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BORN TO SING - ABC's of Vocal Harmony
A fully integrated, cross-referenced Multimedia Program featuring the Vocal Power Method.
110 pages 5-1/2X8-1/2 book - Softcover, Illustrated + 4 CDs
ISBN 092719431.
US$59.95 CAN$68.00 £38.00 AU$94.00
ABOUT THIS MULTI-MEDIA PACKAGE
ABCs of Vocal Harmony will sharpen your sense of pitch and enable you to sing harmony with the best professionals. Learn to read and write music. This program includes sing-a-long exercises where you fill in the missing voice in intervals and chords. Topics included are:
 Scales - major, minor, blues, pentatonic, chromatic, whole tone, and modes;
 Intervals - all intervals are included in this section;
 Chords - major, minor, diminished, augmented, 7th chords, dominant, add 9 chords, 6th chords;
 Rhythm & Meter - time signatures, simple rhythms, dotted rhythms, triplets, syncopation;
Charts & Transpositions and more...
TABLE OF CONTENTS - BOOK |
Acknowledgments
Preface
Scales
Treble & Bass Clef Exercises
Additional Exercises Workbook Exercises
Intervals
Treble & Bass Clef Exercises
Additional Exercises
Workbook Exercises
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Chords
Treble & Bass Clef Exercises
Additional Exercises
Workbook Exercises
Rhythm/Meter
Treble & Bass Clef Exercises
Additional Exercises
Workbook Exercises
Charts, transposing, finding your key. Key Signatures
Glossary of Musical Terms |
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1 1 INTRO
1 2 THE STAFF
3 3 MAJOR SCALE
3 4 ENHARMONIC SCALE - WHOLE & HALF STEPS
5 5 WHOLE STEPS/HALF STEPS EXERCISES
5 6 DEGREES OF THE SCALE (MAJOR, MINOR)
6 7 KEY SIGNATURE
7 8 CIRCLE OF 5THS
7 9 THE ACCIDENTAL
8 10 THREE FORMS OF MINOR SCALE
8 11 NATURAL MINOR
8 12 RELATIVE MINOR
8 13 HARMONIC MINOR
9 14 MELODIC MMINOR
10 15 MAJOR SCALE EXERCISES
10 16 NATURAL MINOR EXERCISES
10 17 HARMONIC MINOR EXERCISES
10 18 MELODIC MINOR EXERCISES
10 19 BLUES SCALE
12 20 BLUES EXERCISES 2a
12 21 BLUES EXERCISES 2b
12 22 BLUES EXERCISES 2c
13 23 BLUES EXERCISES 2d
13 24 BLUES EXERCISES 2e
13 25 BLUES EXERCISES 2f
14 26 BLUES IMPROVISATION EXERCISES |
15 27 PENTATONIC SCALE
16 28 PENTATONIC SCALE EXERCISES #2
16 29 PENTATONIC SCALE EXERCISES #3
17 30 CHROMATIC SCALE
17 31 CHROMATIC SCALE EXERCISES
18 32 CHROMATIC SCALE EXERCISES (MELODY)
18 33 WHOLE TONE SCALE
18 34 "C" WHOLE TONE SCALE EXERCISES
18 35 "A" WHOLE TONE SCALE EXERCISES
19 36 MODES
19 37 IONIAN MODE EXERCISES
19 38 DORIAN MODE
19 39 DORIAN MODE EXERCISES
19 40 PHRYGIAN MODE
19 41 PHRYGIAN MODE EXERCISES
19 42 LYDIAN MODE
19 43 LYDIAN MODE EXERCISES
20 44 MIXOLYDIAN MODE
20 45 MIXOLYDIAN MODE EXERCISES
20 46 AEOLIAN MODE
20 47 AEOLIAN MODE EXERCISES
20 48 LOCRIAN MODE
20 49 LOCRIAN MODE EXERCISES
50 VOCAL POWER INSTITUTE INFORMATION |
INTERVALS CD (PAGE TRACK)
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21 1 MAJOR 2ND
22 2 MAJOR 2ND EXERCISES
22 3 MINOR 2ND
22 4 MINOR 2ND EXERCISES
22 5 MAJOR AND MINOR 2ND EXERCISES
23 6 MAJOR 3RD
23 7 MAJOR 3RD EXERCISES
23 8 MINOR 3RD
24 9 MINOR 3RD EXERCISES
24 10 MAJOR AND MINOR 3RD EXERCISES
25 11 MAJOR AND MINOR 3RD HARMONY EX.
25 12 MAJOR AND MINOR 3RD MELODY EXERCISES
26 13 PERFECT 4TH
26 14 PERFECT 4TH EXERCISES
26 15 PERFECT 4TH HARMONY EXERCISES
26 16 PERFECT 5TH
26 17 PERFECT 5TH EXERCISES
26 18 PERFECT 5TH HARMONY EXERCISES
27 19 PERFECT 4TH AND 5TH MELODY
27 20 AUGMENTED INTERVALS
27 21 AUGMENTED 4TH EXERCISES
27 22 AUGMENTED 4TH HARMONY EXERCISES
27 23 AUGMENTED 4TH MELODY EXERCISES
27 24 AUGMENTED 5TH
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27 25 AUGMENTED 5TH EXERCISES
27 26 AUGMENTED 5TH HARMONY EXERCISES
28 27 DIMINISHED 4TH
28 28 DIMINISHED 4TH EXERCISES
28 29 DIMINISHED 4TH HARMONY EXERCISES
28 30 DIMINISHED 5TH
28 31 DIMINISHED 5TH EXERCISES
28 32 DIMINISHED 5TH HARMONY EXERCISES
29 33 DIMINISHED 5TH MELODY EXERCISES
29 34 TRITONE
29 35 MAJOR 6TH
29 36 MAJOR 6TH HARMONY EXERCISES
30 37 MINOR 6TH
30 38 MINOR 6TH HARMONY EXERCISES
31 39 MAJOR AND MINOR 6TH MELODY
31 40 MAJOR 7TH
31 41 MAJOR 7TH HARMONY EXERCISES
31 42 MINOR 7TH
32 43 MINOR 7TH HARMONY EXERCISES
32 44 MAJOR AND MINOR 7TH MELODY
32 45 OCTAVE
33 46 OCTAVE EXERCISES HARMONY
33 47 OCTAVE EXERCISES MELODY
34 48 MAJOR SCALE INTERVAL EXERC
49 VOCAL POWER SCHOOL INFORMATION
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1 INTRO (NEW)
35 1 MAJOR TRIAD
36 3 MAJOR TRIAD EXERCISES
4 MAJOR TRIAD HARMONY EXERCISE
5 1, 4, 5 CHORDS MAJOR
37 6 1, 4, 5 CHORDS EXERCISE
38 7 MINOR TRIAD
8 MINOR TRIAD EXERCISES
38 9 MINOR TRIAD HARMONY EXERCISE
39 10 1, 4, 5 CHORDS MINOR
40 11 1, 3, 6 CHORDS (MINOR TRIADS EXERCISE
41 12 MAJOR AND MINOR TRIAD EXERCISES
13 MAJOR AND MINOR TRIAD HARMONY EXERCISE
43 14 MAJOR AND MINOR TRIAD MELODY EXERCISE
43 15 DIMINISHED TRIAD
43 16 DIMINISHED TRIAD EXERCISES
43 17 DIMINISHED TRIAD HARMONY EXERCISE
44 18 AUGMENTED TRIAD
44 19 AUGMENTED TRIAD EXERCISE
44 20 AUGMENTED TRIAD HARMONY EXERCISE
45 21 MAJOR 7TH CHORD
45/46 22 MAJOR 7TH CHORD EXERCISE
46 23 MAJOR 7TH CHORD MELODY
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45 24 MAJOR 7TH CHORD HARMONY EXERCISE
46 25 DOMINANT 7TH CHORD
47 26 DOMINANT 7TH CHORD EXERCISE
47 27 DOMINANT 7TH CHORD HARMONY EXERCISE
48 28 DOMINANT 7TH CHORD PIVOT MELODY EXERISE
48 29 MINOR 7TH CHORD
48/49 30 MINOR 7TH CHORD EXERCISE
49 31 MINOR 7TH CHORD MELODY
48 32 MINOR 7TH CHORD HARMONY EXERCISE
49 33 DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD
50 34 DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD EXERCISE
51 35 DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD MELODY EXERCISE
50 36 DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD HARMONY EXERCISE
51 37 HALF DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD
38 HALF DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD EXERCISE
52 39 HALF DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD MELODY EX
51 40 HALF DIMINISHED 7TH CHORD HARMONY EX
52 41 SIXTH CHORD AND EXERCISES
52 42 MINOR SIXTH CHORD AND EXERCISES
52 43 NINTH CHORD AND EXERCISES
52 44 ADD 9 CHORD AND EXERCISES
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RHYTHM & METER CD (PAGE TRACK)
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53/54 1 METER
55 2 4/4 TIME EXERCISE
55 3 CUT TIME EXERCISE
55 4 3/4 TIME EXERCISE
57/58 5 6/8 TIME EXERCISES
58/59 6 1/8 NOTE EXERCISE
58/59 7 SIGHT SINGING EXERCISE
60 8 1/16TH NOTE
60 8 SIGHT SINGING EXERCISE
61 9 THE DOTTED 1/2 NOTE
61 10 THE DOTTED 1/2 NOTE EXERCISE
61 11 THE DOTTED 1/4 & 1/8 NOTES
61 12 THE DOTTED 1/4 & 1/8 NOTE EXERCISE
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62 13 DOTTED 1/2 NOTE IN 6/8 & 12/8
64 14 DOTTED 1/2 NOTE IN 6/8 & 12/8 EXERCISES
64 15 TRIPLET (1/8 NOTE)
65 16 TRIPLET EXERCISE
65 17 1/4 NOTE TRIPLET
65/66 18 1/4 NOTE TRIPLE EXERCISE
66 19 SYNCOPATION AND EXERCISES
67 20 TIE
67 21 TIE EXERCISES
68 22 VARIOUS EXERCISES
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REVIEWS
Leading laryngologist, Hans von Leden, “Voice Doctor to the Stars”
“Dear Howard and Elisabeth, I congratulate you on your success in producing an effective, interesting and attractive instructional video … You have clarified some difficult maneuvers and I was particularly impressed by your fascinating sequence on the vibrato. You have managed to convert an enormous scope into well-chosen examples and recommendations. I have not seen a similar condensed presentation of a complex and multi-dimensional subject Thank you for the opportunity of reviewing this exciting teaching tool.” Sincerely yours, Hans von Leden, MD
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ABOUT THIS MULTI-MEDIA PACKAGE
The Born To Sing DVD Course is a true “How-To” vocal training program, offering exercises designed to expand and uplifting your vocal skills and artistry while keeping your voice healthy. Power Method is a unique, effective approach to vocal technique, developed by Howard and Elisabeth whose combined backgrounds include B.S. and M.S. degrees in voice from the Juilliard School and years of teaching and performing experience in New York and Los Angeles. The Born To Sing series has gained the attention and respect of professionals in both classical and pop music fields. VOCAL TECHNIQUES: A simple step-by-step approach teaches you techniques in breath control, support, focusing the vocal cords, vibrato - how to control it, use it or eliminate it and how to use the four natural resonances. You also learn how to eliminate the register break for smooth and easy singing throughout the vocal range. STYLE and PERSONAL STYLE: Become an expressive artist in any style - Rock, R&B, Country, Jazz, Blues, Pop, Gospel, Broadway or classical. Learn effective phrasing and pronunciation. Learn creative improvisation - Explore the 'licks' & Blues influence. Improvisational freedom leads you to finding and perfecting your own personal style.
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