Practical Vocal Acoustics

Kenneth Bozeman distills the most important vocal acoustics principles and insights for contemporary teachers and singers. With concise and easy-to-understand language, the book takes these complex concepts and imparts practical tips and strategies that anyone can use in their teaching and singing.

Foreword
Preface
About the Author
1 Introduction
2 Harmonics Primer
3 Overview of the Changing Theories of Vocal Resonance
4 Formants Primer
5 Harmonic/Formant Interactions
6 Female/Treble Voice Resonance Strategies
7 Male Passaggio Training
8 Perceptions of Turning Over
9 Pedagogic Implications of Tube Acoustics
10 Pedagogic Strategies that Encourage Tube Stability and a Convergent Resonator
11 The Acoustics of Belting
12 Semantic Differences
13 Acoustic Explorations
14 Corollary Strategies
15 Laryngeal Registration Revisited
16 Instructional Technology
Definitions
Abbreviations
Appendix 1: Madde Explorations
Appendix 2: Approximate F1 Locations by Voice 1
Appendix 3: Events Surrounding the Male Passaggio
Appendix 4: Youtube Examples
Selected References
Index