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Unlocking Meaning in Art Song: A Singer’s Guide to Practical Analysis Using Schubert Songs(National Association of Teachers of Singing Books)

Unlocking Meaning in Art Song: A Singer’s Guide to Practical Analysis Using Schubert Songs(National Association of Teachers of Singing Books)


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Unlocking Meaning in Art Song teaches singers how to analyze the musical and textual content in songs in order to discover hidden meanings and create more compelling performances. The book features twenty chapters that each focus on a Schubert lied: chapters highlight new analytical techniques and provide a guided analysis of a song. The early part of the book features songs most often performed by beginning voice students and introduces basic elements of song analysis, while the later chapters encompass more advanced repertoire and analyses. Even though the book focuses on Schubert lieder, the analytical techniques and skills learned in this book are applicable to all types of song repertoire, and singers will ultimately learn what to look for in a musical work when making interpretive decisions. This book will be useful for singers, voice teachers and students, collaborative pianists, and music theory instructors. Voice students can work through the guided analysis on their own, or teachers can assign chapters to students who can discuss their results in a vocal master class. Collaborative pianists can use the chapters to assist a singer’s understanding and expression, and emerging artists can find the hidden meanings in order to rise to the next level of interpretation. Additionally, faculty in theory, analysis, and composition can use the song guides in the classroom to provide examples of different analytical topics introduced in class.

Table of Contents:
TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE: INTRODUCTION AND BASIC SKILLS Introduction: How to use this book 1) How to Analyze the Text of Your Song What is the Poem About? Performing a Song with a Refrain Poetic Structure Poetic Meter Rhyme Scheme Word Sounds Themes of German Romanticism Chapter Summary 2) What to Look for in the Musical Setting: Structure, Melody, and Rhythm Mood The Piano Part Form Phrasing Melody Motive Mid-Chapter Summary Tempo Meter and Rhythm Meter Upbeat versus Downbeat Phrase Beginnings Rhythm Accents Texture Dynamics Chapter Summary 3) What to Look for in the Musical Setting: Tonal Structure, Linear Motion, and Harmony Tonal Structure (Cadence Levels) Cadence Mapping Tonal Withholding Choice of Key Linear Motion and Motivic Parallelism Pedal Points Harmony Roman Numeral Analysis Tonicization and Modulation Augmented and Neapolitan Sixth Chords Enharmonic Shift Sudden Shift to a New Key Third Relationships and Chromatic Mediants Oscillation and Circling Chapter Summary PART TWO: SIMPLER SONGS TO ANALYZE 4) Heidenröslein 5) An die Musik 6) Die Forelle 7) Gute Nacht PART THREE: SONGS OF MEDIUM DIFFICULTY TO ANALYZE 8) Der Neugierige 9) Der Tod und das Mädchen 10) An die Nachtigall 11) Ave Maria 12) Du liebst mich nicht 13) Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt 14) Du bist die Ruh 15) Frühlingstraum 16) Gretchen am Spinnrade PART FOUR: MORE COMPLEX SONGS TO ANALYZE 17) Erster Verlust 18) Meeres Stille 19) Die junge Nonne 20) Die Liebe hat gelogen 21) Ganymed 22) Dass sie hier gewesen 23) Erlkönig APPENDIX Template for song analysis (long and short versions) Bibliography Glossary

About the Author :
Beverly Stein is a professor of music history and analysis at California State University, Los Angeles. Stein has presented at the NATS Cal-Western Regional meetings and taught California State University Summer Arts program’s “The Romantic Lied in Germany.” She has been recognized for her engaging teaching style with an award by the General Education Honors Program.

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Unlocking Meaning in Art Song is a welcome addition to vocal repertoire resources. The text is well-organized and tailored to effective study ... It is highly recommended. Unlocking Meaning in Art Song is an invaluable guide that will lead singers, collaborative pianists, and teachers to a deeper understanding of the genius and beauty that is art song. Teachers will find that Stein’s text is easily adapted to young singers’ first foray into the discovery of art song, and it will also challenge university students in crafting research projects of their own. From basic elements of poetry to complex harmonic analysis, Stein takes us by the hand to experience ever-deeper levels of craftsmanship and artistry in art song. I’m thrilled to discover Beverly Stein’s book. I’.ve had teachers discuss things like this my entire career, and I’ve talked them over with my students for decades. But, for the first time, there is a ‘how to’ book with step-by-step instructions for thinking about harmony, alliteration, texture, and a hundred other things in crafting a compelling performance. The author uses familiar components of familiar songs to make her points with great success


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781538187869
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 798 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1538187868
  • Publisher Date: 03 Sep 2024
  • Height: 262 mm
  • No of Pages: 340
  • Series Title: National Association of Teachers of Singing Books
  • Sub Title: A Singer’s Guide to Practical Analysis Using Schubert Songs
  • Width: 184 mm


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