SEPTEMBER 01 1998 | Ingo R. Titze; Daniel W. Martin
The chapter "Principles of Voice Production" by Ingo R. Titze and Daniel W. Martin, published in the *Journal of the Acoustical Society of America* in 1998, reviews Titze's book "Principles of Voice Production." The book, aimed at students and teachers but accessible to anyone interested in voice, integrates knowledge from various fields such as anatomy, physiology, physics, aerodynamics, acoustics, speech science, hearing science, and music. It covers both normal voice production and voice disorders, dispelling myths and providing scientific explanations. The author includes equations, units, graphs, and illustrations to support the text, making it both educational and engaging. The book also addresses practical issues like voice classifications, ranges, controls, fluctuations, and disorders, and includes a glossary and appendices for reference. The reviewer, a lifelong singer, found the book fascinating and highly recommended it for anyone interested in voice production.The chapter "Principles of Voice Production" by Ingo R. Titze and Daniel W. Martin, published in the *Journal of the Acoustical Society of America* in 1998, reviews Titze's book "Principles of Voice Production." The book, aimed at students and teachers but accessible to anyone interested in voice, integrates knowledge from various fields such as anatomy, physiology, physics, aerodynamics, acoustics, speech science, hearing science, and music. It covers both normal voice production and voice disorders, dispelling myths and providing scientific explanations. The author includes equations, units, graphs, and illustrations to support the text, making it both educational and engaging. The book also addresses practical issues like voice classifications, ranges, controls, fluctuations, and disorders, and includes a glossary and appendices for reference. The reviewer, a lifelong singer, found the book fascinating and highly recommended it for anyone interested in voice production.