Book description
Following on from the enormous popularity of the first edition, this exciting new edition provides yet more practically relevant information for everyone working with children's voices.Completely new content includes much more up-to-date material on how to deliver information and exercises to the student. Learning new skills is not purely about repetition, the style and variety of information delivery from the teacher is crucial. The author has incorporated the latest research from sports science and the psychology of learning in order to explain lesson structure and the nature and frequency of feedback. New information from classroom teaching has given us useful guidance for effective group teaching. The nature of creativity and the particular needs of the creative child are explored in the light of recent research in psychology and learning.Reviews of the first edition'...a really useful and comprehensive reference guide for all those wishing to lead singing'. Howard Goodall CBE, Composer and Broadcaster 'The indispensable bible.... it is difficult to over-emphasise the significance which I think this book has for the future of our young singers....a remarkable treatise...'. Singing: Voice of the Association of Teachers of Singing What a great book The book is so beautifully and clearly written, and I love the illustrations; it is, in essence, invaluable'. Music Teacher 'A well-conceived, well-written book, perfect for all involved with training young voices. I would heartily recommend the book to anyone involved in working with young voices at any level. Oliver Neal Parker, Head of Singing, Uppingham School, Rutland (Amazon reviewer)
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience