Singing For Dummies

Go from singing in the shower to taking your audience’s breath away

Whether you picture yourself as the next Ariana Grande or just feel like picking up a new hobby, Singing For Dummies walks you through the surprisingly straightforward steps you’ll need to take to develop your voice. It’s a practical guide to every important aspect of singing, from vocal techniques to performance tips.

You’ll learn exercises and practice songs that gradually improve your craft and receive instruction on the latest technology and recording devices to capture and play back your songs. Singing For Dummies also shows you how to:

• Understand and use important singing techniques, improve your tone, upgrade your posture, and maximize your breath
• Maintain your voice with preventative self-care that keeps your vocal cords in tiptop shape
• Sing with instrumental accompaniment or with a partner in a duet

Perfect for men, women, boys, and girls, Singing For Dummies is the most intuitive and accessible resource on the market for anyone who hopes to find their voice.

Part 1: Exploring Singing Basics

CHAPTER 1: Preparing to Sing

CHAPTER 2: Determining Your Voice Type

CHAPTER 3: Aligning Your Body for Great Singing

CHAPTER 4: Breathing for Singing

CHAPTER 5: Toning Up the Voice

Part 2: Improving Your Singing

CHAPTER 6: Acquiring Beautiful Tone

CHAPTER 7: Exploring Resonance

CHAPTER 8: Shaping Your Vowels for Clarity

CHAPTER 9: Exercising Consonants for Articulation

CHAPTER 10: Crafting a Practice Routine

Part 3: Advanced Techniques to Improve Your Voice

CHAPTER 11: Developing the Parts of Your Singing Voice

CHAPTER 12: Expanding Your Vocal Flexibility and Range

CHAPTER 13: It’s a Cinch: Belting Out Your Song

CHAPTER 14: Training for Singing

CHAPTER 15: Finding the Right Voice Teacher

Part 4: Preparing to Perform

CHAPTER 16: Selecting Your Music Material

CHAPTER 17: Mastering a New Song

CHAPTER 18: Acting the Song

CHAPTER 19: Confronting Your Fear of Performing

CHAPTER 20: Auditioning a Song

Part 5: The Part of Tens

CHAPTER 21: Ten Performers with Good Technique

CHAPTER 22: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Singing

CHAPTER 23: Ten Tips for Maintaining Vocal Health

CHAPTER 24: Ten Tips for Performing Like a Pro

Part 6: Appendixes

APPENDIX A: Songs to Advance Your Technique

APPENDIX B: About the Online Tracks

About the Author

Pamelia S. Phillips is a professional singer with over 35 years of teaching experience. She has designed curriculum for high school students, college BFA programs, and professional training programs, helping thousands of singers refine their singing technique.