Product Description

The first edition (copyright 1993) of Thomas' book Can You Sing a HIGH C Without Straining? is the earliest published book about singing containing a detailed explanation of how the vocal cords achieve high and low pitches. This is also the first book to show from a physiological standpoint why anyone with a healthy voice can extend the range of their voice. The book explains how chest voice, head voice, (resonance below and above the vocal cords) falsetto, and full voice (terms describing vocal intensity) relate and are affected by the action of the vocal cords. The book explains how to produce vibrato, breathe for singing, develop style and control the tone of your voice.

The 2007 4th edition of this book contains a significantly revised chapter on how to extend the range of your full voice and many other updates based on 15 more years of Thomas' experience training singers since publishing the first edition. Vocal coaches and singers worldwide now use Can You Sing a HIGH C Without Straining? as the reference standard for learning how to sing high notes without going into falsetto and without straining. There has never before been a book that explains so clearly how to extend the range of your voice. Most singers increase their range by several notes after the first week of practice.

Included with the 4th edition of the book are three audio CDs and 60-minute training videos on DVD for male and female singers jamm-packed with vocal examples and exercises. A second DVD (Never Get Another Cold Illustrated Book on DVD/236 pages plus video testimonials) explains how singers can avoid catching colds and the flu. A third DVD (Johnnie Truth and the Stolen Statue/90 pages) contains the inspirational true story of how Thomas Appell discovered the secret to singing high notes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #118270 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-15
• Format: Box set
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 136 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780963233974
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"Voice coach develops method enabling singers to hit high notes. Appeals to all sorts of singers." --Sun Post News, OC Register Newspaper

"I truly admire the time and talent you have devoted toward writing a book that provides motivation for others to live a healthy life." -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

I've read the book and I can't believe the difference it's made. Thomas, this is a milestone you've created." -- Jeffrey Black, starring in the role of Paul McCartney in the musical Beatlemania

Thank God that Thomas Appell has come up with a viable remedy for the common cold and flu. -- Dr. Lawrence W. Cooke, M.D., President of the Laguna Seniors Medical Group

Using the HIGH C vocal method I was able to safely and effectively extend the range of my voice by nine notes. -- Sonny Joseph, M.d., Ph.D.

Voice coach develops method enabling singers to hit high notes. Appeals to all sorts of singers. -- Sun Post News, OC Register Newspaper

Review
"Using the HIGH C vocal method I was able to safely and effectively extend the range of my voice by nine notes."

Review
"I've read the book and I can't believe the difference it's made. Thomas, this is a milestone you've created."

Customer Reviews

Great Theory, But short on Exercises
3.5 probably more appropriate. I very much enjoyed, the book/package "Can you Sing a High C Without Straining." My bias is being more of a "do it yourself" type of person and get assistance to fill the gaps. I do pop/musical theatre/gospel singing and have done so for sometime. So primarily what I was looking for as a consumer was exercises and instruction that I could work to better my voice.
Though I like the effectiveness of the exercises and instruction other things get in the way of giving this package a 5. Mainly being "skimpy" on the exercises. An example of easy to follow, though not flawless by any means with adequate exercises is
The Complete Vocal Workout: A Step-by Step Guide to Tough Vocals by Roger Kain. So I ended up doing the exercises from this book using a mixture of technique from both(Kain & Appell). Sometimes I also just do the 4 exercises (not including vibrato exercises) given over and over for an hour. It does work, but it would be easier if the compilation was done for you.

Little detailed account
The good:
1.The actual item being reviewed, the book and the CD(exercises/examples) were very informative. A lot of information regarding how to approach singing.
2.How to make a smooth transition regarding your break, or making one less pronounced. The exercises (crescendo/decrescendo (great))are good and watching others perform the exercises are good also.
3.Also detailed account of the tricks of singing and how the vocal cords look and operate are top rate. Would be hard pressed to find anything remotely as thorough.

The not-so good:
1.A plug to take vocal lessons (it feels like on every other page). This is good to know, but if you are testing the methods on your own to see the validity of whether to take lessons it doesn't sit well.
2.The Layout of the book could be a little more reader friendly (more of a design thing)
3.You are asked to do an 1 hrs worth of exercises minimum 6 days a week, but are not given anywhere close to that in terms of exercises. Big disappointment. This is probably the most frustrating, even a solid 20 minutes of exercises not including the instruction and vibrato would have been very helpful.
4.Though the added books were great information, without getting what you are actually looking for it doesn't actually added value to the package. It becomes more of a nuisance, because what you really want is instruction.

Good package, but good be better. If a 5th edition is done, taking care of these things(along with separating instruction from exercises in the tracks) will make it a better product.

Went From Operatic Baritone to Operatic Tenor at the Age of 70
I've sung professionally for the the last 40 years. I've performed opera, broadway musicals and pop. I've had the vocal leads in five original operas. Until I found out about Can You Sing a HIGH 'C' Without Straining? and Thomas Appell's vocal technique, I could not sing comfortably above an E above middle C. At 70 years old I purchased the book and began training with Thomas. I can now sing effortlessly to D above tenor high C with beautiful tone and quality. I was about ready to stop signing, but now my voice sounds better than at any time in my career. This technique has been the breakthrough I have been searching for my whole life.

An Amazing book by an Amazing Vocal Instructor!
Thomas Appel's book "Can you sing a High C Without Straining" is not only helpful, but life changing. I began singing when I was 10 years old, taking private voice lessons and training in Musical Theater and Classical styles. I never realized the actual power of my full voice range until 12 years later when I decided to take lessons and read Thomas's book. In just 2 lessons I could feel and hear my voice changing and reaching higher notes in full voice. I always thought full voice singing could hurt or damage my voice but before I knew it I was singing a high C with no discomfort at all! Thomas's book provides visual descriptions and examples that make it easy for you to understand and complete the exercises correctly. My voice has grown so much in just 3 months and so has my confidence!