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Lawrence University: A Brief History of Singing
An introduction to the history of Western solo singing from ancient times to the present can be found here.
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Science Frontiers Online: Throat Singing
This site has an interesting discussion of how humans shape their voice to produce a variety of sounds. Discussion focuses upon the technique of "throat-singing," a method of creating vocal sounds unlike any other.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Sirens, Special Singing Sea Nymphs
Learn about the Sirens, sea nymphs with the power to seduce sailors with their singing. See the pictures and read about Odysseus experience with them.
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I Hear America Singing: Whitman and the Music of His Time
This I Hear America Singing site describes Whitman's views on music, the influence it had on his work, and a discussion of music in Whitman's time.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: E Text/i Hear America Singing
This site provides the online text for "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman.
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Congregational Singing: Catholic Encyclopedia
Congregational singing, still the idea of the modern church?
Read Works
Read Works: "Singing Time" by Rose Fyleman
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is the poem "Singing Time" by Rose Fyleman followed by a set of reading comprehension questions using picture cues.
CommonLit
Common Lit: I Hear America Singing
A learning module that begins with the poem "I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Mississippi State: Sacred Harp Singing
A comprehensive website on Sacred Harp singing, a non-denominational community singing event that focuses on group participation. Explore this rich tradition at this website with historic background and audio files.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Shape Note Singing [Pdf]
An essay and lesson plan on traditional American shape-note choral singing.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Courses: Singing Lessons
A series of six video vocal lessons for the beginning singer. Videos vary in length.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Walt Whitman as a Model Poet ?I Hear My School Singing?
Contains plans for two lessons that use Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing" as a model for students to compose their own pieces about the school community. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...
Library of Congress
Loc: Commentary on "I Hear America Singing"
On this site learn more about "I Hear America Singing" and listen to a recording of it being read by Billy Collins.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Singing Mouse Stories
A scanned copy of the 1895 publication of The Singing Mouse Stories by Emerson Hough, a fiction book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Singing Verses for Children
A scanned copy of the 1897 publication Singing Verses for Children by Lydia Avery Coonley, a book of children's poetry.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Gratiana Dauncing and Singing: Richard Lovelace
The text to Richard Lovelace's "Gratiana Dauncing and Singing".
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An Introduction to Singing Technique
This Scena.org site explains the singing technique of the coutertenor. Also includes the history of the coutertenor, tips, and images.
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Breath and Support: 2 Coordinated Functions in Singing
A brief, yet detailed explanation of breathing and od the proper support needed for singing.
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Sing Out Seattle: Maintain Your Singing Voice
A list of helpful tips that you can follow to help preserve your singing voice can be found on this site.
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Vocalist
A general site for anyone interested in singing. Contains free online singing lessons and articles for vocalists related to singing plus other useful information. Resources for everyone-even kids online music games.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Singing Vole
Singing Voles are known for two remarkable behaviors. One is the construction of hay piles to provide food during the long northern winters. Learn more about the Microtus miurus, more commonly known as a Singing Vole, in this...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Singing the Water Cycle
For this activity, learners learn about the water cycle by singing and acting it out.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Singing Lesson" by Katherine Mansfield
The full text of the short story "The Singing Lesson" by Katherine Mansfield. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Introduction to Polyphonic Singing
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains a step by step introduction to rhythm, melody, and polyphonic singing through the use of several canons.
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