Adams, David - A Handbook of Diction for Singers

Featuring updates, expansions, and a new chapter on phonetic symbols and unique sounds in Italian, German, and French, this third edition of the widely adopted A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory.

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgements
Preface
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Individual Sounds
Chapter 2 Italian Diction
Chapter 3 German Diction
Chapter 4 French Diction
Bibliography
Index of Sounds by Spelling
General Index