HOW TO SING (HOW TO PLAY) Review

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(More customer reviews)I started with music [guitar and singing] when I turned fifty.Took me ten years for my ear and mind just to tune the guitar. Graham Hewitt's book is a wonderful guide to one interested in going it alone with developing avoice, whatever ability or gift. It took me a while to"recognise" the vocal tones that I was making. But with theguidence provided you can focus. I'd highly recomend it. My many thanks toit's author, Graham Hewitt

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How To Sing Book Brand: Alfred Publishing Model Number: 55-10008

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Singing for the Stars: A Complete Program for Training Your Voice (Book & 2 CD's) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the first voice book I've read, but I'll probably end up reading some others.I have a musical background, have played guitar and piano for years, but just recently decided to make an effort to improve my singing.
I found this book helpful in some ways, but I felt it could have been easier to understand.The book essentially details the speech level singing method, in which the chest voice and head voice are successfully bridged.
As a newcomer to singing, I found some of these concepts a little difficult to understand, and felt the book never really explained things very clearly.It reminded me a little of a instruction manual that assumes you have certain parts that have not been included.
Also, I felt it was a little odd that there was so much ink spent on celebrity testimonials.If the method is really that good, it should be able to speak (or sing) for itself.
It's been a couple of months since I read the book and listened to the CDs, and I can say that my singing has improved considerably (that's why I'm giving the book four stars).Although I don't feel I came away with a full understanding of everything the book was trying to teach, I feel I must have osmotically picked up some concepts that have been helpful.

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What do Michael Jackson, Anita Baker, Natalie Cole and hundreds of other professionals have in common? They all study voice with Hollywood's leading vocal coach, Seth Riggs. You can learn to sing like the pros with this complete program for training the voice.

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Pro Secrets of Heavy Rock Singing (Music Sales America) Review

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(More customer reviews)* First off, this is a very good book that I ejoyed quite a bit, and will go back to re-read several times, I'm sure.I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could.I say this because most of my comments below will sound a bit critical, but I don't mean to convey a negative impression, necessarily, I just state where this book might have been even better.Bill Martin did a fine job overall, IMO.
This book was supposed to be entitled "Metal Pipes" from what I'd heard about beforehand, and only recently learned that it had been released under the eventual title.It's a very good read, mostly because of the interviews with star rock/metal singers.A couple of comments...
1. The first section of chapters, which is actually quite short and repeats phrases/views from the subsequent interviews with the singers, is actually sort of okay, but not that good.If you've never learned anything about singing at all (e.g., the importance of hyrdation, warmup, and sleep/rest), it will be of help, but it is of limited value and really is a rather half-hearted attempt at delivering the basics of vocal production/technique and maintenance/care.It probably would have been better to integrate more on these topics with some of the sources cited on vocal technique/production and the interview comments/opinions in a summary section at the end of the book.The section on producing 'rasp' was quite unique, however, and one I've not seen before, even in Mark Baxter's "Rock and Roll Singer's Survival Manual".
2. Most of the interviews are quite good, but they are of varying quality, not because of the questions asked, but rather because some of the singers didn't really say that much in their responses (e.g., Rik Emmett, surprisingly).My favorite interview was with Tim "Ripper" Owens, who was very forthcoming in his responses (and he's a really good guy, I e-mailed with him a few times on vocal technique).I'd heard that Michael Matijevic, of Steelheart and "Rock Star" fame, was going to participate, but apparently this didn't ultimately happen.
3. Finally, a word of caution - although most of these singers have had some lessons at some time in their careers, none of them are experts in vocal production, so I'd say to take their advice if it seems logical or workable, apply it, and if it doesn't seem to be working out for you, drop it.Just because they sing well does not mean that their advice will necessarily work for you - every voice is different.
* Bottom line:Very good overall, could have been a bit better.Maybe I'll write a follow-up that addresses some of the shortcomings I saw in this book and interview some of the missing greats (e.g., Halford, Dio, Kiske).

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This is the first instructional singing book to address exclusively rock sining in the singer's own words. Learn what it takes to sing like a professional, maximize your vocal range, increase power, and avoid burnout. Learn what to do on the road before and after a show to maintain your rocking voice. All that and more as international stars such as Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate, and Joe Lynn Turner among others share their insider knowledge in "Pro Secrets of Heavy Rock Singing".

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The Complete Vocal Workout: A Step-by Step Guide to Tough Vocals (Music Sales America) Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the book/cd collection as a way to increase my vocal range and power while singing.My interest was also awaken with the claims of "rock" singers having more extensive ranges than "opera" singers, and how people were told that rock singers would ruin their voices by singing the way they sing. (Kain, points out that they are still singing strong today.)
This book seems to "smack" all of those naysayers in the face, with a different methodology.If you are not happy with your voice and range this may be a book for you.
I think that a beginner would be fine as long as they read and follow the directions and guide notes each time they practice. The book is the next best thing to having an avant garde vocal coach in the room with you.If you want singing lessons on a budget and know what you a wanting your voice to do(increase range, singing louder, sing more from diaphram, etc.)This book is for you.
The helps in the back and the details of how to sing have been very helpful.I have seen my voice transform from a lot of strain with high notes, to something like a screech for high notes, to clear, non-strained higher notes.
It does take consistent work and remembering and following the guide notes in each exercise, but in a short time it has been worth it.

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Adapted from a syllabus originally developed for the Brighton Institute Of Modern Music, The Complete Vocal Workout is a thorough guide to training the voice to perform under the duress of modern live and studio conditions. With a full spread of exercises for both male and female voices, and with two accompanying demonstration CDs, this book is the perfect guide for all those pop and rock star wannabes who wish to train without paying a fortune.

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