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Songbooks for Solo Voice
Singing is one of the great joys in life! However a singer is only as good as the material they sing and finding great songs that are perfect for your voice is an imperative. We offer here a wide selection of songbooks for solo voices in a variety of styles. These song books for singers will help widen your repertoire and introduce the singer to new and exciting material. These songbooks for solo voices are available for singers of all levels and ability. Many of these song books come with accompaniment CDs which can be a jazz combo, piano or in some cases with a full orchestra.
Songbooks for Solo Singers - Voice Parts
Many different voice types are used in vocal pedagogy in a variety of voice classification systems. Most of these types, however, are grouped into seven major voice categories that are, for the most part, acknowledged across the major voice classification systems. Women are typically divided into three groups: soprano, mezzo-soprano, and contralto. Men are usually divided into four groups: countertenor, tenor, baritone, and bass. When considering the pre-pubescent voice, an eighth term, treble, is applied. Within each of these major categories, subcategories identify specific vocal qualities such as coloratura facility and vocal weight to differentiate between voices. The vocal range of classical performance covers about five octaves, from a low G1 (in scientific pitch notation) to a high G6, although the extremes are rare. More commonly the range is from a low C2 to a high D6. Any individual's voice can perform over a range of one and a half to more than two octaves. Vocal ranges are grouped into overlapping types that each span about two octaves. Many singers fall between groups and can perform some parts in either type.
Contemporary Pop for Male Singers
Well of course there was only one Michael Jackson but who knows where the next pop singing sensation will come from. Popular songs are the ones that people enjoy both singing and listening to the most and here we offer a wide selection of songbooks of popular songs for the male voice. Whether its rock or pop we have a solo voice songbook for your style.
Contemporary Pop for Female Singers
You know you should be a star and your big moment will arrive one day for sure! Well expand your repertoire and be sure you know how to sing and perform these songs from some of the greats in the business. These solo voice song books for pop female voices cover a wide selection of songs and will have you ready to belt one as well as the best of them.
Vocal Jazz Songbooks for Solo Male Voices
Everybody love a talented crooner singing a great standard and boy has there been some great male jazz singers over the years. From "Ol' Blue Eyes" himself to other greats such as Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole we offer here a selection of songbooks from many of these performers singing from the great American Songbook.
Vocal Jazz Songbooks for Solo Female Voice
The United States has a long and wonderful tradition of producing a long line of talented female jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vauighn and Billie Holiday to contemporary jazz singers such as Ann Hampton Callaway and Alicia Keys. We offer here a selection of songbooks of songs as sung by these singers. Some are for PVG and otthers have accomapniement CDs to help you learn and perform.
Musical Theater Songbooks
Many of the greatest songs in popular culture came from musicals and their appeal is wide and enduring. These collections includes songs from Broadway, the West End of London, Disney movies and from movie musicals both modern and classic. From the well-known classics to lesser-known gems these songs are always fun to sing.
Songbooks for Classical Singers
Classical singing is rather a nebulous term and covers several different vocal styles and repertoire. Here we offer a collection of songbooks for the classically trained singer, both the experienced and the training singer. Ideal for practicing and rehearsing.
Songbooks for Opera Singers
Not everybody gets to sing at La Scala but there are still many opportunities for the accomplished singer to perform some of the world's finest opera music and arias. We offer a wide selection songbooks for voices of all abilities and types of music from many of the great opera composers.
Solo Voice Songbooks of American Standards
The Great American Songbook is the canon of the most important and influential American popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century. Although several collections of music have been published under the title, it does not refer to any actual book or specific list of songs, but to a loosely defined set including the most popular and enduring songs from the 1920s to the 1950s that were created for Broadway theatre, musical theatre, and Hollywood musical film. They have been recorded and performed by a large number and wide range of singers, instrumental bands, and jazz musicians. The Songbook comprises standards by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin, and also Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer, Richard Rodgers, and others.
Folk Songs for Solo Voice
Expand your repertoire and add an international flavor to your set list by performing some of these songs from around the world. Folk songs have been entertaining generations of people and can be found in almost all cultures. We offer here a selection of songbooks for solo voice of different levels and with some having accompaniment CDs to facilitate learning.
Christian Songbooks for Solo Voice
If you are blessed with a great voice you probably enjoy singing in the choir but sometimes you might well want to let your voice shine and sing a solo in praise of God. We offer here a selection of contemporary Christian songbooks suitable for all voices. Many of thhe books come with an accompaniment CD which helps you learn to both sing and perform the song.
Spirituals for Solo Voice
One of the earliest forms of American vocal harmony singing is the tradition of African American spirituals. In the early nineteenth century, African Americans were involved in the "Second Awakening". They met in camp meetings and sang without any hymnbook. Spontaneous songs were composed on the spot. They were called spiritual songs and the term sperichil (spiritual) appeared for the first time in the book Slave Songs of The United States. This tradition has grown over the years due in great part to the uplifting and inspiring nature of this wonderful music.
Sacred Music for Solo Voice Songbooks
Much of the earliest sacred music was composed for the unaccompanied voice reaching a peak during the Renaissance when there was flowering of talented European composers. Many of these composers were true musical geniuses and whose work is still vibrant and relevant today. We offer here a far ranging collection of arrangements for choirs of all abilities
Songbooks for Solo Teen Voices
Voice change in adolescence is due to hormonal increases associated with puberty. A major effect of these hormones is an increase in vocal fold length for both girls and boys and an increase in vocal fold thickness for boys. These changes lead to a lowering of both speaking and singing pitches. Boys' voices do suddenly just change - it's to do with a growth spurt in the larynx - they go from lovely high treble to down below middle C and a range of about 6 notes. These songbooks are designed specifically for teen voices.
Songbooks for Solo Teen Voices
Voice change in adolescence is due to hormonal increases associated with puberty. A major effect of these hormones is an increase in vocal fold length for both girls and boys and an increase in vocal fold thickness for boys. These changes lead to a lowering of both speaking and singing pitches. Boys' voices do suddenly just change - it's to do with a growth spurt in the larynx - they go from lovely high treble to down below middle C and a range of about 6 notes. These songbooks are designed specifically for teen voices.
Songbooks for Solo Kids Voice
It's never to early to learn to sing and the younger a person starts the more Arrangements for Young Singersyears of enjoyment they can experience. These songbooks for kids are especially designed for the younger singer and include many songs that are suitable for a child's performance. Your children will enjoy performing these songs and will help develop their singing style.
Songbooks for County Music Singers
Many singers first learn their craft in school where classes usually emphasis the classical songs. But everybody's repertoire should include some Country songs, whether a ballad or a rocker, as they are not only great fun to sing but will please most all audiences. These country music songbooks feature a variety of country music stars and many of their hits.
List of Solo Voice Songbooks Series
We offer several series of songbooks for the solo voice. The songbooks within each series are of similar material and are at the same skill level so if you like a book in a series you should find others in the series suitable as well.
Wedding Music for Singers
Weddings are one the happiest of occasions in anybody's life and are often celebrated in song. One couldn't ask for a more receptive audience and as a singer you want to be at your very best. These songbooks for wedding singers cover a wide variety of love songs and other suitable songs for weddings. Songs of romance for all styles and tastes
Duets
Singing alone is a lot of fun but how about doubling the fun by singing along with somebody else. Singing duets can be very rewarding and a great way to share the experience with a friend, professional colleague or a loved one. These songbooks of duets can be sung by singers of different levels and experience.
Christmas Songbooks for Solo Voices
Singing Christmas music around the holidays is a joyous experience and we have collected here a wide selection of songbooks for Christmas. These songbooks are for solo voice, some are PVG, some with vocal and keyboard and we have been sure to include Christmas songbooks with CD accompaniments.