{"product_id":"9781442260900","title":"English and German Diction for Singers: A Comparative Approach","description":"Lyric diction is a portal to powerful and meaningful vocal performance because diction enables singers to communicate the vision of both the poet and the composer. The study of diction involves learning to perceive speech patterns in different languages, practicing their precise articulation, recognizing this in speech and singing, and developing an awareness of the refined movements of the articulators and their effects on singing tone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the second edition of English and German Diction for Singers, Amanda Johnston continues her comparative, modernized approach to lyric diction. This comprehensive resource offers a thorough analysis of the German and English languages and includes extensive oral drills, word lists, tables, charts, musical examples, and even tongue twisters. Unique to this publication is the illustration of the rhythmic timing and release of consonants within the International Phonetic Alphabet transcriptions in all musical examples. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is designed for both undergraduate and graduate courses in German and English lyric diction and is an invaluable resource for classical singers, vocal coaches, and voice teachers alike. \u003cbr\u003eImprovements to the second edition include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eAn online workbook that includes extensive written exercises suitable for classroom or independent use\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter-by-chapter video clips that demonstrate the concepts addressed in the text \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded chapters address the schwa, the treatment of monosyllabic incidental words, the use of R, and the correct formation of the elusive upsilon and extended epsilon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsideration of loan words and stressed vs. unstressed closed German vowels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated practice drills for mastering challenging and unfamiliar phonemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnlarged musical examples show the rhythmic timing and release of voiced and voiceless consonants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn expanded appendix on suggested repertoire for diction study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusion of specific diction choices suitable for musical theatre repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded discussion of healthy glottal onsets, including the concept of juncture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of the latest resources, namely Deutsche Rechtschreibung (2014) and Cambridge Pronouncing Dictionary, 18th edition (2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor all users, there is a WORKBOOK. Access the workbook here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ANSWER KEY is available for instructors. Contact textbooks@rowman.com for details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield Publishers, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140116693232,"sku":"9781442260900","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781442260900_p0.jpg?v=1769904904","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781442260900","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}