The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice

Doscher, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0810827085 / ISBN 13: 9780810827080

Published by Scarecrow Press, 1993

About this Item

Describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing and phonation and examines the acoustical laws necessary for an understanding of resonation. Extensive bibliography. Num Pages: 352 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVS; MFC; MFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 147 x 26. Weight in Grams: 544. . 1993. Second. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810827085
• ISBN 13: 9780810827080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

An understanding of how the singing voice functions should be a prerequisite for all those who wish to teach singing. And fundamental to any safe and efficient teaching method is the recognition that the singing voice is a functional unit. Consequently, this second edition, like the first, describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing and phonation and examines the acoustical laws necessary for an understanding of resonation. It is designed primarily as a textbook for college vocal pedagogy courses.
The updated edition includes more detailed illustrations and an expansion of the appendix on vocal misuse and abuse, including data on subglottic air pressure/air flow ratios, the phonatory mode known as belting, and the aging voice, especially as it is affected by hormonal changes in the body. With extensive bibliography.

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.