Authentic Voices, Authentic Singing:
A Multicultural Approach to Vocal Music Therapy
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction

Part A: Authentic Voices

Chapter I
Professional Voices
Effective Voices
Responsible Voices
The Symbolic Voice — A Case Example

Chapter II

Primal Voices
Natural Voices
Shadowed Voices
The Isolated Voice — A Case Example

Chapter III

Acoustic Symbols
Maternal Voices
Primitive Voices
The Excited Voice — A Case Example

Chapter IV

Cultural Voices
Linguistic Voices
My Multicultural Voice
The Foreign Voice — A Case Example

Chapter V

Spiritual Voices
Trance Voices
My Transcending Voice
The Grieving Voice — A Case Example

Chapter VI

Neurological Voices
Vibrating Voices
Soothing Voices
The Silent Voice — A Case Example

Chapter VII

Methodical Voices
Personal Voices
Vocal Interventions
The Painful Voice — A Case Example
Intermezzo

Part B: Authentic Singing

Chapter VIII

Primitive Singing
Productive Singing
Ritualistic Singing
Female Singing

Chapter IX

Middle Eastern— Kurdish Singing
Improvisational Singing
Spiritual Singing
Islamic “Singing”

Chapter X

Native American Navajo Singing
Survival Singing
Healing Songs
Harmonious Singing

Chapter XI

Cultivated Singing
European Singing
Perfectionist Singing
Western Singing

Part C: Singing Practice

Chapter XII

Singing: A Personal and Professional Need
A Time to Sing
Partner Work
Multicultural Approach

Conclusion
Bibliography and Discography of Music of Native Cultures
Reprise
Information about Voice Workshops and Music Therapy
References
Appendix A: Kurdish Scales
Appendix B: Indigenous Songs
Appendix C: Vibration of Human Vowel

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