From its original publication; thousands of actors have used this classic text to develop and refine their voice and speech. Evangeline Machlin includes warm-up routines for the voice but initially focuses on the importance of listening. She also discusses such important elements as relaxation; phonetics; articulation; resonance; pitch; rate of speech and stress. In addition; there are chapters on dialects; on reading aloud; sight reading; auditioning and performance.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent OverviewBy KelliePerspectives from various scholars; including Eisner; Carl Leggo (I love his work!); and others. Great overview of arts-based research. This book has helped quite a bit as Im deciding on a research methodology for my Masters thesis.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Important addition to research theory; Readable; enjoyable and easy to useBy psmithbellWhat is the difference between research that uses art; research about art; and research through art? Is arts-based educational research (ABER) a method or medium? What does arts-based research look like? How is it used and evaluated? Editors Cahnmann-Taylor and Siegesmund recruited an arresting array of contributors: paradigmatic pioneers; noted artist-scholars; as well as newcomers to the field. This volume condenses the history; unique features; social contributions; and controversy into a readable; scholarly; and practical text. Each artist-researcher develops a chapter comprised of multiple elements: biography; explanation of intent; critique; photos and open-ended questions. True to ABER epistemology; these contributors cultivate more questions than answers. This text will appeal to doctoral students and faculty; including those from disciplines other than education. The multi-voiced and diverse artists offerings make it a useful resource; and the chapter-end questions lend value as a workbook. Arts-Based Research in Education is an important addition to qualitative theory. It provides clear explanations of arts-based research; its history; and ethical contributions. I am new to arts-based research and found this book to be readable; understandable; enjoyable and useful. Many of the chapters can stand alone and it is not necessary to read the book sequentially (but you should read all of it; its content is so varied). The chapters are brief and this makes it easy to quickly mine the book for specific scholarly information. Click on this link for a full review in The Qualitative Report and links to other; similar reviews and articles[...]2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One of a kindBy Bruno ReisIt is a great book for those who look for a (deeper) understanding of what Arts Based Educational Research is about. From its history and basic matters to current works in the field; authorities in ABER give readers a taste of what it is; how it feels and what it takes to be an arts-based researcher in Education. Great book.