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Vocal Selections Vocal Line With Piano Accompaniment: A Guide for Singers and Musicians

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A Young Woman Sitting At A Piano, Singing From A Vocal Selection Book. The Phantom Of The Opera Songbook: Vocal Selections (Vocal Line With Piano Accompaniment)

Vocal selections are a type of music publication that features the vocal line of a song, or a selection of songs, from an opera, musical, or other vocal work, with a piano accompaniment. They are often used by singers to learn and rehearse their parts, or by accompanists to prepare for performances. Vocal selections can also be enjoyed by music lovers who want to follow along with the vocal line of a piece of music, or who simply want to hear a selection of songs from a larger work.

The Phantom of the Opera Songbook: Vocal Selections (Vocal Line with Piano Accompaniment)

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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What to Look for in a Vocal Selection

When choosing a vocal selection, there are a few things to keep in mind:

The range of the vocal line. Make sure that the vocal line is within your vocal range, or that it can be transposed to a key that is comfortable for you.
The difficulty of the vocal line. Choose a vocal selection that is appropriate for your level of singing skill. If the vocal line is too difficult, you may not be able to sing it accurately or with good vocal technique.
The quality of the piano accompaniment. The piano accompaniment should be well-written and supportive of the vocal line. It should not be so difficult that it distracts from the singing, but it should also be interesting enough to keep the accompanist engaged.
The format of the vocal selection. Vocal selections can be published in a variety of formats, including spiral-bound books, loose-leaf sheets, and digital downloads. Choose a format that is convenient for you and that will allow you to easily access the music.

How to Use a Vocal Selection

Once you have chosen a vocal selection, you can use it to learn and rehearse your part. Here are a few tips:

Start by listening to the vocal selection. This will help you to get a sense of the overall sound of the piece and the relationship between the vocal line and the piano accompaniment.
Sing along with the vocal selection. This will help you to learn the melody and the rhythm of the vocal line.
Practice singing the vocal selection with the piano accompaniment. This will help you to develop your vocal technique and to learn how to interpret the music.
Perform the vocal selection with an accompanist. This is the best way to experience the full effect of the music and to share it with others.

Vocal selections are a valuable tool for singers and musicians. They can be used to learn and rehearse vocal parts, to prepare for performances, and to simply enjoy music. By following these tips, you can choose and use vocal selections to enhance your musical skills and enjoyment.

Additional Resources

Vocal Selections: Vocal Line with Piano Accompaniment by Hal Leonard Corporation
Vocal Selections from Broadway Musicals by G. Schirmer, Inc.
Vocal Selections: Vocal Line with Piano Accompaniment from J.W. Pepper

The Phantom of the Opera Songbook: Vocal Selections (Vocal Line with Piano Accompaniment)

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

4.8 out of 5