Harmony Singing: Vocal Book & CD

Name: Harmony Singing: Vocal Book & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-21898
Price: 20.99 USD
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By Susan Mazer

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If you've ever wondered how to create a vocal harmony part, this book is the perfect place to start. Susan Mazer teaches the basics of theory, how to listen to other parts as you sing, the easy way to make your own arrangements and more. You can try out what you learn with songs in traditional, folk, sacred, and popular styles, and explore the key composers, singers and groups who shaped the history of harmony singing.

The included CD lets you hear the various types of harmony and sing along with examples in the book.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 96

ISBN10: 0-7390-2811-1

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-2811-7

UPC: 038081203966

SKU: 00-21898

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About the Author: Susan Mazer

Susan Mazer brings practical classroom experience to vocal pedagogy, grounded in a deep understanding of how singers actually learn harmony. Her approach prioritizes listening skills and ear training alongside theoretical foundations, making abstract concepts tangible for students at any level.

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Why we love this

Mazer grounds harmony singing in real listening and practical application rather than abstract theory. The repertoire spans traditions (folk, sacred, popular) so singers encounter harmony in contexts they recognize, and the included CD transforms printed examples into something you can actually hear and sing against—which is how harmony sticks.

What to expect

Accessible and demystifying. Rather than treating harmony as a mysterious skill available only to trained musicians, Mazer shows you it's learnable through listening, imitation, and practice. The mix of song styles keeps the material fresh across 96 pages.

Who it's for

Solo singers preparing to add harmonies to their own performances, singers in informal ensembles or community choirs who want to understand harmony from the inside out, and anyone curious about how vocal arrangements actually work. This is equally valuable for singers who read music fluently and those still building that skill.

How to get the most out of it

Listen to the recorded examples multiple times before singing, focusing first on how the harmony part relates to the melody rather than learning it note-by-note.
Sing the melody alone first, even if you're learning the harmony part, so you understand what you're supporting.
Use the CD to practice blending; sing your part while the recording plays the other voices, then reverse roles to hear the full texture from different angles.
Work through the theoretical concepts in the early chapters before tackling the songs; the foundation makes the listening work much faster.

How to use it

Use this as a resource for singers preparing for community performances, recitals, or informal concerts where adding harmony enriches a single vocal line. It also works as independent study material for singers in your choir who want to develop arranging skills or improve their ear for part-singing.