9780243396689 - Mason's Normal Singer by Lowell Mason (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the art of singing. It encompasses a wide range of foundational principles including rhythm, melody, vocal dynamics, and the scales, both major and minor, on which songs are based. With extensive exercises and examples, the author takes the reader from the basics of scales and musical notation through more complex topics such as phrasing and ornamentation. By examining the historical development of the subject and exploring the intricacies of singing as an art form, the author provides insights into the underlying mechanics of effective singing and the principles of good vocal technique. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding both the music and the lyrics in order to produce a meaningful and expressive performance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.