(Music Sales America). The Absolute Beginners approach has been designed to make learning to sing easier than ever before Suitable for both male and female beginners, this step-by-step guide takes you through the basics, from how to stand and breathe correctly, to singing your first song. In one great book you'll find: a look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures and photos to illustrate every step of learning; practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about posture, breathing, and performing; daily exercises that promote breath control, good tone, resonance and, most importantly, safe singing; an easy explanation on how to read basic music notation; CD audio tracks to let you hear how things should sound; full-length accompaniment tracks to sing along with; PLUS online audio tracks that you can TRANSPOSE allowing you to sing the songs in the key that suits your voice