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What is a Voice?

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Learn the basics that every singer, singing teacher & choir leader needs to know! Explore the main components of the voice, how voices work, and much more! Includes simple exercises & techniques for you to apply, plus an end-of-course exam.
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Contents

Before we Begin...

FOREWORD
    COPYRIGHT NOTICE

      PART 1: What is a Voice?

      Definition of a Voice
        So What is Sound?
          How Does Our Voice Create Sound?
            So What is 'Intention'?

              PART 2: Primal Sound

              What is Primal Sound?
                How Does Primal Sound Relate to Singing?

                  PART 3: Overview of the Singing Voice

                  How Does the Voice Work When We Sing?
                    The Four Components of Singing

                      PART 4: Respiration

                      Introduction to Respiration
                        Inspiration
                          Expiration
                            An Introduction to Breath Support
                              Factors Affecting Respiration

                                PART 5: Phonation

                                Introduction to Phonation
                                  Anatomy of the vocal folds
                                    Actions of the vocal fold muscles
                                      Pitching
                                        Onset of Sound

                                          PART 6: Resonation

                                          Introduction to Resonance
                                            Requirements for a Resonator
                                              The Voice is a Unique Resonator!
                                                An Introduction to Placement
                                                  Exploring Resonance and Placement
                                                    Wrapping Things Up

                                                      PART 7: Articulation

                                                      An introduction to articulation
                                                        Fixed (passive) articulators
                                                          Moveable (active) articulators - the lips
                                                            Moveable (active) articulators - the jaw
                                                              Relieving jaw tension
                                                                Moveable (active) articulators - the tongue
                                                                  Relieving tongue tension
                                                                    Moveable (active) articulators - the soft palate
                                                                      Comparing a raised and lowered soft palate
                                                                        Raising the soft palate

                                                                          PART 8: Let's Review!

                                                                          Introduction
                                                                            Summary Part 1: What is a Voice?
                                                                              Summary, Part 2: Primal Sound
                                                                                Summary, Part 3: Overview of the Singing Voice
                                                                                  Summary, Part 4: Respiration
                                                                                    Summary, Part 5: Phonation
                                                                                      Summary, Part 6: Resonation
                                                                                        Summary, Part 7: Articulation
                                                                                          In Conclusion

                                                                                            Part 9: You're Almost There!

                                                                                            Final Exam

                                                                                              PART 10: References

                                                                                              References