Classical singing training is no longer relevant for the theatre performer today. So how does an actor train his singing voice? Now in its second edition this practical handbook takes the reader through a step-by-step training programme relevant to the modern singing actor & dancer. A variety of contemporary voice qualities including belting & twang are explained with exercises for each topic. ...

Take your voice to the next level & grow as a performer Whether you're a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. This practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions & lots of helpful tips hints vocal exercises reminders & warnings for both men & women including advice on the mechanics of singing discovering your singing voice developing technique singing in performance maintaining vocal health & performing like a pro. This Second Edition is an even greater resource with additional vocal exercises new songs & information on the latest technology & recording devices. * Covers comprehensive singing techniques finding one's pitch the importance of posture & breath control & taking care of one's voice * Discover how to sing alone or with accompaniment * The updated CD features new tracks & musical exercises as well as demonstrations of popular technique scales & pitch drills & practice songs for singers of all levels Singing for Dummies Second Edition contains all the information practices techniques & expert advice you need to hone your vocal skills with ease! Note: DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of e Book file. These materials are available for download upon purchase. ...

This work offers an invaluable insight into storytelling from one of todays greatest writers. This collection by the 2003-2005 Childrens Laureate Michael Morpurgo contains short stories essays & commentaries to illuminate the craft of storytelling. Analyzing all aspects of writing
- character plot sources & inspiration retelling & biography
- it is perfect for anyone young or old who loves great stories & wants to know more about the art of telling tales.

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The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home at Silversands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the poor mermaid kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape? With glitter throughout this is a beautiful lyrical new picture book from the creators of the bestselling WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD. ...

The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home at Silversands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the poor mermaid kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape? With glitter throughout this is a beautiful lyrical new picture book from the creators of the bestselling WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD. ...

The Singing Prep Test is designed to be taken by singers who have been learning for a few terms. It enables pupils to practise & demonstrate important musical skills such as sense of pitch & rhythm clear diction accuracy & quality of tone. This book contains specially-commissioned tunes & pieces as well as everything else that the player will need to take the test. The book is attractively presented with entertaining illustrations & a fun page. ...

Sunny the sheep has always loved singing & is excited to hear about the Sheep Choir of the Year competition at the annual Haybury Fleece Fair. But her flock are a serious bunch & the song they have to sing is very dull. Moreover the competition is always won by the Haybury Farm flock. Its up to Sunny to save the day but can she win over her fellow sheep with her new musical invention bleat-boxing? ...

Caro Ramsays Singing to the Dead" is the second instalment in the " Anderson & Costello" series. Bitter betrayal. Sweet revenge. Two seven-year-old boys have been abducted from the streets of Glasgow. Both had already endured years of neglect & betrayal
- but for Detective Inspector Colin Anderson the case is especially disturbing because the boys look so much like his own son Peter... Then with police resources stretched to breaking point a simple house fire turns into a full-scale murder hunt. An invisible killer is picking off victims at random & if DS Costellos hunch is correct committing an ingenious deception. As his squad struggles to work both cases DI Anderson learns that deception & betrayal come in many guises. For while the boys abductor is still out there no child is safe
- as young Peter Anderson is about to find out... Reissued with a stunning new package Caro Ramsays Anderson & Costello thrillers have been widely recognised as one of the most significant new series in the genre in recent years & Ramsays utterly unique investigators are ready to become the nations favourite Scottish cop duo. " Absolution" is the amazing opening to this stunning series. Subsequent titles include " Dark Water" & " Singing to the Dead". Fans of Ian Rankin & Val Mc Dermid will love this series. Praise for Caro Ramsay: " Brilliant in twisting the tension tauter with each page". (" Guardian"). " Ramsay handles her characters with aplomb the dialogue crackles & the search for the killer has surprising twists & turns". (" Observer"). " Many shivers in store for readers followed by a shattering climax". (" The Times"). Caro Ramsay was born in Glasgow & now lives in a village on the west coast of Scotl&. " Absolution" is her first novel which was shortlisted for the CWAs New Blood Dagger for best debut of the year. This success was followed by two further DI Anderson & DS Costello novels " Singing to the Dead" & " Dark Water". The fourth book in the same series " The Blood of Crows" is also released this summer."

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An indispensable & practical guide to protecting & improving the voice. The gift of a beautiful voice is one to be preserved until old age & will give great pleasure to the singer & the listener alike. This book will enable the singer to be able to sustain a clear tone effortlessly throughout a rehearsal or performance. The advice offered here will be invaluable to both solo & choral singers & applies to all kinds of singing. As the voice is a living organ understanding & exercises are needed to keep it fit just as the rest of the body does. The book provides the secrets & techniques that some singers have paid great sums for! ...

This is the stunning conclusion to the epic Pellinor" series
- four books telling an extraordinary tale of another world.
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