Modern Singing Methods (1885) - Expanded Edition: Bel Canto Masters Study Series - Softcover

Botume, J. Frank; Botume, John Franklin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1477534962 ISBN 13: 9781477534960

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

J.F. Botume was perhaps the first published vocal pedagogue to bridge the substantial gap between the “old Italian” and “modern” schools of voice training. Examining the strengths and weaknesses of the various modern “methods” of singing, Botume shows how scientifically-backed understanding and techniques can be integrated with the traditional bel canto method to prepare professional singers for today’s unique vocal challenges. In this groundbreaking work, Botume also reveals the core principles upon which the “old Italian school” method rested and how their reintroduction today could revitalize modern singing.

“Probably the best summary of the old Italian method offered by any modern teacher is contained in a little booklet by J. Frank Botume, entitled Modern Singing Methods. […] This sums up beautifully the external aspects of the old Italian method, and of modern methods as well.” David Taylor, Psychology of Singing

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1477534962
• ISBN 13: 9781477534960
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 38
• Editor: Blankenbehler Gregory T.