The Performer's Voice: Realizing Your Vocal Potential

by Meribeth Bunch Dayme

Designed for people who use their voices every day―from singers and actors to lawyers and radio announcers― The Performer’s Voice offers a complete guide to effective and healthy vocal production. It takes the reader through a concise introduction to vocal mechanics, vocal color, expression, and personal presence, combined with the mental, physical, and imagination skills required for achieving dynamic performance. Through simple exercises, drawings, and clear explanations, the text takes a balanced, accessible pedagogical approach that emphasizes the infinite potential of the human voice.

Genres: Music

234 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 2005

Reviews

[Misti · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this an easier vocal pedagogy book to digest than Richard Miller, although not as thoughtful or in depth. I enjoyed the diagrams and simple straight-forward biology, without all the wordiness of Miller.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did you know that your diaphragm has more muscle fibers in the back than in the front?