A Handbook of Diction for Singers
Italian, German, French
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Product details:
- Edition number 3
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 13 October 2022
- ISBN 9780197639511
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages344 pages
- Size 252x178x16 mm
- Weight 603 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 200 music examples 245
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Short description:
Featuring updates, expansions, and a new chapter on phonetic symbols and unique sounds in Italian, German, and French, this third edition of the widely adopted A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory.
MoreLong description:
Now in its third edition, A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian, German, and French. Combining traditional approaches in the teaching of diction with new material not readily available elsewhere, author David Adams presents the sounds of each language in logical order, along with essential information on matters such as diacritical marks, syllabification, word stress, and effective use of the variety of foreign-language dictionaries. A Handbook of Diction for Singers places particular emphasis on the characteristics of vowel length, the sequencing of sounds between words, as well as the differences between spoken and sung sounds in all three languages, all while taking care to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. This revised third edition offers significantly expanded coverage of each language as well as a new chapter that introduces readers to the specific sounds unique to those languages. The result is a concise yet thorough treatment of the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory, and an invaluable reference for vocalists and voice teachers.
It's hard to believe, but Mr. Adams has actually improved this comprehensive text for its third edition. Anything and everything one needs to understand and execute beautiful, authoritative diction can be found in this book....and in three languages! Get it!
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Individual Sounds
Chapter 2 Italian Diction
Chapter 3 German Diction
Chapter 4 French Diction
Bibliography
Index of Sounds by Spelling
General Index
