Book chapter
The Older Singer
The Oxford Handbook of Music Education, Volume 1
13 Sep 2012
Abstract
An interest in singing and voice training may begin at any point in the lifespan. Singing lessons can benefit students of any age, provided the teaching is age-appropriate. This article, which highlights factors that affect older singers, draws attention to the range of information and techniques available for the voice educator, and begins by focusing on how anatomical, physiological, and endocrinological factors affect the aging singer. It continues by exploring psychological aspects that impact singing and the motivation to sing. The article concludes with strategies the educator may employ to optimize and maximize the positive benefit of singing for the older singer, drawing on the range of disciplinary information now available.
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Details
- Title
- The Older Singer
- Creators
- Jane W Davidson - Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education OfficeRobert T Sataloff - Drexel University
- Contributors
- Gary E McPherson (Editor) - School of Music, University of MelbourneGraham F Welch (Editor) - Institute of Education, University of London
- Publication Details
- The Oxford Handbook of Music Education, Volume 1
- Series
- Oxford Handbooks
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine
- Other Identifier
- 991019312599404721