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Books that provide instruction for opera singers and others who use classical vocal technique.
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Terminology in the Field of Singing by the American Academy of Teachers of Singing
Elements of Vocal Science by Richard Mackenzie Bacon
Transformative Voice by Edward V. Foreman
Solfeggios and Vocal Exercises by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerning the Principles of Voice Training During the A Cappella Period and Until the Beginning of Opera (1474-1640) by Bernhard Ulrich (translated by John W. Seale)
Teaching the Mechanical Art of Song by Celeste Reese Watson
Bel Canto for the 20th Century by Weldon Whitlock
Not on Goodreads:
Terminology in the Field of Singing by the American Academy of Teachers of Singing
Elements of Vocal Science by Richard Mackenzie Bacon
Transformative Voice by Edward V. Foreman
Solfeggios and Vocal Exercises by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerning the Principles of Voice Training During the A Cappella Period and Until the Beginning of Opera (1474-1640) by Bernhard Ulrich (translated by John W. Seale)
Teaching the Mechanical Art of Song by Celeste Reese Watson
Bel Canto for the 20th Century by Weldon Whitlock
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Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature
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Practice Journal for Vocalists
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The Inner Voice: The Making of a Singer
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The Structure of Singing: System and Art in Vocal Technique
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The Science of the Singing Voice
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Music for Sight Singing
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Practical Method Of Italian Singing For Mezzo-Soprano Or Baritone - Bk/Audio
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Great Singers on the Art of Singing (Dover Books On Music: Voice)
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Waiting in the Wings: How to Launch Your Performing Career on Broadway and Beyond
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Practical Vocal Acoustics: Pedagogic Applications for Teachers and Singers
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I Wish I Could Sing
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How to Sing (Dover Books On Music: Voice)
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The 21st Century Singer: Making the Leap from the University into the World
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Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music
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The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults: A Manual for Teachers of Singing and for Choir Directors
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I Wish I Could Sing!
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On Studying Singing (Dover Books on Music)
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The Anatomy of Tone: Applying Voice Science to Choral Ensemble Pedagogy
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What Every Singer Needs to Know About the Body
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The Voice: A Spiritual Approach to Singing, Speaking & Communicating, the First Lesson
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Anatomy of the Voice: An Illustrated Guide for Singers, Vocal Coaches, and Speech Therapists
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Bel Canto: A Theoretical & Practical Vocal Method (Dover Books On Music: Voice)
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Classic Bel Canto Technique (Dover Books on Music)
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A Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French
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Observations on the Florid Song (1723)
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Voice without technique: A manual for singers and speakers
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A Systematic Approach to Voice
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Caruso and the art of singing, including Caruso's vocal exercises and his practical advice to students and teachers of singing
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Kinesthetic Voice Pedagogy 2: Motivating Acoustic Efficiency
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Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing
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Kinesthetic Voice Pedagogy: Motivating Acoustic Pedagogy
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Caruso's Method of Voice Production: The Scientific Culture of the Voice (Dover Books On Music: Voice)
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Hearing Singing: A Guide to Functional Listening and Voice Perception
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Hints to Singers
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Standard Vocal Literature An Introduction to Repertoire: Soprano Edition | 30 Classical Songs Sheet Music with Online Audio and Diction Lessons | Hal Leonard Vocal Library Songbook
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Richard Walters (Arranger)
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Ornamentation in Baroque and Post-Baroque Music: With Special Emphasis on J.S. Bach
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Twenty-Four Italian Songs and Arias | Classical Vocal Collection for Singers and Students | 17th and 18th Century Sheet Music with Online Piano Accompaniments | Essential Repertoire for Voice Study
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L'Art Du Chant, Dedie a Madame de Pompadour. (Facsimile of 1755 Edition). (French Edition)
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Vocology The Science and Practice of Voice Habilitation
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The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults: A Manual for Teachers of Singing and for Choir Directors
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The Naked Voice: A Wholistic Approach to Singing
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The Vocal Athlete
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Complete Vocal Technique
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On the Art of Singing
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Cantabile - A Manual about Beautiful Singing for Singers, Teachers of Singing and Choral Conductors
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The Science of Musical Sounds
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One Voice: Integrating Singing Technique and Theatre Voice Training (3rd Ed.)
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Discover Your Voice: How to Develop Healthy Voice Habits
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The Tongue as a Gateway to Voice, Resonance, Style, and Intelligibility
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Solutions for Singers: Tools for Performers and Teachers
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The Contemporary Singer: Elements of Vocal Technique
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Your Voice, an Inside View: Multimedia Voice Science and Pedagogy
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Your Body, Your Voice: The Key to Natural Singing and Speaking
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Vocal Wisdom: Maxims of Giovanni Battista Lamperti
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Voice Work: Art and Science in Changing Voices
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Great Singers on Great Singing
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The Singing Book (National Association of Teachers of Singing Books)
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A Soprano on Her Head: Right-Side-Up Reflections on Life and Other Performances
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Dynamics of the Singing Voice
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A Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French
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Singing and Teaching Singing: A Holistic Approach to Classical Voice
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Gradus ad Parnassum (1725)
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Harmony and Voice Leading
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Harmony and Voice Leading: Workbook (Vol. 1)
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Advanced Harmony: Theory and Practice (5th Edition)
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Melodia Book 1, A Course in Sight-Singing Solfeggio
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More Music for Sight Singing
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The Art of Singing - Discovering And Developing Your True Voice Book/Online Audio
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Vocal Rescue: Rediscover the Beauty, Power and Freedom in Your Singing
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Care of the Professional Voice: A Guide to Voice Management for Singers, Actors and Professional Voice Users
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Callas at Juilliard: The Master Classes
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On Singers and Singing
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The Art of the Song Recital
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Anatomy of Bel Canto: Stroke of the Mask, Chest Support, and Proof for the Ancient Method
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Bel Canto: A Professional Manual--Immediate and Practical
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Bel Canto: The Teaching of the Classical Italian Song-Schools, Its Decline and Restoration
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Marchesi Vocal Method, Vol. 1664, Op. 31 (Schirmer's Library of Musical Classics) (2 Parts)
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Liebling Estelle Vocal Course For Lyric Tenor And Dramatic Tenor
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The Estelle Liebling Vocal Course: Mezzo-Soprano & Contralto
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The Estelle Liebling Vocal Course for Baritone Bass Baritone and Bass
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The Estelle Liebling Vocal Course: Soprano: Coloratura, Lyric and Dramatic
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Practical Method of Italian Singing: For High Soprano
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Practical Method of Italian Singing – Nicola Vaccai | Soprano or Tenor Vocal Sheet Music Songbook | Classical Voice Training & Vocal Exercises | Music Teacher Resource for Beginners
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Nicola Vaccai (Composer)
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The Singer's Companion: A Guide to Improving Your Voice and Performance
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Acting for Singers: Creating Believable Singing Characters
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Practical Vocal Method (Vaccai) - High Voice: Soprano/Tenor - Book/CD
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Nicola Vaccai (Composer)
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Practical Vocal Method (Vaccai) - Low Voice: Alto/Bass - Book/CD
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