VOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ORGANIC IMAGERY

By William Leyerle

Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged 1986

The first edition of this book was widely acclaimed by reviewers, singers, teachers and students as an outstanding basic text on vocal development for voice class, beginning voice majors, and for studio use. The 1986 edition expands the volume from 7 to 12 chapters and incorporates a highly improved format which reflects the refinement of ten years' use in the author's studio and classrooms.

Contents:

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I POSTURE
CHAPTER II RESPIRATION
CHAPTER III PHONATION
CHAPTER IV RESONATION
CHAPTER V REGISTRATION
CHAPTER VI ARTICULATION
CHAPTER VII COLORATION
CHAPTER VIII VOCAL PROBLEM SOLVING
CHAPTER IX THE WHOLE ELEPHANT
CHAPTER X USING THE IPA
CHAPTER XI VOCALIZATION
CHAPTER XII THE APPOGGIAMETER
APPENDICES
I. International Phonetic Alphabet 1
II International Phonetic Alphabet 2
III Voice Classification
IV Vowel Focus Exercises
V Vowel Migration Charts
VI How To Study A Song
VII Imposto
VIII Register Coordination Exercises
IX The Blind Men And The Elephant
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX

“...This is an excellent book, initially intended as a basic text on voice production for college or university class voice students and voice majors. It is equally valid, however, for all singers and for teachers of singing... It is a pleasure to welcome William Leyerle’s valuable contribution to the field of vocal pedagogy.”
Richard Dale Sjoerdsma
The NATS Bulletin, September/October 1979 (Now Journal of Singing) from a review of the first edition

189 Pages Smyth-Sewn Paper Illustrated

ISBN 0-9602296-6-3