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Harper, Portia, Comparative study of the bel canto
teaching styles and their effects on vocal agility. Master
of Arts (Music), August, 1996, 122 pp., 13 examples,
bibliography, 86 titles.
This thesis examines the historical significance of the
vocal methods employed from the middle of the seventeenth
century to the beginning of the nineteenth century in what
became known as the bel canto era. It provides further
exploration into the pedagogical procedures of the bel canto
technique through a study of the premier instructors and
singers from this period. The resurgence of interest in
this tradition is addressed along with its impact on current
vocal pedagogy. The vital role that vocal agility played as
one of its most distinguishing traits is the primary factor
under investigation. A discussion of the bel canto teaching
styles in relation to their approach to agility is a major
point of inquiry. By maintaining a link between present
artists and pedagogues and the old Italian school, it helps
the singer understand the historical implications of vocal
agility as an integral part of healthy vocal development.
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Harper, Portia. Comparative Study of the Bel Canto Teaching Styles and their Effects on Vocal Agility, thesis, August 1996; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278170/m1/3/: accessed April 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .