Part One introduces the basic principles of singing with a focus on discovering potential vocal power.

Topics include:

• The Basics of Breathing

• Mastering Breathing

• The Pathway of Singing

• Elevating the Voice

• Focusing the Voice

• The Focused Mouth Position

• Anchoring Tone

• The Five Basic Vowels

• The Initiation of Tone

• Blending Vocal Colors

• The Ultimate Vocal Work-out

• Vocal Exercises: Endurance Group 1

Part Two delves in the characteristics and mechanics of the upper voice.

Topics include:

• Counterbalancing and the Singer’s Point of View

• Penultimates

• Vowel Modifications

• Exercise: The Great Scale

• Endurance Exercises: Group 2

Part Three incorporates this prior information in a discussion on how to achieve an open throat and pleasing vibrato.

Topics include:

• Simultaneity

• Vibrato

• Advanced Exercises: Endurance Group 3

Part Four spotlights phrasing and diction.

Topics include:

• The Elements of Phrasing

• Compound Vowels

• Exercise: Singing on Vowels Only

• Maintaining Intensity

• Breathing for Phrasing

• Consonants

Part Five provides a general reference guide covering different voice types, proper posture and vocal maintenance.

Topics include:

• Voice Types

• Posture

• Practice Guide

• Voice Maintenance

• Questions and Answers

• Troubleshooting Guide

Part Six covers the anatomy of singing through a discussion of the breathing system and the vocal apparatus.

Topics include:

• The Breathing System

• The Vocal Apparatus

• The Resonators

• The Articulators