| Description |
v, 213 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-208) and index. |
| Contents |
The attack -- The breath -- Resonance -- Mouth position and articulation -- The registers -- Movement and agility -- Words in singing -- Interpretation -- Expression. |
| Summary |
"This work describes in accessible language the technical foundations of the Old Italian School of Singing. It enables the reader to grasp the teachings of the old masters theoretically and practically. For its research are used not only the old treatises from the 1700's onwards but also firsthand testimonies, biographies and recordings from historical singers"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Singing -- Instruction and study -- History.
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Singing -- Instruction and study. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
History.
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| ISBN |
9780786461530 (softcover) (alkaline paper) |
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0786461535 (softcover) (alkaline paper) |
| Standard No. |
40020528636 |
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