Functional Lessons in Singing 3rd edition

I. Trusler / W. Ehret  

A series of lessons which effectively train singers in the pronunciation and vocalization of all the sounds in the English language. 

Features

• first covers proper breathing and breath control.

• then thoroughly explores specific vowels, diphthongs, or consonants.

• each lesson includes: vocalizes of the sound in words and sentences; major keys and minor keys are introduced; descriptions of the vowel, diphthong, or consonant and its proper execution; discussion of common faults and how to correct them; and an art song with a training text based on the sound being studied.

• contains a complete guide to pronunciation symbols and phonetics.