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SINGING WITH YOUR WHOLE SELF: The Feldenkrais Method and Voice
Author(s): Samuel H. Nelson (Author)
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press
- Publication Date: 27 Nov. 2001
- Language: English
- Print length: 182 pages
- ISBN-10: 0810840499
- ISBN-13: 9780810840492
Book Description
Teaches performers to use the Feldenkrais Method to ameliorate problems of tension, muscle strain, and illness in order to obtain optimal vocal performance. Singing with Your Whole Self contains an important and unique feature: modularized Feldenkrais “Awareness through Movement” lessons. These are specifically designed for liberating function in all musicians and in singers in particular. Modularized lessons allow the user to choose between functionally useful short segments or entire lessons.
Editorial Reviews
Review
The book is exceptionally clear and eminently practical. The authors’ explanation of the Feldenkrais Method is lucid and succinct, the lessons are laid out in a format that is easy to follow, and the diagrams aid in understanding the movements…Singing with Your Whole Self is a valuable volume, both for those who have been previously introduced to the Feldenkrais Method, and for those unfamiliar with this type of body work. Nats Journal Of Singing While stating that the book is intended as a handbook, there is much to stimulate the intellect within its pages…Nelson and Blades-Zeller are highly qualified and experienced in pedagogy…As the saying goes, “the proof of the pudding is in the eating”. This writer attempted the exercises that were appropriate to his technique finding a high success rate. Australian Voice Divided into small units that can be undertaken by people who do not have large amounts of time at their disposal, the exercises are described simply and clearly and are accompanied by helpful drawings. CHOICE
About the Author
Samuel H. Nelson is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner in private practice in Rochester, NY. Elizabeth Blades-Zeller is Associate Professor of Voice, Opera and Music Education, Coordinator of Voice Area, and Director of Opera at Heidelberg College. She is also a Music Editor for Mountain View Video Production, Roanoke, VA.
