On the art of singing
Richard Miller
This manual deals with all aspects of singing and includes vocal technique, style and interpretation, professional preparation, and vocal pedagogy.
Read Time: ~5.1 hr
Musical gestures
by Rolf Inge Godøy and Marc Leman (2010)
About this book
'Musical Gestures' is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between sound and movement. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach to the fundamental issues of this subject, drawing on ideas, theories and methods from disciplines such as musicology, music perception, and human movement science.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreMusical gestures Lead Character
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