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W. W. Norton & Company : College Books

The Performer’s Voice

Contents

  • Introduction: Discovering Your Voice
  • Part I: Making Sense of Vocal Mechanics
  • Chapter 1: The Logic and Wisdom of the Body
  • Chapter 2: Physical Alignment and Balance
  • Chapter 3: Breathing
  • Chapter 4: Making Sound
  • Chapter 5: The Structure of Resonance and Voice Quality
  • Chapter 6: Articulation
  • Summary of Part I
  • Part II: The Art of vocal Expression and Presentation
  • Chapter 7: Vocal Color and Expression
  • Chapter 8: The Art of Presentation
  • Summary of Part II
  • Part III: The Art of Performing
  • Chapter 9: The Ingredients of Performance
  • Chapter 10: Defining Presence
  • Chapter 11: Preparation and Performance
  • Chapter 12: Vocal Health
  • Summary of Part III
  • Epilogue: The Complete Performer
  • Appendix A: Summary of Anatomical Terminology
  • Appendix B: Working with Rhythm
  • Further Reading
  • Index