The Structures and Movement of Breathing: A Primer for Choirs and Choruses/G5265 Paperback – June 1, 2000

I bought this book together with a list of specialized books on opera singing and Belcanto. I was so positively surprised how diligently the author described vocal functions, breathing and body structures in detail. THe book contains wonderful drawings and explains every body mechanisma so clearly that it is a joy to read it. I found that it is one of the most useful books for every singer who wants to understand what his or her body does when he sings. Together with the exercises I recommend in my Book Singing like Callas and Caruso, it is an ideal combination. I really, really recommend this book as it gave me many insights when I was writing my own book about Belcanto.  Singing like Callas and Caruso: Belcanto Voice and Body Training

This book is a great resource for learning about breathing and posture and is especially good at explaining the anatomy that allows for these processes.It's filled with clear anatomical diagrams that explain the concepts discussed so that you can have vivid imagery of what is happening when you breathe.I study and teach French horn and have found this book to be a fantastic resource for explaining concepts like the diaphragm and where the lungs are located in the body.I highly recommend it for any music teacher, especially wind/vocal players

This book is required for my graduate vocal pedagogy course. It's short and sweet and has enough information on the mechanics of singing. The shipping was fast and the book arrived in great condition.

This book would be beneficial to singers at any level who do any style of singing because it's grounded in physiological reality. Unfortunately, well-meaning voice teachers and choral directors are guilty of perpetuating all kinds of misinformation about the body's structure and function in singing. Sometimes this misinformation is the result of ignorance; sometimes, faulty imagery. This book is a good antidote to misinformation. It also provides a great introduction to the concept of body mapping.

Excellent guide to using the breath for singers of any skill level. The illustrations were easy to understand and the book is not overwhelming in length or explanation. I highly recommend it!

Phenomenal and practical approach that can be adapted and shared with students fairly easily. Extremely informative for any wind musician, be it choral or band member.

I received tis item in a short time in the condition described, I have already found the information quite useful towards improving my singing ability. I reccommend this for beginners as well as seasoned Choirs, and chorales.

I've bought this for friends at least 10 times. Its a wonderful manual and I use it at my music school

Book smells intolerably of glue and chemicals.

Perfect!