Title
The Melofonetica Method: A complete guide to clear and expressive Italian diction for singers - Paperback
by Matteo Dalle Fratte (Author), Mark Elder (Foreword by)
The Melofonetica Method is a transformative approach to Italian diction in opera and classical music. Based on the phonetics of sung Italian, the method pinpoints how singers can achieve clear, resonant and idiomatic singing in a performance space. The product of over a decade of research and coaching, the Melofonetica Method helps singers of all levels and language backgrounds to:
- Rapidly achieve clearer, more expressive, more idiomatic Italian diction
- Enhance vocal quality and breath support
- Recognise the intrinsic rhythms of Italian style
- Strengthen musical and dramatic interpretation
- Feel more self-assured performing Italian repertoire
This book provides a structured approach to teaching and learning Italian lyric diction and will be an invaluable resource for singers, coaches, accompanists, conductors and directors. It includes: 180+ notation examples, 120 vocalising exercises, 4 transcribed arias, access to 340+ audio recordings and fascinating insight into the evolution of Italian as a language built to be sung.
by Matteo Dalle Fratte (Author), Mark Elder (Foreword by)
The Melofonetica Method is a transformative approach to Italian diction in opera and classical music. Based on the phonetics of sung Italian, the method pinpoints how singers can achieve clear, resonant and idiomatic singing in a performance space. The product of over a decade of research and coaching, the Melofonetica Method helps singers of all levels and language backgrounds to:
- Rapidly achieve clearer, more expressive, more idiomatic Italian diction
- Enhance vocal quality and breath support
- Recognise the intrinsic rhythms of Italian style
- Strengthen musical and dramatic interpretation
- Feel more self-assured performing Italian repertoire
This book provides a structured approach to teaching and learning Italian lyric diction and will be an invaluable resource for singers, coaches, accompanists, conductors and directors. It includes: 180+ notation examples, 120 vocalising exercises, 4 transcribed arias, access to 340+ audio recordings and fascinating insight into the evolution of Italian as a language built to be sung.
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