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The Head Voice and Other Problems Practical Talks on Singing Kindle Edition

by D. A. (David Alva) Clippinger (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 57 ratings
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    112 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    March 30, 2011
  5. File size
    251 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004UJ8LOO
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 251 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 57 ratings

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gtmacdonald
5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
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I've been trying to learn voice the wrong way the author describes for several years now, and so I'm very excited to give this a try. He advocates working at pp and then building the voice out from there in order to avoid tension and forcing; something that has plagued me for years... I'm impressed with how accurately he describes the currently confused state of vocal pedagogy even though it was written in the 1920's; some things never change. It's definitely worth a read. Reminds me of 'The Voice of the Mind' by E. Herbert-Caesari the way he talks about forming tone quality with the mind (as opposed to physical manipulation).

I was disappointed to see that the musical figures are missing from the kindle version, but you can find versions of the book online with them included. A quick google should yield several options.
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M. Black
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking and practical
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016
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This book is a must read for any student of voice or voice teacher. I love how Clippinger unabashedly states that all vocal problems are mental problems! A large part of teaching voice is helping the student learn how to allow his/her voice to come forward by releasing the tension that would restrict it. He points out that in singing one must feel the music as well as knowing technique. One without the other won't do. He also reminds the reader of the mystical nature of teaching placement. I have read and re-read this book and will continue to reference it often.
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Ruth Halvani
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2012
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As an Opera singer, singing teacher and author of the 'How to Choose Your Singing Teacher'   I am impressed with the way singing technique is explained in this book. Reading this book as well as how to choose your singing teacher complement each other very well. I am very glad to have found this book.
I agree on the disagreement between 2 different type of singing schools ( teachers). Those who can't see anything but technique and treat singing as something that is only physical and the other that place much more importance on the mental aspect of teaching as singing is more mental oriented that we would like to admit. I happen to have respect for both groups although in time and with tons of experience both on stage and in the studio work, I happen to prefer the teachers that know how the voice works and have fantastic sense of tone on those who just want you to be relaxed and let thing happen. They don't just happen for everyone. I agree that the teacher trains the mind rather than the voice and i am all for it.
Good book. I highly recommend it.
Ruti Halvani
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Yosi Ben Zvi
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual and informative
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014
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A bit too much info on scientific voice production and things that do not really matter. Yet it is packed with great info that was interesting and inspiring to me, especially in light of the spiritual ideas and the mentioned thinkers I myself learn from.
Insights into head voice essence and the tight attitude about it were truly reinforcing and important to me.
Recommended!
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whitepine
4.0 out of 5 stars worth the perseverance
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014
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This is an older text, and as such offers an interesting history of the study of vocal production. It also distills observational knowledge that holds true to the present. It is not an easy read, but as it is free, one can pick and choose where to focus.
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Alon Harari
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018
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A great book for all voice teachers , student and music lovers !a lot of knowledge , sources and great ideas!
Highly recommended !
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philip mcniven
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is invaluable in dispelling so many of the falsehoods taught by voice teachers.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2016
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Beautiful tone is produced through letting go of tensions caused by fear and anxiety, and by hearing a mental image of the beautiful tone in the singer's mind before she sings.
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maanonsen
4.0 out of 5 stars Book was Free
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2013
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I got this book for FREE a one day Amazon order special, however, I have yet to read it. But, for free, who can complain, right?!
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Kate Barbour
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those interested in quality singing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2014
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An excellent book full of interesting ideas and concepts regarding the head voice and singing in general.
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4.0 out of 5 stars ... if you do not mind that it is an excellent discussion of singing technique and would be of interest ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2015
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The style of writing and presentation is rather old fashioned but if you do not mind that it is an excellent discussion of singing technique and would be of interest to anyone who wishes to understand 'how' they sing and use their voice.
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heidious
3.0 out of 5 stars Incomplete - exercise extracts missing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2018
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Very informative, but does not contain the exercises.
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Briony
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2015
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Lots of valuable information. Not the easiest of reads, but worth mining for the nuggets of gold contained within!
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