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Knowing how to connect language with breath and voice is a golden key to hang on the chain of the actor's craft!

Linklater’s groundbreaking original Freeing the Natural Voice sold more than 100,000 copies. Now, revised and greatly expanded this edition has been eagerly adopted by Linklater students, selling 30,000 copies to date. Emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination in developing the art of the voice, this book incorporates exercises developed over the past three decades that have stood the test of repetition, reliably producing results when practiced conscientiously and with understanding.

The logical progression of exercises is designed for professional actors, student actors, teachers of acting, teachers of voice and speech and anyone interested in vocal expression.

The emphasis of the work is on the removal of the physical and psychological blocks that inhibit the human vocal instrument and its objective is a voice in direct contact with emotional impulse, shaped by the intellect but not restricted by it.

This book presents a lucid and multi-leveled account of the human voice in the context of performance - expressive theatrical performance and the performance of everyday communication.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I9PNIW0
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Drama Publishers/Quite Specific Media (February 5, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 5, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4899 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 393 pages
Reviewer: Erohs1
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This book changed my life.
Review: Kristin Linklater is a genius. I have been taking a Linklater class in college, and it has forever changed my life for the better. This book is not therapy by any means but the work is therapeutic and helped me realize so many chronic tensions I had been holding. Get this book, commit to the program and work days. I promise that I am not over exaggerating, but believe me when I say this is the best book I have ever read. Even though Linklater (these days) says that she thinks the book needs revisions, this edition is almost perfect. It has dramatically improved my singing, acting, speaking, and wellbeing. This book is everything, especially to those like myself in the entertainment industry. Anyone who can speak needs to get their hands on a copy of this.

Reviewer: Jorzen Chipz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing book to learn voice, definently for singers too
Review: Amazing book, you must have a quiet and area you can be loud in to express yourself and learn your voice to its maximum potential. The author did good with this book may she rest in piece💜

Reviewer: MSS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This book rarely leaves my side
Review: On Thursday, June 4, 2020 YouTube suggested a video to me. At first I dismissed it. I then watch 90 seconds in complete awe. I watched everything I could get my hands on with immediacy. On Friday, June 5, 2020 I was floating. I would not shut up about the things i learned. On Saturday, June 6, 2020 I was in line at Whole Foods and was reminded that I needed to order this book. I then learned that on Friday, June 5, 2020, Kristen Linklater passed away.I was devastated.You see, as a voice teacher, I usually start of by telling new students that I am, (proudly) weird. I teach in a very unconventional way. Kristen Linklater and Freeing the Natural Voice changed everything for me. I found my hero...I found a tribe.As a singer, I have confidence in my work and my art. As a teacher, I approach my studio time with confidence and a point of view that I will never again question.I still get overwhelmed by the fact that I am not going to meet my hero. The crazy part is that I spent a couple of weeks in Scotland in the summer of 2018. i have never been somewhere that I felt was my forever home. There was a magnetic draw...now I know where. I was so close to my hero and didn't even know it.I love knowing that this book has had an impact on others as it has on me. I also love the fact that there are people who didn't connect with it. It's like a personal philosophy i hold very dear in my studio...I am not the teacher for everyone...and I SHOULDN'T be. Kristen and this book were revealed to me because it was time for me to read it. I am forever grateful!

Reviewer: Kim Danielle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: LOVE IT
Review: I haven’t finished the book but it was exactly what I was looking for.“To free the voice is to free the person.” A quote that is found in the back. It’s a book that helps cultivate one’s voice through bodily awareness and she gives exercises. I’m loving it so far and it was incredibly informational from the get go. At the very least, it helps me remember to be aware of my body and to relax.

Reviewer: Jessica S.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It is far superior to the first edition
Review: This book was required reading for my Linklater voice class. It is far superior to the first edition, and well worth shelling out for the second.

Reviewer: brooklyn/last exit
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Highly Recommended
Review: As a theatre director, I have read a lot of books about other directors and stagecraft, and far fewer about the intimate work of the actor. I never got around to making a close study of voice until now, and FTNV has been a wonderful revelation for me.Not only is Linklater's work imagistically strong and physically clear, but the thoughtful and careful way she approaches "release" seems a metaphor that extends well beyond the borders of the voice. It has inspired me in all facets of my artistic work. Wonderful, insightful, highly recommended.

Reviewer: Nancy Arnstein
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I love this book, tons of info on everything you need to know
Review: This book has images and tons and tons of pages of everything about voice work!! Great book if you are serious about improving your vocal skills, especially for actors. Also, great book if you love to read and are willing to put time into improving your voice.

Reviewer: Matthew
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Life changing
Review: Buy it. Life changing

Reviewer: Blue Et
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: It came without any damage, in two days. I love this book, If you need to find a way fo conecct with your voice and body, just go for it!

Reviewer: Cliente Kindle
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Livro fantástico.

Reviewer: JenG
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: If you did the training sessions, you'll be in known territories. The only annoying thing that puts me off is the way exercices and workouts are laid out. It's text only, with no headers, etc. which make them very hard to use as it. You'll have to rewrite your own stuff. Pictures and/or a more visual way to present them would be a huge improvement.

Reviewer: Dolly Charming
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I have the 1976 edition. I liked the concept. I tried but I found it difficult to follow the book as I was working on my own. But this new updated version is much better. I've only got my copy late this afternoon. I think it's fantastic. I think I'll be able to do the exercises on my own. They are explained in greater detail which is just what you need. Linklater often talks about minute, very subtle sensations that occur in the body and that you should be feeling when you're doing the exercises. I think it's easier to feel something, however small, when your awareness has been raised to this level. In this edition, she has made everything much clearer and she guides you on how to use this book. I feel like she is holding my hand and guiding me in this work. The layout of the book is great. It's interspersed with big, bold headings and awesome illustrations. If you're interested in freeing your natural voice, you can buy this book from Amazon. Their prices are good. Their service, particularly their after sale service, is amazing. Abigail.

Reviewer: Esmorzaret
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Muy práctica la app de kindle para ipad y estupendo poder leer el libro desde el minuto uno de la compra