Singing and the ActorSinging and the Actor takes the reader step by step through a practical training programme relevant to the modern singing actor and dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities including Belting and Twang are explained, with excercises for each topic. |
Contents
How the Voice Works | 1 |
Training Your Voice | 41 |
Working the Text | 119 |
Afterword | 190 |
Glossary | 191 |
List of exercises and song assignments | 193 |
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