"Vocal pedagogy is the study of the art and science of voice instruction."
The study of specific techniques for playing various musical instruments or singing.
Tempo: Refers to the speed at which a piece of music is played.
Dynamics: Refers to the loudness or softness of the music.
Articulation: Refers to how the notes are played and the timing of the notes.
Phrasing: Refers to how the notes are grouped together to form musical phrases.
Breath Control: Refers to the control of breathing while playing wind instruments.
Finger Technique: Refers to the dexterity of the fingers while playing string or keyboard instruments.
Posture: Refers to the proper positioning of performers while playing, singing or conducting.
Memorization: Refers to the ability to memorize an entire piece or section of music without the use of sheet music or other aids.
Sight-Reading: Refers to the ability to read and play a piece of music on first sight.
Interpretation: Refers to the performer's personal emotions and artistic choices while playing a piece of music.
Stage Presence: Refers to the performer's behavior, appearance, and overall demeanor while on stage.
Collaboration: Refers to the ability to work together with other performers in a group or ensemble setting.
Rehearsal Techniques: Refers to the practice methods and strategies used to prepare for a performance.
Performance Anxiety: Refers to the nervousness or stage fright that performers experience before or during a performance.
Musical Genres: Refers to the various styles of music, such as classical, jazz, rock, or pop music, and the specific performance techniques needed for each genre.
Vibrato: The slight variation in pitch that gives the music a subtle variation in tone.
Glissando: A musical technique where the performer slides their finger or bow along the string, creating a smooth, sliding effect.
Staccato: Short, sharp notes that are separated by brief pauses, meant to add emphasis to music.
Legato: A technique that connects notes together smoothly to create a flowing sound.
Tremolo: Rapidly repeating the same note or a series of notes, creating a trembling effect.
Pizzicato: Plucking of the strings on instruments such as the violin, cello, or guitar.
Portamento: Sliding between two notes while retaining pitch, characterized by a smooth gliding from one pitch to another.
Rubato: A musical technique that involves variations in tempo, slowing down or speeding up the music, as per the performer’s interpretation.
Harmonics: A technique used to produce a higher pitched sound by lightly touching the string; a favorite of classical guitarists and cellists.
Crescendo: The gradual increase of volume in music over time.
Decrescendo: The gradual reduction of volume in music over time.
Tonality: The relative distribution of pitches in music; it is the organization of the music's main melodic and harmonic elements.
"It is used in the teaching of singing and assists in defining what singing is, how singing works, and how proper singing technique is accomplished."
"Vocal pedagogy covers a broad range of aspects of singing, ranging from the physiological process of vocal production to the artistic aspects of interpretation of songs from different genres or historical eras."
"Human anatomy and physiology as it relates to the physical process of singing."
"Breathing and air support for singing."
"Posture for singing."
"Phonation."
"Vocal resonation or voice projection."
"Diction, vowels, and articulation."
"Vocal registration."
"Sostenuto and legato for singing."
"Other singing elements, such as range extension, tone quality, vibrato, coloratura."
"Vocal health and voice disorders related to singing."
"Vocal styles, such as learning to sing opera, belt, or art song."
"Phonetics."
"Voice classification."
"Not all voice teachers have the same opinions within every topic of study which causes variations in pedagogical approaches and vocal technique."