{"product_id":"the-science-of-vocal-pedagogy-theory-and-application","title":"The Science of Vocal Pedagogy: Theory and Application","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing upon the sciences of acoustics  linguistics  and physiology  D. Ralph Appelman advances a system of teaching voice based on the International Phonetic Alphabet. His premises are that vocal pedagogy requires an understanding of physiological and physical processes; that the singer and the voice teacher need pedagogical tools to link this scientific knowledge with the art of vocalization; that the word in the art song provides such a tool  for it conveys the primary meaning of the utterance; that the art song  therefore  demands intelligibility as well as beauty; and that if the art song is to attain the aesthetic level demanded by the music and the text  the singer must master a refined and orderly vocal system.  Liberally illustrated with photographs  x-rays  spectrograms  palatograms  charts  drill materials  and drawings  this text develops the total process of disciplined vocal utterance  progressing from the physiological aspects of phonation to the elements of aesthetic interpretation and the art of combining the two in song.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964017143861,"sku":"ByrdShop_0253203783","price":35.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780253203786.jpg?v=1770445505","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-science-of-vocal-pedagogy-theory-and-application","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}