The Tao of Voice: A New East-West Approach to Transforming the Singing and Speaking Voice

by Stephen Chun-Tao Cheng

Book Overview

Stephen Cheng's innovative book is the first to combine the best of Western vocal technique and modern psychophysical exercises with ancient Chinese philosophy and breathing practices. His simple but powerful vocal method is widely known for bringing about dramatic improvement in the performance of novices and professionals alike. Whether you are a singer, actor, or public speaker, it will help you to develop your vocal identity; increase vocal range...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892812605
• ISBN13: 9780892812608
• Release Date: July 1991
• Publisher: Destiny Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent alternative ways of perceiving your own sound.

This book instructs one to perceive their voice, sounds, and breath in new and palpable ways. There is thorough attention given to the musculature of the neck and shoulders as it pertains to the shape of the voice box, and excellent visualizations such as imagining allowing the sound IN during high sustained notes.