Scientific vocal training

Author: Zhen Lifu
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the field of vocal science due to its professional standards and profound intellectual depth, with its influence extending to the humanities. It can be said that the author has truly elevated a humanities discipline to a scientific level. The manuscript is a transcript of the author's lectures at Peking University. The content is systematic, comprehensive, progressing from simple to complex, and is both accessible and profound, embodying the author's entire research achievements in the field of vocal science. The author treats vocalization as an independent 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 book elaborates on systematic artistic principles and aesthetic principles, revealing the essence of art and the roots of human aesthetics. Particularly noteworthy is the author's profound critique of traditional vocal science theories and teaching methods, highlighting many substantive issues within them. During the compilation of the book, the author placed great emphasis on the logical coherence of the content and its overall systematicity. Therefore, the author advises readers: When reading this book, patience is essential, and it must be approached in a progressive manner from beginning to end to achieve a complete understanding of vocal science knowledge, thereby undergoing a comprehensive and systematic vocal training.