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A cappella teacher/performer/producer, Rob Dietz, expertly describes the nuts, bolts and artistry of creating contemporary a cappella music. Rob is the perfect person to write this text, produce the sample tracks available on line and draw from his vast community of a cappella experts for advice and experiences. Whether you are an a cappella newbie or seasoned expert, this resource is for you! The perfect - dare I say pitch perfect - book for anyone looking to start an a cappella group or program! -Deke Sharon, Arrnager/Producer: The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect Includes digital access for audio. The tracks, expertly produced by the author, are examples of concepts presented in the book including warm-ups, bass vocal techniques, and arranging ideas.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• What Is Contemporary A Cappella
• Chapter 1 - Starting a Group
• Starting a Scholastic Group
• Starting a Pro/Semi-Pro Group
• Auditions
• Getting Your Group Off the Ground
• Recap
• Five Questions with Dr. J.D. Frizzell
• Chapter 2 - Vocal Technique for Contemporary A Capella
• Pop Vocal Tone
• Vocal Exercises
• Five Questions with India Carney
• Chapter 3 - Arranging
• First Steps
• Arrangement Prep: Planing Your Arrangement
• Creating an Arrangement
• Structuring Your Arrangement
• Using Outside Arrangements
• Recap
• Five Questions with Ben Bram
• Chapter 4 - Vocal Drumming
• Beatboxing vs Vocal Percussion
• The Basic of Teaching Vocal Drumming
• Basic Sounds: The Big Three
• Basic Drills: Establishing Proficiency
• Intermediate Sounds
• Intermediate Drills: Finding Nuance
• Breathing
• Advanced/Miscellaneous Sounds
• Recap
• Five Questions with Tracy Robertson
• Chapter 5 - Vocal Bass Singing
• Range vs Feel
• Groove
• Tone
• Different Styes of Vocal Basses
• One Bass vs Multiple Basses
• Using a Microphone
• Extended Bass Techniques
• Recap
• Five Questions with Avi Kaplan
• Chapter 6 - Live and Studio Sound
• Part 1: Live and Studio Sound
• Part 2: The Recording Studio
• Recap
• Five Questions with Ed Boyer
• Chapter 7 - Movement
• Levels of Movement
• Deciding How to Move
• Purpose and Expression
• Emotion
• Working with an Outside Choreographer
• Things to Avoid
• Recap
• Five Questions with Kristin Denehy
• Chapter 8 - Virtual Choir/Creating Videos
• Types of Virtual Performances
• Taking Virtual Performances to the Next Level
• Recap
• Five Questions with Shams Ahmed
• Continuing Your A Cappella Journey
• Books
• Organizations
• Summer Programs
• Festivals and Competitions
• Podcasts
• Final Thoughts
• About the Author

Catalog:	HL00372893
Publisher:	Hal Leonard
Composer:	Rob Dietz
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Voicing:	Voice
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Pages:	186