Cross-cultural analysis of vocal education: comparison of singing teaching methods in different cultures

Abstract

Currently, the problem of comparative analysis of approaches to vocal education in different cultures is extremely relevant. The purpose of this study was to compare the methods of teaching singing in Russia, Italy, Germany and Japan based on the study of historical sources and modern scientific literature on vocal art. The problem of studying national peculiarities of vocal art teaching methods in various cultures is highly topical, taking into account the global processes of integration and interpenetration of civilizational traditions. Undoubtedly, understanding the specifics of approaches to the formation of vocal technique in specific countries will allow us to better understand the nature of national singing schools and develop more effective teaching methods taking into account the individual characteristics of students. The materials for the study were scientific works on the methodology of vocal education by G.B. Stradalli, F. Lamperti, C. Manzoni, H. Lissauer, etc., as well as curricula of leading conservatories in the sample countries. It was revealed that despite certain differences in approaches, all the schools under consideration are based on the general principles of vocal technique formation: from working on breathing and resonance to improving artistic skills. However, there are also national peculiarities of the methods due to cultural traditions.