The Voice Book
eBook - ePub

The Voice Book

Caring For, Protecting, and Improving Your Voice

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eBook - ePub

The Voice Book

Caring For, Protecting, and Improving Your Voice

About this book

Protect and improve your speaking voice with this comprehensive guide. This updated resource teaches you how to care for your voice, one of your most valuable assets.
  • Learn simple explanations of vocal anatomy.
  • Get up-to-date instruction for vocal injury prevention.
  • Follow easy vocal-strengthening exercises.
The Voice Book includes information on breathing basics, vocal-cord vibration, and working with medical complications like asthma, acid reflux, or anxiety. For professional speakers, singers, teachers, and anyone who wants a stronger, healthier voice.

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Information

Year
2020
Edition
2
eBook ISBN
9781641603331

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. 1 Getting Started
  9. 2 Opening the Channel: Alignment
  10. 3 Summoning the Power: Breath
  11. 4 Bringing Sound to Life: The Vocal Cords
  12. 5 Tweaking the Filter Settings: Vocal Resonance
  13. 6 Creating Music and Flow: Easy Onset, Linking, and Emphasis
  14. 7 Speech Training: The Lips, the Teeth, the Tip of the Tongue
  15. 8 Voice as a Metaphor
  16. 9 Preparing the Playing Field: Warm-Up and Cool-Down
  17. 10 Safeguarding the Valuables: Preventing Vocal Injury
  18. 11 Vocal Success: What to Do in Specific Situations and Environments
  19. 12 Behind the Scenes: Additional Technical Information
  20. Appendix: Additional Resources
  21. Glossary
  22. References
  23. Audio Track List
  24. About the Author

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