American Diction for Singers

American Diction for Singers
Author: Geoffrey G. Forward,Elisabeth Howard
Publsiher: Alfred Music Publishing
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2001
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0739018760

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Geoffrey G. Forward, acting coach and leading expert in American diction, clearly illustrates for the singer how to gain control by eliminating vocal tension and poor diction and replacing it with clear pronunciation. Put the finishing touches on your singing not only with the excellent diction you will gain by using this text, but also through the concepts of phrasing, identifying key words and singing with emotion, which are brought to life in this book. This 270-page book is an essential addition to the library of every singer, voice teacher and vocal coach.

American Diction for Singers

American Diction for Singers
Author: Geoffrey G. Forward,Elisabeth Howard
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 297
Release: 1998
Genre: English language
ISBN: OCLC:40276082

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Singing American English Textbook for Diction for Singers

Singing American English  Textbook for Diction for Singers
Author: John Blizzard
Publsiher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2012
Genre: Choral singing
ISBN: 9781105959189

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English and German Diction for Singers

English and German Diction for Singers
Author: Amanda Johnston
Publsiher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781461658405

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Often underestimated, lyric diction is a portal to powerful performance. It is through lyric diction that singers are able to communicate the wishes and desires of the poet, as well as the composer. Amanda Johnston takes a modernized approach in English and German Diction for Singers, making German increasingly accessible through the recognition that English and German are related languages, and thus have many things in common with regard to lyric diction. This comprehensive resource includes a thorough analysis of the German and English languages, as well as lists, tables, charts, musical examples, and even tongue twisters. Designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses in German and English lyric diction, this book is an invaluable resource for classical singers, vocal coaches, and voice teachers alike.

Spanish Diction for Singers A Guide to the Pronunciation of Peninsular and American Spanish

Spanish Diction for Singers  A Guide to the Pronunciation of Peninsular and American Spanish
Author: Patricia Caicedo
Publsiher: Diction Tools for Singers
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0981720455

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Spanish Diction for Singers: A Guide to the Pronunciation of Peninsular and American Spanish is an introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the sounds of Spanish that help singers to achieve accurate interpretations in little time.

Singing and Communicating in English

Singing and Communicating in English
Author: Kathryn LaBouff
Publsiher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2007-12-21
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780195311389

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In Singing and Communicating in English, internationally renowned diction coach Kathryn LaBouff provides singers with an accessible guide to the principles of English diction they need to communicate the text successfully. In addition to standard American and British English, a variety of regional dialects and accents are covered in depth. A companion website features a full range of vowel/consonant drills, poems read aloud by the author and veteran theater and voiceover actor John Keating, as well as an instructor's answer key, and publishers' lists to help the singer locate a vast array of English language works for performance.

A Handbook of Diction for Singers

A Handbook of Diction for Singers
Author: David Adams
Publsiher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2008-01-28
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780198043669

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Now in its second edition, A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian, German, and French, the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory. Written for English-speaking singers and offering thorough, consistent explanations, it is an ideal tool for students and an invaluable reference for voice teachers, vocal coaches, and conductors. The book combines traditional approaches proven successful in the teaching of diction with important new material not readily available elsewhere, presenting 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. Presented in an attractively concise format, the book goes into greater detail than comparable texts, providing specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. Particular emphasis is placed 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. Featuring significantly expanded coverage of each of the three languages and illustrated with numerous examples, this second edition of A Handbook of Diction for Singers is an exceptional text for courses in diction and a valuable reference source for all vocalists.

English and German Diction for Singers

English and German Diction for Singers
Author: Amanda Johnston
Publsiher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2016-07-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781442260900

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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. Improvements to the second edition include: An online workbook that includes extensive written exercises suitable for classroom or independent use Chapter-by-chapter video clips that demonstrate the concepts addressed in the text Expanded chapters address the schwa, the treatment of monosyllabic incidental words, the use of R, and the correct formation of the elusive upsilon and extended epsilon Consideration of loan words and stressed vs. unstressed closed German vowels Integrated practice drills for mastering challenging and unfamiliar phonemes Enlarged musical examples show the rhythmic timing and release of voiced and voiceless consonants An expanded appendix on suggested repertoire for diction study Inclusion of specific diction choices suitable for musical theatre repertoire Expanded discussion of healthy glottal onsets, including the concept of juncture Use of the latest resources, namely Deutsche Rechtschreibung (2014) and Cambridge Pronouncing Dictionary, 18th edition (2011) For all users, there is a WORKBOOK. Access the workbook here. The ANSWER KEY is available for instructors. Contact [email protected] for details.