Singing and communicating in English : a singer's guide to English diction / Kathryn LaBouff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

LaBouff, Kathryn.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Singing--Diction.

Singing.

English language--Phonetics.

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 p. ) ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Diction coach Kathyrn LaBouff provides singers with an accessible guide to the principles of English diction they need to communicate the text successfully. Her thorough technique clarifies the physiology of speech, emphasizes the studied practice of careful and articulate pronunciation and focuses on English cadence.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Foreword

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Diction

Diction: What Is It?

Why Do Native English Speakers Need English Diction Study?

What Is the Ultimate Goal of English Lyric Diction Study?

Why Is This Goal Often Not Realized?

Expectations of the English-Speaking Audience

What Is Neutral English?

References for English Pronunciation

Approach to English Diction Study

Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet

How to Use This Book

The International Phonetic Alphabet for American English

Exercises

CHAPTER 2 Communicating the Thought

Communication through Appropriate Stress

Syllabic Stress within Words

Stress/Sense within the English Phrase

The Hierarchy of Stress

Stress versus Interpretation

The Division of Syllables

CHAPTER 3 Introduction to Vowels

Preparation for Vowel Production

The Vowel Chart

Eliminating Glottal Attacks

Exercise Drills for Glottal Attack Elimination

Easy Onset Exercises

CHAPTER 4 The Fronting Vowels

[i] Production

[I] Production

[&amp

#949

] Production

[æ] Production

Review of Front Vowels

[a] Production

CHAPTER 5 The Backing Vowels

[u]/[ju] Production

[u] Production

#959

[c] Production

CHAPTER 6 The Mixed Vowels

[(Omited)] Production

|Omited] Production

CHAPTER 7 Diphthongs

[aI] Production

Drill

[eI] Production

The R-Colored Diphthongs

Triphthongs

CHAPTER 8 The Three Semi-Vowel Glides.

Vowels or Consonants?

[w] Production

[j] Production

Drill for Alleviating Trilled R's

CHAPTER 9 Introduction to Consonants

The English Consonants

CHAPTER 10 The Plosives

[b]/[p] Production

[d]/[t] Production

Practice Drill

[g]/[k] Production

Implosions

[d3][tOmited] Production

Save Breath for Shadow Vowels

CHAPTER 11 The Fricatives

Merges: The Legato Builder

[v]/[f] Production

[z]/[s] Production

Drills for Overcoming Lisping S and Z

Expressive Doublings of the Fricatives

[3]/[(Omited)] Production

[(Omited)]/ [&amp

#952

[h]/[(Omited)] Production

CHAPTER 12 The Nasal Consonants Plus the Lyrical L

[m] Production

[n] Production

Sing through and Resonate the Nasal Consonants

CHAPTER 13 The Owner's Manual: Connecting the Dots

The Legato Connection: Connect It Up!

Implosions and Merges

Expressive Doublings: Get It Off the Printed Page!

Pulsing the Phrase

CHAPTER 14 Singing in the British Dialect: "The Rain in Spain

International Phonetic Alphabet for British Received Pronunciation

IPA Drill

British Received versus American Standard

Rules for British Received Pronunciation

[(Omited)] versus [(Omited)]

The Reduced R Colourings

Shall We D-ah-nce?

Usage of the "Liquid U" in Historic versus Modern RP

Unstressed Words and Syllables

Stress Patterns

Trilled and Flipped R's

Exercise.

Articulating the Letter T in RP

CHAPTER 15 The Mid-Atlantic Dialect

The Default Dialect

[a]

The Mid-Atlantic Dialect Overview

Repertoire Suggestions for Mid-Atlantic Pronunciation

Rules for Mid-Atlantic Pronunciation

Exercise Drills

Afterword: The Finesse Factor

A Final Cautionary Note

A Word about Interdependence

Strive for the Third Dimension

APPENDIX 1 The International Phonetic Alphabet for English

APPENDIX 2 Three-Dialect Overview

APPENDIX 3 Regional Dialects Found in Vocal Repertoire

Glossary

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Music Publishers Guide

Selected Bibliography and Resources

Index of Song Texts

Y

General Index

J

Q

Z.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-314) and index.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

1-281-16369-4

9786611163693

0-19-804253-1

1-4356-3883-2

OCLC:

437094873