Liberal Arts Faculty Books
English and German Diction for Singers: A Comparative Approach (2nd ed.)
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Description
Lyric diction is a portal to powerful and meaningful vocal performance because diction enables singers to communicate the vision of both the poet and the composer. The study of diction involves learning to perceive speech patterns in different languages, practicing their precise articulation, recognizing this in speech and singing, and developing an awareness of the refined movements of the articulators and their effects on singing tone. In the second edition of English and German Diction for Singers, Amanda Johnston continues her comparative, modernized approach to lyric diction. This comprehensive resource offers a thorough analysis of the German and English languages and includes extensive oral drills, word lists, tables, charts, musical examples, and even tongue twisters. Unique to this publication is the illustration of the rhythmic timing and release of consonants within the International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions in all musical examples. This book is designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses in German and English lyric diction and is an invaluable resource for classical singers, vocal coaches, and voice teachers alike.
ISBN
9781442260887
Publication Date
2016
Relational Format
book
Department
Music
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Disciplines
Music Performance
Recommended Citation
Johnston, Amanda, "English and German Diction for Singers: A Comparative Approach (2nd ed.)" (2016). Liberal Arts Faculty Books. 55.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/libarts_book/55