From Singing Body to Core Voice: Talent and Training

With her new ground-breaking book, From Singing Body to Core Voice - Talent and Training, Anne Rosing contributes to a profound understanding of the significance of the body to the singing voice. The book describes - step by step, in theory and practice - the special balancing of the body Anne Rosing calls the singing body. This balancing can typically be observed in some of the world's most renowned singers, rhythmical as well as classical, who possess great musical freedom and have long-standing careers. A singer may have the greatest instrument and be immensely talented, but he will fall short if he sings on foundation of an imbalanced body. This creates recurring and frustrating tensions, typically in the neck, jaw, and laryngeal muscles, which prevent his singing voice from functioning optimally. The singing body balance provides optimum working conditions for the singer's breath support and singing voice and eliminates compensatory tensions. Anne Rosing also describes in detail her unique approaches to singing technique, which trace back to the Bel Canto tradition, and which support the training of the core voice. The core voice is characterised by a great richness in overtones and a particular timbre brilliance, and it also has great abrasion resistance and carrying power. The singing body is the foundation for the core voice. The book also offers instructions for the singer on how to stretch and massage tense muscles around the larynx. This provides the singer with a specific method to alleviate any tension he may have incurred during a concert or performance and to ensure that he performs his voice warm-up based on a relaxed larynx. The book is rich in exercises and cases and contains more than 100 detailed illustrations. The common thread in the book is the fundamental acceptance that a singer, unlike other instrumentalists, is inseparable from his instrument. He IS his own instrument. Anne Rosing describes the very particular, often personal, challenges the singer faces by being his own instrument. "“From Singing Body to Core Voice“ was really worth waiting for both as a singer and a singing teacher, as a reference book and a source of inspiration. It is written in the spirit of great love and understanding of the many facets, challenges and complexities that are needed to develop and strengthen the voice. It can be used by the student, professional singer or teacher. The book is a gold mine with a range of effective exercises, in depth anatomical instructions and educational and psychological insights. I was carried away by the interesting case stories and the book’s clear structure and reveled in the exciting details presented about the voice. The anatomical pictures are very comprehensive and systematically presented. All in all, thank you for the book- it’s always in my bag!" Sanne Graulund Teacher at The Royal Danish Conservatory in Copenhagen (RDMC) Singer and composer. "I want to thank you for your material and share with you my excitement for such a wonderfully comprehensive book that I can use in my teaching. I would have wished for this book during my own education! Your book will be part of the syllabus for classical singers at the South Danish Music Conservatory (SDMC) in the subject of “Voice Theory”, “Voice Analysis, “Voice Pedagogy and “Choral Voice Placement”. Using the balancing of the body and the technical approach to singing, “Voice Theory’ at the Conservatory will become a more complete and approachable subject through your book." Lise Bech Bendix Teacher at South Danish Music Conservatory (SDMC), classical freelance opera singer, workshop leader and employed at the Danish Radio Choir.
ASIN: 8797144312
VSKU: PKV.8797144312.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Rosing, Anne
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!