The Voice & Singing Series
Sixteen pages on breathing, singing, music and using your voice – each with key words, phrases, discussion questions and a quiz.
Your Voice
How the voice works, and how to use and look after it.
Voice and BreathingDiaphragm, breath support and posture.
The Speaking VoicePitch, volume, pace and projection.
Voice CareWarming up, resting and protecting your voice.
Singing in English
The words and phrases singers, teachers and conductors use.
Singing VocabularyPitch, key, verse, chorus and more.
Voice Types and RangeSoprano to bass, chest voice and head voice.
Choir EnglishRehearsals and the phrases conductors use.
Singing Lessons in EnglishUnderstand your singing teacher's instructions.
Performing and AuditionsAuditions, stage fright and encores.
Talking about Music
Describe what you hear and share your opinion.
Describing MusicMood, tempo and the sound of a song.
Music GenresFrom folk and jazz to musical theatre.
Concerts and ReviewsGigs, venues and how critics write.
Singing for Better English
Use songs to improve your rhythm, sounds and confidence.
Singing for Better PronunciationRhythm, linking and weak forms through song.
English Diction for SingersClear vowels and consonants for German speakers.
Traditional SongsFolk songs, shanties and Auld Lang Syne.
Voice at Work
Speak clearly and confidently in the classroom and on stage.