The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice

by Barbara M. Doscher, John Nix (Introduction)

Overview

This expanded edition of Barbara Doscher's seminal vocal pedagogy work includes a new introduction by John Nix as well as a new appendix with reflections and practical insights from singing teachers. This classic text describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing and phonation and examines acoustics for an understanding of resonation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538178874
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/22/2023
Series:	National Association of Teachers of Singing Books , #1
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	398
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.89(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Barbara M. Doscher (DMA) was Professor of Music, University of Colorado, Boulder, where she was department chairperson and taught studio voice and vocal pedagogy. Her students are singing professionally throughout Europe, Canada, and the U.S. and have held apprenticeships at well-known opera companies. One of her students was the only American winner of the prestigious Mozart Concours Internationale de Chant. Another was a 1992 Pavarotti Competition winner. Doscher has presented master classes at colleges and universities and has been featured at several national conventions of NATS. Her articles have appeared in several journals.

Table of Contents

Preface

International Phonetic Alphabet/Frequency Key

Introduction

Introduction to Second Edition Expanded

1. Respiration

2. Anatomy of the Larynx

3. Phonation

4. Posture

5. The Physical Nature of Sound

6. Vocal Resonance

7. Fixed Formants and Vowel Modification

8. Vocal Registers

9. The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice: A Gestalt

Appendix I. Vocal Abuse and Misuse

Appendix II. Vocal Hygiene

Remembering Barbara M. Doscher

Bibliography

Name Index

Subject Index

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

...her credentials for writing on this subject are impeccable. There is little question that this book will join the body of literature on the act of singing as a valued reference..

International Choral Bulletin

...excellent...an important book, one that is certain to find wide usage in vocal pedagogy courses...also very suitable for private voice teachers, singers, and choral conducters..

Nats Journal