Music Essentials for Singers and Actors: Fundamentals of Notation, Sight-Singing, and Music Theory

If you’ve ever wanted to learn the fundamentals of notation, sight-singing, and music theory, this easy-to-read and conversational book is for you!

Regardless of your musical experience or training, Music Essentials for Singers and Actors helps readers become proficient. It’s specifically written for performers and the helpful hints are pertinent, though anyone can benefit from the essential musical concepts within these pages.

Master rhythm, note value, ties and dots, intervals and scales, the basics of musical markings, and read up on tips for singing with other performers.

In addition to this book, one needs staff paper, a keyboard, audio files included with the book, a metronome, and lots of patience. Easy to follow with a focus on mastery, Music Essentials is a must-have for the singer in your life. There are plenty of opportunities to practice and grow. Becoming musically literate makes you more valuable to directors, allows you to more easily collaborate with fellow performers, provides understanding in regards to the meaning and message behind a musical composition, and provides a great deal of personal satisfaction.