Complete Vocal Fitness e-bog

Complete Vocal Fitness: A Singer's Guide to Physical Training, Anatomy, and Biomechanics is a primer on sport-specific training for vocal athletes. Elite athletes apply cutting-edge research in movement and physiology to customize fitness regimens that ensure peak performance. The principles of sports science that enable them to fine-tune strength, flexibility and dynamic stabilization to meet the requirements of a given sport are invaluable for preparing the body to meet the physical demands of singing. This book will teach you to:Optimize alignment by identifying and resolving postural distortionsBalance strength and flexibility throughout your torso to facilitate full breathing and promote coordinated breath managementImprove oxygen consumption to enhance your stamina and ability to sustain long phrasesStabilize your spine and major joints in order to continue performing with solid technique while meeting the demands of stage movementMusicians of all kinds benefit from understanding the basics of how their instruments work. This book is also a guide to how the vocal instrument functions. You will find accessible descriptions of the fundamental components of vocal anatomy laryngeal function, articulation and resonance explaining their movements, their interaction with one another, their integration with the anatomy of breathing and alignment, and relating them to common non-anatomical terminology often used in the voice studio.