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Alfred's Teach Yourself to Sing c\w CD

RM 110.00

Description

Discover the art of singing and unlock a wealth of musical knowledge with this innovative method from Alfred Music. Starting with the basics, you will explore essential topics such as singer's equipment, vocal health, and music reading skills. Progressing through lessons, you will focus on breathing techniques, vocal exercises, warm-ups, and song performance, all while enhancing your understanding of music notation. The curriculum encompasses a variety of genres, including pop, jazz, classical, and musical theater. As you near the conclusion of the book, you will delve into personal interpretation, allowing you to infuse your unique style into your performances. Additionally, a chord and scale chart is provided for your reference throughout your learning journey. The accompanying online media features instructional videos and TNT 2 software, enabling you to adjust audio levels, transpose accompaniments, and modify playback tempo, making it an ideal resource for beginners with no prior musical experience.

Songs / Content

  • PART I THE SINGER WITHIN
  • Who Should Use This Book
  • Equipment
  • Practicing
  • Vocal Health
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Recording
  • How to Read Music
  • The Symbols for Rhythm
  • Mini Music Lesson: Note-Reading Exercises
  • PART II THE BASICS OF SINGING
  • Breathing
  • Physical Exercises
  • Vocalizing
  • Warming Up the Voice
  • Vowels
  • Oh, How Lovely Is the Evening
  • All Through the Night
  • Singing Posture
  • The Tongue
  • Mini Music Lesson: DC al Fine
  • All Night, All Day
  • Mini Music Lesson: Incomplete Measures
  • Home on the Range
  • The Jaw
  • Mini Music Lesson: Repeat Signs
  • Aura Lee
  • Kum Bah Yah
  • Singing Vowels and Consonants
  • Greensleeves
  • Long Time Ago
  • Matching Pitches
  • Merrily We Roll Along
  • Go, Tell It on the Mountain
  • Mini Music Lesson: The Fermata
  • Flow Gently, Sweet Afton
  • Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  • Mini Music Lesson: Cut Time
  • This Land Is Your Land
  • PART III MORE BASICS OF SINGING
  • Vocal Space
  • The Water Is Wide
  • The Riddle Song
  • Energy
  • Mini Music Lesson: Ritardando, Poco rit, A tempo
  • Simple Gifts
  • Scarborough Fair
  • More Breathing Strategies
  • Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes
  • The Band Played On
  • Vocal Resonance
  • Careless Love
  • Get on Board
  • Fear of Flying--or--Approaching "Higher" Pitches
  • Amazing Grace
  • Auld Lang Syne
  • Singing for Joy
  • Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
  • Water Come-A Me Eye
  • Choosing New Music
  • Learning Songs
  • PART IV INTERPRETING VOCAL MUSIC
  • Give My Regards to Broadway
  • The Ash Grove
  • Musical Expression
  • Phrasing
  • Red River Valley
  • You Made Me Love You
  • Dynamics
  • Bye 'm Bye
  • Shenandoah
  • Legato and Staccato
  • Down in the Valley
  • Deck the Halls
  • Interpretive Exercises
  • Musical Styles
  • Popular Music
  • Jazz
  • Musical Theater
  • Classical Style
  • Putting It Together
  • PART V PERFORMING MUSIC
  • Taking the Stage
  • Using a Microphone
  • Karaoke
  • A Few Last Words
  • Turn! Turn! Turn!
  • Those Were the Days
  • For All We Know
  • Fly Me to the Moon
  • Dream a Little Dream of Me
  • Where Is Love?
  • Now Is the Month of Maying
  • Chord and Scale Charts

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