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)
Force
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Miss Nova
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Lady Katniss
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Celtic Charger
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New York Winder
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Wrangler Jim
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Undergrad Split
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Hyper
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Sand Whiskers
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Ladybird
I love how this app turns even the dullest tasks into exciting storytelling moments. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. ππ Embarking on literary journeys even with my eyes closed β bedtime stories have taken a new form with this app! π΄π§ The narrator's voice was like butter - smooth, rich, and utterly pleasant to listen to for hours. They handled complex sentences with ease, making even dense material accessible. I never had to rewind because I missed something due to unclear delivery. Perfection! This audiobook spoiled me for others! The narrator's professional delivery set a high bar - perfect diction, ideal pacing, and emotional authenticity. The recording quality was equally impressive with no distracting artifacts. I finished it far too quickly because I couldn't stop listening.
Mother Hen
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WonderWords
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. Seamless integration with all my devices and flawless synchronization β top-notch. ListenBook's library organization and book groups have made managing my audiobooks a breeze. π₯ Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears β audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. π΅π Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a wonderful way to spread the joy of storytelling.
Bad Badminton
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. The app's interface is so sleek and modern. It's a joy to use. ListenBookβs playback is smooth and reliable. I never have issues with audio quality.
Canine Hannibal
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Achilles Mountain
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration β it's like flipping through pages. I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my constant source of books. π Making each day a new chapter β this app keeps me hooked from morning to night! ππ My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thank you, ListenBook!
Lunar Treat
The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient. ListenBookβs audio quality is excellent. The app enhances my listening experience. Fairly enjoyable, but forgettable. I didnβt have any major complaints, but I also donβt see myself revisiting this one. It was a decent way to spend a few hours, though.
Scrapple
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ByteBard
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GuTzd
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. ListenBook has become my go-to app for exploring a diverse range of audiobooks. It offers a wide array of features that cater to different preferences and needs. Download options are versatile, making it easy to get audiobooks from various sources. The app's support for multiple formats is flawless. Very satisfied.
Uncle Psycho
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. My long walks have turned into exciting adventures with this app. Audiobook multitasking made easy β this app's functionality is top-notch.
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