vocal style

Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style
$17.98
I got this CD in about 5 days, which is excellent! It was also in great shape - new. I would order from this vendor again and refer it to my friends.

Counterpoint: The Polyphonic Vocal Style of the Sixteenth Century
$16.95
This has been one of my favorite books for 30 years. It may be that Peter Schubert's book is more practical for the beginning counterpoint student. But I love Jeppesen.

The standard text of the 18th century, used and endorsed by Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven, was J. J. Fux's 1725 book "Gradus ad Parnassum", available in English as "The Study of Counterpoint." Fux's book is in the archaic "dialogue of teacher and pupil" style, and it's a tough read. Not that Jeppesen's easy... but Jeppesen was, 80 years ago, the authoritative update to Fux, with a better historical perspective (although there are some modern scholars with different ideas) and remains a very practical book. (Acknowledged: you must read C-clef, or be willing to learn. It's not rocket science.)

Why study 16th c. counterpoint? It's a very clear, classic style. Bach's counterpoint style is a difficult starting place for someone who wants to learn this art, but AFTER reading Jeppesen, it becomes apparent what some of Bach's operating principles were that evolved from the earlier style. In fact, the whole development of western harmony up through jazz is easier to understand once you have read and understood Jeppesen - and let me also mention that the historical overview with which he opens the book is worth the price of the book by itself.

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Vocal Style and Performance [VHS]
$39.95
Maria Muldaur shares her years of experience with you, giving practical advice and helpful tips for anyone who wants to get up on a stage and sing. You'll learn to use Maria's personal vocal warm-up exercises (a free audio tape accompanies this video) plus tips on phrasing, building a song for dramatic impact, the importance of proper breathing and lots more "tricks of the trade."