Singer's Italian: A Manual of Diction and Phonetics
by Evelina Colorni
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Author: Evelina ColorniEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1995-07-01
ISBN: 002870620X
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Schirmer
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Book Review: A fine guide to lyric diction
Summary: 5 Stars
Of course, you need to study the IPA a little to understand some of the terminology that is used in this book, but it is well worth it in the long run. I get frustrated with people that say they don't need to worry about IPA transcriptions; they just know how to pronounce it... Well, that attitude will allow a certain amount of success as Italian is a relatively easy language to pronounce for Anglophones, but if it is your desire at all to be a singer - a good singer - buy this book. It instructs very well, gives perfectly relevant practices, and was a joy to study. The vowel chart is a little outdated; there have certainly been advances in phonetics since it was written, but they work. The other lyric diction books from this same series are also of equal level.
Summary of Singer's Italian: A Manual of Diction and Phonetics
This book is meant primarily for singers, but may also interest voice teachers, coaches, accompanists, conductors, composers and editors. It deals with Italian phonetics as used in lyric diction and considers the changes that occur between the manner in which a language isspoken and the way it is sung. These changes are due to the inherent differences between speech and song. Since it is written for the singer whose native language is English and who wishes to sing Italian, it is based on a constant comparison between Italian and English.This book guides the singer, by means of discussion and drill, to acquiring an efficient and effective Italian diction.
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