BOOK REVIEW: Let's Teach You to Sing

Abstract

The book Lets Teach You to Sing by Albert Oikelome is a detailed discourse on the nature and function of the singing voice. It presents in both simple and practical terms a dialectic discourse on the function and nature of the singing voice as distinct from the speaking voice. Furthermore, it provides a greater understanding of how the voice works and the many factors involved in singing as well as an objective discussion of singing with reference to specific techniques. In an attempt to make the ability to sing a lot easy for the reader, the author presents a step by step process of sharpening vocal skills, gaining confidence and building vocal vocabularies in the field of singing. It does not only show the what, but also the how of good, quality singing. The book, Let’s Teach You to Sing, presents both the choir trainers and vocal enthusiasts the safe and efficient methods of singing. Full of both music notations and instructive diagrams, the book thoroughly describes the structure and functions of the vocal organs in singing, from the aerodynamics of respiration through the dynamics of articulation.