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. Parts two, three, four, and five specifically discuss the practical issues of singing phonetics in Italian, French, German, and English, summarize the phonetic rules of these languages, and provide in-depth analysis of common problems encountered by Chinese learners of singing and corresponding solutions. At the end of each language section, a selected number of representative art songs and opera arias by renowned composers are included, all annotated with IPA for learners to practice pronunciation. Additionally, these works are accompanied by word-for-word translations to help professional vocalists save time and effort and to facilitate better secondary creation. The "Singing Phonetics Guide to 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 research this field. 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.