So You Want to Sing Gospel
A Guide for Performers
Trineice Robinson-Martin author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:29th Nov '16
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
There are few works in existence that teach gospel singing and even fewer that focus on what gospel soloists need to know. In So You Want to Sing Gospel, Trineice Robinson-Martin offers the first resource to help individual gospel singers at all levels make the most of their primary instrument—their voice. Robinson-Martin gathers together key information on gospel music history, vocal pedagogy, musical style and performance, and its place in music ministry. So You Want to Sing Gospel covers such vital matters as historical, cultural and spiritual perspectives on the gospel music tradition, training one's voice, understanding the dynamic of sound production, grasping gospel style, and bringing together vocal performance with ministerial imperatives. She also includes in her discussion such matters as voice type, repertoire selection, and gospel sub-genres. Additional chapters by Scott McCoy and Wendy LeBorgne, and Matthew Edwards address universal questions of voice science and pedagogy, vocal health, and audio enhancement technology. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Like all books in the series, So You Want to Sing Gospel features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.
Robinson-Martin offers an excellent introduction to both the history and performance of gospel music. She explains the technical aspects in clear and accurate terms, and articulates the important role of faith and devotion. The volume is recommended reading for anyone interested in exploring gospel music. * Journal of Singing *
ISBN: 9781442239203
Dimensions: 227mm x 152mm x 21mm
Weight: 413g
276 pages