The owner's manual to the voice : a guide for singers and other professional voice users /
Singers must equip themselves with enough knowledge to clearly convey specific sensations and difficulties with their instrument. Understanding of potential dangers and disorders, familiarity with a variety of medical procedures, and comprehension in various facets of diagnosis and treatments empowe...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Oxford University Press,
2013.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction
- 2. Your Instrument at a Glance
- 2.1. Where Is It?
- 2.2. Bodymapping
- 2.3. Basic Mechanics
- 2.4. Many Functions of the Larynx
- 3. Singer as an Athlete
- 3.1. Buff, With Abs of Steel
- 3.2. Sleep
- 3.3. Nutrition
- 3.4. Foods to Avoid and Why
- 3.5. Body Movement
- 3.6. Vocal Maintenance
- 3.7. Vocalizing
- 3.8. Mouth Breathing Versus Nose Breathing
- 3.9. Vocal Hazards
- 3.10. Vocal Myths
- 4. Troubleshooting
- 5. Indirect Culprits
- 5.1. Asthma
- 5.2. Allergies
- 5.3. Dehydration
- 5.4. Obesity
- 5.5. Premenstrual Syndrome
- 5.6. Pregnancy
- 5.7. Menopause
- 5.8. Old Age
- 5.9. Arthritis
- 5.10. Reflux and Heartburn
- 5.11. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- 6. What Purpose Does the ENT Clinic Serve and How Will It Serve You?
- 6.1. ENT Clinic
- 6.2. Voice Specialists
- 6.3. Working as a Team
- 7. Vocalist's Guide to Finding the Right ENT
- 7.1. Why Go?
- 7.2. Whom to Ask
- 7.3. What to Ask
- 8. First Visit and Procedure
- 8.1. How Long Will It Take?
- 8.2. What They Need to Know About You and Why
- 8.3. Instruments Used in the Clinic
- 8.4. Understanding Hygiene in the Clinic
- 8.5. What They Will Do, Where They Will Probe, and Why
- 9. Partnership in Performance
- 9.1. Diagnose With the Doctor-Don't be Left Out!
- 9.1. How Voice Specialists See Your Instrument
- 9.3. Semantics
- 9.4. Synonyms: A Rosetta Stone for Voice and Medical Professionals
- 9.5. Misnomers
- 9.6. Terms to Avoid
- 10. Common Pathologies and Disorders in Singers and Possible Treatments
- 10.1. Laryngeal Edema and Erythema
- 10.2. Laryngitis
- 10.3. Vocal Fold Hemorrhage
- 10.4. Vocal Fold Varix
- 10.5. Vocal Fold Nodules
- 10.6. Vocal Fold Cyst
- 10.7. Vocal Fold Polyp
- 10.8. Polypoid Corditis
- 10.9. Vocal Fold Bowing
- 10.10. Sulcus Vergeture
- 10.11. Laryngeal Granuloma
- 10.12. Laryngeal Contact Ulcers
- 10.13. Laryngeal Web
- 10.14. Laryngeal Papilloma
- 10.15. Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- 10.16. Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis and Paresis
- 10.17. Arytenoid Dislocation
- 10.18. Laryngeal Sicca
- 10.19. Essential Vocal Tremor
- 11. Vocally Hazardous Drugs
- 11.1. Allergy and Cold Medications
- 11.2. Antibiotics
- 11.3. Anxiety Medications/Antidepressants/Mood Stabilizers
- 11.4. Asthma Medications
- 11.5. Blood Pressure Medications (Antihypertensives)
- 11.6. Blood Thinners
- 11.7. Cough Suppressants (Antitussives)
- 11.8. Dermatologic Drugs
- 11.9. Diarrhea Medications/Antispasmodics
- 11.10. Gastrointestinal/Reflux Medications
- 11.11. Hormone Therapy
- 11.12. Nausea/Motion Sickness/Antidizziness Medications
- 11.13. Mucolytics
- 11.14. Pain Relievers
- 11.15. Sleep Aids
- 11.16. Steroids
- 11.17. Herbal Medications
- 11.18. Vitamin Supplements
- 12. Cautions to the Singer Undergoing Surgery
- 12.1. Aspects of the Surgical Process that Concern Singers
- 12.2. Postoperation Concerns
- 12.3. Common Problems Where Surgery Could Affect the Voice Mechanism
- 12.4. Microlaryngeal Surgery
- 12.5. Common Instruments and Materials Used in Microlaryngeal Surgery
- 13. Hypothetical Microlaryngeal Phonosurgery
- 13.1. Scheduling
- 13.2. Check-In
- 13.3. Preoperative Care
- 13.4. Operation
- 13.5. Postoperative Care
- 13.6. At Home
- 14. Common Questions Answered
- 14.1. What Gives Us Each Our Own Unique Sound?
- 14.2. Why Does My Recorded Voice Sound Different?
- 14.3. How Are Opera Singers Heard Over an Orchestra Without Amplification?
- 14.4. How Do I Avoid Getting Nodules?
- 14.5. What Are the Best/Worst Types of Beverages for My Voice Around Performances?
- 14.6. Should I Really Avoid Dairy Products While in Production?
- 14.7. How Much Time Should I Spend Warming Up Before a Lesson?
- 14.8. What Exactly Happens When My Voice Gets Hoarse?
- 14.9. What Happens When I Lose My Voice?
- 14.10. What Causes Vibrato?
- 14.11. To What Extent Is a Great Voice Determined by Vocal Physiology?
- 14.12. What Causes a Tickle?
- 14.13. My Voice Gets So Tired When I'm Trying to Memorize Music. What Should I Do?
- 14.14. What Do My Vocal Folds Look Like When I Sing a Whistle Tone?
- 14.15. Why Do Some Singers Find Vocal Agility Easy and Others Find It More Difficult?
- 15. Glossary
- 15.1. Acronyms and Abbreviations
- 15.2. Suffixes
- 15.3. Vocabulary.