Italian, French, German, English Singing Voice Guide

Author: Chen Yanfang
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is a professional teaching material for professors of singing phonetics in Italian, French, German, and English. It partially explains the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its pronunciation methods, while the second, third, fourth, and fifth parts specifically discuss the practical issues of phonetics in singing for Italian, French, German, and English. The book summarizes the phonetic rules of these languages and provides in-depth analysis of common problems encountered by Chinese learners of singing, along with corresponding solutions. At the end of each language section, a selection of representative art songs and opera arias by renowned composers are chosen, all annotated with IPA for learners to practice pronunciation. Additionally, these works are provided with word-for-word translations to help professional vocalists save time and effort, as well as to facilitate better secondary creation. The Singing Phonetics Guide for Italian, French, German, and English stands out for its innovative approach in studying singing phonetics across four countries. It is the first formally published monograph in China dedicated to the study of foreign singing phonetics, opening up new avenues for vocalists to explore. The book has received positive social impact and significant market response, earning recognition and recommendations from renowned experts in the music industry and seasoned professionals in the vocal field.