Securing Baritone, Bass-Baritone, and Bass Voices

by Richard Miller

Perhaps the most renowned writer in the field of vocal pedagogy, Richard Miller has delivered a new and outstanding contribution to the study of vocal technique in Securing Baritone, Bass-Baritone, and Bass Voices . The first thorough and comprehensive treatment of low male voices, this book draws on techniques and practical advice from Miller's years of professional experience as a performer and pedagogue.

With a unique focus on "securing" the technical stability of the male voice, the book offers practical advice to students, their teachers, and professional performers, through numerous practical exercises and repertoire suggestions appropriate to various stages of development. Miller synthesizes historic vocal pedagogy with the latest research on the singing voice, always emphasizing the special nature of the male voice and the proper physiological functioning for vocal proficiency. An indispensable guide to male low voices, this book is an essential text for performers, aspiring performers, and instructors alike.

Genres: Music

209 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1926

Reviews

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

This summer, I have been studying voice. Therefore, it seemed to me worthwhile to familiarize myself with noted vocal pedagogue Richard Miller’s ideas on vocal training for baritones, bass-baritones, and basses. This book gives hints about the various facets of vocal training for lower male voices, including breath management, vowel definition and modification, the various registers and bridging them, vocal agility, the use of falsetto, vibrato, and so on. The prose style makes for pleasant reading and the author’s generous knowledge of the subject provides many good ideas for students. Right now, I'm about two-thirds of the way into the book and will update this review when I am done reading it.

[Rodrigo Theodoro · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must not only for the low-voiced male singers, but for all those interested in voice technique and vocal pedagogy.

[Craig Judge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely invaluable for vocal pedagogy in lower voices,fantastic guides to approach and stable methods to great singing

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

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