The No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout
Vocal Warm Up & Singing Technique Lessons for Beginning to Pro Singers: Build Power, Strength & Range
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"I could build a huge bonfire with all the other how to sing methods
I've tried. Susan's workout is the only program that has really worked for me."
Randy Holland
"I've made huge vocal strides with Susan's vocal workout. I use it every day."
Darryl Purpose, Tangible
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The No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout, Vol I
Innovative singing lessons on CD: Learn how to sing and maintain good vocal technique with these effective vocal warm-up & voice training packages
- Includes two CDs with singing lessons and vocal warm up songs, plus the updated edition of the guidebook -- Alto/Bass/High Tenor, Baritone/Soprano versions available, plus an expanded version which includes all four Alto/Bass/ & Baritone/Soprano CDs. Click on the image at left for details.
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Vocal Workout Vol. I Soprano/Baritone 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95 |
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Vocal Workout Vol. I Alto/Bass 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95 |
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Vocal Workout Vol. I Expanded Version 4 CDs & Guidebook $27.95 |
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The No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout, Vol II
- Same format and level of difficulty as Volume One (Volume One is not a prerequisite for Volume Two), updated how to sing and vocal warm up material, eighteen new songs. Two CDs and 75 page guidebook includes detailed singing technique instruction, tips for staying healthy on tour, tips for aging voices and more. Click on the image at left for details.
- Alto/Bass/High Tenor, Baritone/Soprano versions available, plus an expanded version which includes all four Alto/Bass/ & Baritone/Soprano CDs.
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Soprano/Baritone 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Alto/Bass 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Expanded Version 4 CDs & Guidebook $27.95
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Click here for FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Looking for a jazz vocal warm up? click here for information about Singing With Style, Susan's 3-CD set that includes a jazz song-based warm up, singing technique instruction and vocal style instruction, including how to sing runs, fills, ornaments, scat-singing and much more.
The No Scales, Just Songs
Vocal Workout Vol. One
The original innovative vocal warm up and voice training method consisting of pop,
rock and jazz songs from the 1940s-90s that gradually increase in
difficulty--no scales, no arpeggios...nothing but songs. The songs can be
sung with the lyrics or with the recommended vocal warm up sounds. Since it's release, thousands of singers throughout the world have used the workout to develop and/or maintain their vocal
technique and strength.
Includes:
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Two CDs of 17 fully produced songs. Disc 1 includes
the songs with vocals and instructional introductions. Disc 2 has the same
songs without vocals. Disc 2 also has a section on how to stylize the songs
once they are mastered.
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53-page updated guidebook including detailed vocal
technique information, song lyrics, vocal warm-up tips, troubleshooting hints, vocal stylizing ideas,
glossary, study tips and more.
Sing the Warm-up Set to loosen up, breathe
correctly, increase your range, and to build control, resonance and better
tone.
Sing the Workout Set to increase your volume,
vocal endurance, sustenance, belting ability, and pitch dexterity.
Beginning singers can sing through the workout at their own pace to learn how to sing correctly and to develop good vocal technique and strength. Experienced singers can skip the instructional intros and use the workout as a vocal warm-up to maintain their vocal technique and strength.
Songs
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Unchained Melody
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
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Save the Best for Last
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Sunny Came Home
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Young at Heart
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How Sweet It Is (to be Loved By You)
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All of Me
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Angel From Montgomery
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Willow Weep For Me
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Since I Fell for You
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Walk Away Renee
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Centerpiece
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I'll Stand by You
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Dark End of the Street
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Crazy Baby
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Wade in the Water
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Can't Help Falling In Love
Range:
Alto/Bass version: Eb-D (almost two octaves)
Baritone/Soprano version: Ab-G (almost two octaves)
Susan sings on the Alto/Bass version: basses sing an
octave below her.
Geoffrey Tozer sings on the Baritone/Soprano version:
sopranos sing an octave above him.
Audio Samples From Vocal Workout Vol. One
Listen to .mp3 sound samples from Vocal Workout Vol. One |
Centerpiece Alto/Bass |
centerpiece_alto_H.mp3 |
Centerpiece Baritone/Soprano |
centerpiece_sample_bari_H.mp3 |
Wade In The Water Alto/Bass |
wade_in_the_water_alto_H.mp3 |
Wade In The Water Baritone/Soprano |
wade_in_the_water_bari_H.mp3 |
Alto/Bass Vol. 1 Teaching Intro |
sample_intro_alto_Vol1_H.mp3 |
The No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout Vol. One includes material from
over a dozen singing lessons for less than the price of one lesson. The expanded version including all four Alto/Bass and Baritone/Soprano CDs is $5 more.
Vocal Workout Vol. I Soprano/Baritone 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95 |
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Vocal Workout Vol. I Alto/Bass 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95 |
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Vocal Workout Vol. I Expanded Version 4 CDs & Guidebook $27.95 |
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Free shipping on all domestic orders of any vocal workout within the US.
- Click here for other ordering options
- To receive a sample of the guidebook via email, write to
Zanna Discs
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Comments About Volume One
"This book
and 2-CD set are easy to use. Susan has extensive experience in vocal coaching and
performing, and the lessons are organized in a progressive manner so you can
take your time and move forward as your abilities develop. From accuracy to
articulation, from tonality to power, these singing lessons will help even seasoned
professionals. With excellent recording quality and a super band."
"Big Daddy" Brian
Kiernan/Blues Access Magazine
"Finally -- a vocal warm up that dispenses with scales
and warms your voice up singing great songs! Susan also manages to sneak in
all sorts of important information on how to avoid vocal injuries and get
the most out of the warm-up. My voice feels great after using the CD, I get
to sing some wonderful songs, and it doesn't feel like la-la-la singing lessons.
Lovely!"
Kristina Olsen, Rounder
Records recording artist
"I've used these how to sing CDs for one year. A friend
heard me sing the other day and couldn't believe the difference, he was very
surprised! "
Cathy Main
"My wife and I both use it as a vocal
warm up several times a week. I feel it really helps my voice stay open and
fluid. I think the selection of songs, the variety, and the musical back-up
are absolutely instructive, interesting and fun."
Anudeva Stevens
Click here for FAQs (Frequently
Asked Questions)
The No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout Vol. Two
The popular follow-up to the original vocal workout, Vol. Two uses the same teaching
format with eighteen new songs and a new, expanded guidebook.
Vocal coach Susan Anders writes in the introduction to Vol. Two:
"Several years ago I created a vocal warm up method that didn't use scales, arpeggios or other exercises. One reason I did this was because I'd worked with many voice students who just hated singing exercises and wanted to get right to singing songs. I'd also watched many other singers master their exercises during their singing lessons but still have difficulty applying good vocal technique to actual songs. What seemed to work best for them was to start with fairly easy songs that allowed them focus on technique, then move to harder songs. So I created a sequence of songs that gradually increased in difficulty, and I matched the songs with vocalese sounds that I knew were good for warming up and developing the voice. As the songs progressed, the singer would cover many important aspects of good vocal technique, including correct breathing, resonance, range expansion and navigation, diction, and more."
Beginning singers can learn how to sing correctly and develop their voices by singing through the workout at their own pace, with or without the guidebook. Experienced singers can skip the audio singing lessons and use the workout to warm up and maintain their vocal technique and strength.
Volume Two includes:
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Two CDs of 18 fully produced songs and audio singing lessons. CD #1 includes vocals and instructional introductions.
CD #2 has the same songs without vocals followed by a section on how to stylize the songs.
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76-page guidebook including detailed vocal technique information, troubleshooting hints, and vocal stylizing ideas for each song, as well as chapters on dealing with colds, allergies, the environment, and aging.
Sing the Warm-up Set of ten songs to loosen up, breathe
correctly, increase your range, and to build control, resonance and better
tone.
Sing the Workout Set of eight songs to increase your volume,
vocal endurance, sustenance, belting ability, and pitch dexterity.
Songs
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I Hope You Dance
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Bridge Over Troubled Water
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Cry
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Alison
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Get Here
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Don't Know Why
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Tracks of My Tears
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One Of Us
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Why Don't You Do Right?
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You're Still the One
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Thank You (Dido)
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Sunday Kind of Love
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You Gotta Be
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Summertime
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I Can See Clearly Now
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Dear Prudence
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Ms. Celie's Blues (Sister)
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I'm Beginning To See the Light
Range:
Alto/Bass version: Eb-Eb (two octaves)
Baritone/Soprano version: Ab-Ab (two octaves)
Susan sings on the Alto/Bass version: basses sing an
octave below her.
Perry White sings on the Baritone/Soprano version:
sopranos sing an octave above him.
Audio Samples From Vocal Workout Vol. Two
The song sampler includes You Gotta Be, Don't Know Why and Tracks of My Tears.
Listen to .mp3 sound samples from Vocal Workout Vol. Two |
Vol. 2 Baritone/Soprano Teaching Intro |
Sample_intro_baritone_Vol2_H.mp3 |
Vol. 2 Song Sampler Alto/Bass |
workout_2_sampler_alto_H.mp3 |
Vol. 2 Song Sampler Baritone/Soprano |
workout_2_sampler_baritone_H.mp3 |
The No Scales, Just Songs Vocal Workout Vol. Two includes material from
over a dozen singing lessons for less than the price of one lesson. The expanded version including all four Alto/Bass and Baritone/Soprano CDs is $5 more.
Vocal Workout Vol. II Soprano/Baritone 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Alto/Bass 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Expanded Version 4 CDs & Guidebook $27.95
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Free shipping on all domestic orders of any vocal workout within the US!
- Click here for
other ordering options
- To receive a sample of the guidebooks via email, write to Zanna Discs
- Please note: we use PayPal shopping carts but you do not need a PayPal account to securely order with a credit card. At checkout just choose the "If you do not currently have a PayPal account click here" option.
Comments About Volume Two
"We are totally impressed with the workout. We've purchased
several vocal technique programs in the past that we could never really grasp and use,
but Susan has developed such a great teaching style."
Britta & Brooke Dodgson
"I am totally
in love with these CDs - my drive to work in the morning is so cool
now."
Tony Morrow
"Your guidebook has been a constant companion - I've read it, re-read it, practiced and stuck with it more reliably than any other program I've ever tried. It's been a delight and a pleasure to work with, and I really can't thank you enough for putting it out there."
Neil Goldstein
"I've been using Susan's first workout regularly for some time now, and it really works better than anything else I've used. I'm glad to have a whole new batch of songs."
Darryl Purpose Tangible Music recording artist
"What a great selection of songs!"
Julie Zeitlin, Ash Street Music staff songwriter
"This is a very fun way to get my voice going--I feel completely warmed up by the ninth song."
Joyce Woodson, Radish Records recording artist
Click here for FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Which Version Is Right For
You?
Please read the following carefully as we can only make
exchanges for damaged goods. The following information applies for both Volumes One and Two.
The typical female singer will use the Alto/Bass
version, while the typical male singer will use the Baritone/Soprano
version. At the end of each section for either Volume One or Volume Two are audio samples. Listen to both audio samples of "Wade In The Water" from Volume One, try to sing along with them, and see which one is better for your range. Keep in mind that "Wade In The
Water" is the lowest song in the workout: the lowest notes should fall at
the bottom of your range or just below it. If not, try the other version.
The highest notes in "Wade In The Water" are a third lower than the
highest notes of either Volume One or Two of the workout. If they seem a bit high you can probably work
up to them, but if they feel much too high for you try the other version. You can also listen to other sound samples to get an idea of range. "Centerpiece" from Workout Volume One is one of the early easier songs. The three songs on the Workout Vol.Two Sampler are a bit rangier and reach almost as high as the highest notes sung in either Volume One or Two of the workout.
Female Singers
If you can sing along with any of these
singers, you are probably a soprano: Alison Krauss, Diana Ross, Kristen Chenoweth, Dolly Parton or the following singers when they hit their high
notes: Beyonce, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand. Use the Baritone/Soprano version.
If you can sing along with any of these
singers, you are probably an alto: Sheryl Crow, Alicia Keyes, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Nettles, Diana Krall,
Norah Jones, Billie Holiday, Taylor Swift, Linda Ronstadt, Shania Twain, Miley Cyrus.
Most women are altos. Use the Alto/Bass version.
If you can easily sing with all the above
singers use the Baritone/Soprano version to work your highest notes, or the
Alto/Bass version to work your low and middle range.
Male Singers
If you can sing along with any of these
singers, you are probably a tenor/baritone: The Beatles, OutKast, Tim McGraw, Tony Bennett
Sting, Elvis Costello. Use the Soprano/Baritone version. If you are a high
tenor like Justin Timberlake or Steve Perry, a high screamer like Axl Rose
or Robert Plant, or if you use a lot of your falsetto like Al Green or some
Prince songs (such as "Kiss"), use the Alto/Bass version.
If you can sing along with any of these
singers, you are probably a baritone: James Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Garth
Brooks, Matchbox Twenty, Elton John, Nat King Cole, Babyface, Eddie Vedder.
Most men are baritones. Use the Baritone/Soprano version.
If you can sing along with any of these
singers, you are probably a bass: Randy Travis, Josh Turner, Barry White, Crash Test
Dummies, Trace Adkins. Use the Alto/Bass version.
If you can easily sing with all the above male
singers use the Alto/Bass version to work your highest notes, or the
Baritone/Soprano version to work your middle range.
Click here for FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Ordering Information
Vocal Workout Vol. I Soprano/Baritone 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95 |
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Vocal Workout Vol. I Alto/Bass 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95 |
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Vocal Workout Vol. I Expanded Version 4 CDs & Guidebook $27.95 |
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Soprano/Baritone 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Alto/Bass 2 CDs & Guidebook $23.95
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Vocal Workout Vol. II Expanded Version 4 CDs & Guidebook $27.95
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Free shipping on all domestic orders of any vocal workout within the US!
- Click here for other ordering options
- To receive a sample of the guidebooks via email, write to Zanna Discs
- Please note: we use PayPal shopping carts but you do not need a PayPal account to securely order with a credit card. At checkout just choose the "If you do not currently have a PayPal account click here" option.
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