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The heart of vocal harmony : emotional expression in group singing /

Most choirs spend their rehearsal time focusing on notes, rhythms, and precision. They rarely, if ever, discuss a song's meaning and feeling, even though those elements are precisely what draws people to vocal music in the first place. Thousands of books have been written about choral technique...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Sharon, Deke
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Milwaukee, WI : Hal LEonard Books, 2016.
Series:MusicPro guides.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Concepts. Basic principles ; Say something ; Singularity
  • Preparations. Setting the stage ; Harmony through harmony ; Director ; Intragroup relationships ; Safety ; Openness ; Bravery ; Support ; Size and scope ; Breaking down barriers ; Facial connectedness
  • Emotions. Definition ; Joy ; Anger ; Fear ; Sadness ; Emotional complexity
  • Choices. Appropriateness ; Song ; Solo ; Presentation ; Arrangement
  • Meanings. Depth ; Lyrical analysis ; Context ; Group discussion
  • Perspectives. Living the song ; Identification ; Visualization ; Character ; Substitution ; Plot ; Moment ; Triggers
  • Techniques. Emotional-technical connection ; Thresholds ; Actor's techniques ; First time ; Purpose ; Singing by memory ; Foreign languages ; Vocal tone ; Syllables ; Repetition ; Autopilot ; The spaces between
  • Considerations. Importance of the individual ; Rehearsal consistency ; Empowering language ; The right words ; Eroding inhibitions ; Emotional intelligence ; Inner critic ; Physicality ; Priorities ; Calibration ; Overboard ; Overwhelm ; Recharge
  • Motivations. Musical motivation ; Performing as director ; Leading from the front ; Lead vocal ; Powerful moments
  • Insights. Composers ; Arrangers ; Directors ; Vocal coaches ; Groups ; Singers.