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The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults: A Manual for Teachers of Singing and for Choir Directors,New
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Popular for more than two decades among college voice teachers and their students, this outstanding, authoritative vocal pedagogy text is an invaluable manual. It thoroughly examines the vocal problems prospective voice teachers will encounter daily in the teaching studio and choral rehearsal. The author's approach is a unique one, based in large part on diagnostic procedures similar to those used by doctors. As each vocal fault is presented, its identifying characteristics or symptoms are stated, its possible causes are discussed, and corrective procedures are suggested. Fourteen male and female voice samples of various vocal faults are discussed in the text, enabling students to better identify basic characteristic sounds associated with each fault. Current and prospective choir directors and voice teachers who need help in improving the vocal sounds of choir members or students will find this practical guidebook to be an everpresent help in time of trouble.Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: DavidsLaTour, Vocal Technique: A Guide to Classical and Contemporary Styles for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers, Second Edition (ISBN 9781478640226); EmmonsSonntag, The Art of the Song Recital (ISBN 9781577662204); McClosky, with members of the McClosky Institute of Voice, Your Voice at Its Best: Enhancement of the Healthy Voice, Help for the Troubled Voice, Fifth Edition (ISBN 9781577667056); MeltonTom, One Voice: Integrating Techniques across Performance Disciplines, Third Edition (ISBN 9781478647898); and Stanton, Steps to Singing for Voice Classes, Third Edition (ISBN 9781577661351).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults'? A: The book focuses on identifying and correcting vocal faults encountered by voice teachers and choir directors, using diagnostic procedures similar to those utilized by medical professionals.
- Q: Who is the author of this vocal pedagogy manual? A: The author is James C. McKinney, an established expert in vocal pedagogy.
- Q: What type of problems does this book address? A: It addresses various vocal problems, including their symptoms, possible causes, and corrective procedures for both teachers and students.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 216 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both beginners and experienced voice teachers? A: Yes, the book is popular among both college voice teachers and their students, making it suitable for a range of experience levels.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 30, 2005.
- Q: Does the book include audio examples of vocal faults? A: Yes, it includes fourteen male and female voice samples of various vocal faults to aid in identification.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the Standard Edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in good condition.
- Q: Can this book help choir directors improve their choir members' vocal sounds? A: Absolutely, the book serves as a practical guide for choir directors seeking to enhance the vocal quality of their members or students.