What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body
How well do you know your body? What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the vocal instrument as the entire body, moving far beyond the larynx alone. This practical resource is designed for singers, teachers, and coaches, offering a detailed “Body Mapping” approach that helps readers embody anatomy and physiology. By correcting common misconceptions about how the body is built and functions, singers can achieve greater vocal freedom and technical precision.
The text features detailed descriptions of the structures and movements involved in breathing, phonation, resonance, articulation, and gesture. These concepts are brought to life through numerous professional illustrations and supported by exploratory exercises designed for immediate application. Written by experienced voice teachers and licensed Andover Educators Melissa Malde, MaryJean Allen, and Kurt-Alexander Zeller, the book covers essential topics such as kinesthesia, the six places of balance, the singer’s breath, and physical expression.
Additional insights include an introduction and an appendix on performance anxiety by Barbara Conable, as well as a section on the scientific basis of Body Mapping by T. Richard Nichols. This resource is an essential tool for anyone looking to refine their vocal craft through anatomical awareness.
Book Details
- Title: What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body
- Author: Melissa Malde, MaryJean Allen, and Kurt-Alexander Zeller
- Edition: 1st Edition
- Publisher: Plural Pub Inc
- Publication Date: October 1, 2008
- ISBN-10: 1597563242
- ISBN-13: 978-1597563246