The author has worked as a director, taught voice at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and voice and communication skills to business companies. This book sums up his experiences. It starts with a chapter on the Technique, followed by one on breathing, and on exploring one’s vocal misuse. The second half of the book deals with the mechanical principles of speech, relating the forming of speech sounds to the use of the breath, the tuning of the voice and the good use of the self. [revised edition, 1998, 272 pages, illustrated.]
Mfr#: B342