing Voice: Exploring a Holistic Basis for Sound Teaching and Learning
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Product Description
Offers a fresh insight to the understanding of the voice with which we were born for those who seek a comprehensive basis for their work. This book interrelates various aspects of singing, including breathing, emotional expression, the articulation of words and musical interpretation.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #343753 in Books
- Published on: 2006-09-28
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 242 pages
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Editorial Reviews
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A fascinating, intimate, holistic perspective... these writings are of the new generation inspired by a desire to keep with us the wonderful instrument that is the natural voice...Invaluable insight --Communicating Voice (The British Voice Association) April 2007
Harrison manages to successfully combine thought-provoking ideas on how to liberate and enjoy our voice while at the same time offering practical advice for the care and maintenance of the voice... required reading for the singing professional. --The Singer December 2007
Harrison manages to successfully combine thought-provoking ideas on how to liberate and enjoy our voice while at the same time offering practical advice for the care and maintenance of the voice... required reading for the singing professional. --The Singer December 2007
Classic FM Magazine, March 2007
...the practical, commonsense value of a book suitable for
vocalists of all stripes.
About the Author
Peter T. Harrison began his musical training as a chorister at King's College Cambridge under the direction of David Willcocks. Subsequently he studied singing with Joy Mammen at the Royal Academy of Music, London, and taught in her place for two years. He was a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and has given lessons and workshops in many parts of the world. In 1994, at the Third International Congress of Voice Teachers, he was selected as one of seven 'Master Teachers'. Since 2000 Peter Harrison has been Resident Professor and Director of Vocal Studies for the Estúdio de Ópera do Porto, Casa da Música, in Oporto, Portugal. He has been a member of the British Voice Association since its beginnings in 1986.
