Singing and the Actor
Published on 30. November 2017
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-4742-6102-9 (ISBN)
Description
Classical singing training is no longer relevant for the theatre performer today. So how does an actor train his singing voice?
Now in its second edition, this practical handbook takes the reader through a step-by-step training programme relevant to the modern singing actor and dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities including belting and twang are explained, with exercises for each topic.
Now in its second edition, this practical handbook takes the reader through a step-by-step training programme relevant to the modern singing actor and dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities including belting and twang are explained, with exercises for each topic.
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Edition
POD
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
approx 30 line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4742-6102-9 (9781474261029)
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Person
Dr. Gillyanne Kayes is a renowned singing voice specialist and voice researcher. She is internationally recognised as an expert in functioning of singing voice, and as a `vocal troubleshooter'. Numerous West End and international artists continue to benefit from her training.