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Title
Singers and sound: an introduction to Tomatis-based listening training for singers
Description
ABSTRACT This document introduces singers and voice teachers to Dr. Alfred A. Tomatis's listening training method with a particular emphasis on its relevance to singers. After presenting an overview of Tomatis's work in the field of audio-psycho-phonology (circa 1947 through the 1990s) and specific ways that aspects of his theory are relevant to singers' performance skills, this project investigates the impact of listening training on singers by examining published research. The studies described in this document have investigated the impact of listening training on elements of the singer's skill set, including but not limited to measures of vocal quality such as intonation, vocal control, intensity, and sonority, as well as language pronunciation and general musicianship. Anecdotal evidence, presented by performers and their observers, is also considered. The evidence generated by research studies and anecdotal reports strongly favors Tomatis-based listening training as a valid way to improve singers' performance abilities.
Date Created
2012
Contributors
- Hurley, Susan Lynn (Author)
- Doan, Jerry (Thesis advisor)
- Dreyfoos, Dale (Committee member)
- Kopta, Anne (Committee member)
- Norton, Kay (Committee member)
- Thompson, Billie M (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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Resource Type
Extent
vi, 128 p. : ill
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.15950
Statement of Responsibility
by Susan Lynn Hurley
Description Source
Viewed on December 31, 2013
Level of coding
full
Note
Includes vita
thesis
Partial requirement for: D.M.A., Arizona State University, 2012
bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-121)
Field of study: Music (Solo performance)
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