Scientific Vocal Training (Second Edition)

Author: Zhen Lifu
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a collection of lectures delivered by the author at Peking University. Its content is systematic, comprehensive, and progresses from simple to complex, being both accessible and profound, encapsulating the author's entire research achievements in the field of vocal science. The author treats vocalization as a unique discipline, conducting systematic and in-depth research on the intrinsic scientific mechanisms, origins of expressiveness, and impact of human vocal expressions, including singing, recitation, broadcasting, program hosting, public speaking, voice-over, narration, and everyday speech. At the same time, from the perspective of vocal science, the author elaborates on systematic artistic and aesthetic principles, revealing the essence of art and the roots of human aesthetics. Particularly, with "expression" as its (purpose), and the "operationality" of vocal training methods as its foundation, the author provides a profound critique of traditional vocal science theories and teaching methods, highlighting many substantive issues within them. When compiling the book, the author strongly emphasized the logical coherence of the content and its overall systematicity. Therefore, the author advises readers: When reading this book, it is essential to be patient and proceed systematically from beginning to end to achieve a comprehensive understanding of vocal science knowledge, thereby undergoing a complete and systematic vocal training.