Types of singing methods

Do you know what types of singing methods there are? Many people listen to music when they have free time, and the songs seem to be the same. But for professionals, each song singing method has its own characteristics and is different, and the way of artistic expression is different. Let’s take a look at the types of singing methods. Types of song singing methods 1

1. Bel canto singing method

Bel canto singing method uses scientific vocal techniques to produce beautiful and beautiful sounds with rich singing colors and express true feelings. emotion. Compared with the national singing style, the voice is also "mellow and backward", with rich vocals, wide range and powerful volume. Bel Canto requires uniform timbre, harmonious singing, unified vocal area, and coherent voice. In singing, accurate pronunciation and clear enunciation are required. In terms of performance form, there is a clear and detailed division of voices.

The voice part of Bel Canto is divided into two parts, the male voice and the female voice. The male voice is divided into tenor, baritone, and bass; the female voice is also divided into soprano, mezzo-soprano, and alto.

2. National Singing Method

The sound of national singing method needs to be smooth and free. "Smooth" means that the breath and sound can run smoothly in the vocal cavity, so that it can Obtain the harmonious singing of five tunes; "Ziru" aims at the natural coherence of singing words and tunes. At the same time, smooth and free effects must be supported by good breath. Therefore, the national singing method attaches great importance to the coordinated use of the three elements of singing "qi, voice and words", and especially puts forward the requirement of "correct words and round tunes" for singing sounds and language. "Zhengzheng" aims to sing accurately and clearly, and "qiangyuan" aims to have a full and rounded tone. At the same time, the national singing method has accumulated rich singing language theories and techniques in the practice of this artistic standard.

National singing has distinctive national and regional characteristics in terms of singing style. Compared with bel canto singing, the national singing method is "bright and forward" in the way of using the voice, that is, the vocal sounds above the oral cavity are mainly used. Therefore, the voice is high-pitched and bright as the main color.

3. Popular singing

The origin of popular singing: Popular singing is a singing form of popular music. It is a singing form that appeared in the United States in the 19th century and is suitable for the interests of urban citizens. . Due to its concise form, outstanding self-entertainment and wide audience, popular singing has spread rapidly around the world. Popular singing was introduced to our country after the 1980s. As an integral part of global popular culture, it has been generally welcomed by the Chinese people, especially by young people.

The reason why popular singing has spread rapidly around the world is that it has artistic characteristics such as popularity and self-entertainment. His singing method, singing style, vocal range, voice color, etc. are not limited, and his singing language is close to Dao Bai's language. His singing voice choices are varied, and he can use soft voices, breathy voices, shouts, hoarse voices, etc. His singing form focuses on lighting, sound, physical performance, communication and interaction, etc. It is a unique performance form based on popular singing.

4. Chinese Drama and Folk Singing

In traditional Chinese opera, especially the major operas with higher singing standards such as Peking Opera, Henan Opera, Hebei Bangzi, etc., all have their own set of sounds. and training methods. Equivalent to "Bel Canto", high throat sounds are more commonly used in traditional Chinese operas. As the high pitch increases, the position of the larynx moves upward and the vocal tract becomes shorter, so the vibration frequency of the vagina increases, which helps improve the quality of Chinese characters. Articulation of vowels. Therefore, opera lyrics often sound clearer and brighter than some Western bel canto singing methods that have not been mastered well. Singing and reciting are also easy to connect and the timbre is consistent.

The tone of the colorful faces in Peking Opera is rich and powerful, which is related to the expansion of the pharynx and the relatively low and backward position of the tongue. In this way, the cross-sectional area of ??the pharyngeal cavity and vocal tract is expanded, causing the vaginal vibration to move in the low-frequency direction. Xiaosheng's voice is crisp and bright because the pharynx is retracted, the larynx is raised, and the tongue is moved forward, thereby narrowing the pharyngeal cavity. Types of song singing methods 2

1. Singing in unison

Singing in unison refers to a singing group where everyone sings the same melody, which is a single-part group singing. For example, "March of the Broadsword", "The Sky in the Liberated Area", "Return from Target Shooting", etc. are suitable for singing in unison.

2. Solo singing

The form of singing by one person is called solo singing. Due to different genders and individual conditions and timbres, solo singing can be divided into soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass. Its timbre characteristics are: the soprano is gorgeous and dexterous, the mezzo-soprano is gentle and mellow, the alto is plump and generous, the tenor is high-pitched and bright, the baritone is rich and solemn, and the bass is deep and solemn.

They also have different vocal ranges. Sopranos are also divided into: coloratura sopranos with crisp and dexterous timbres; lyric sopranos with beautiful and sweet timbres; dramatic sopranos with strong timbres. Tenors include lyric tenors with bright and lyrical timbres, and dramatic tenors with magnificent and solid timbres.

3. Duet singing and duet singing

Duet singing refers to a singing form in which two to four people sing different melodies, which is a multi-part song. There are male duets, female duets, male and female duets, and trios and quartets composed of three or four parts.

The duet is sung by two people, usually using a single part that responds to each other in a question-and-answer style, and sometimes there is a duet element of two parts. It is divided into male and female duet singing, male duet singing, female duet singing and other forms. Most of the duets are single-voice songs, and the atmosphere is warm and cheerful. Such as "Riverside Dialogue Song", "Little Cowherd", etc.

4. Chorus

Chorus refers to multi-part group singing. A group of male and female voices divided into four parts is called a mixed chorus; a group of male voices with multiple parts is called a male chorus; a group of female voices with multiple parts is called a female chorus; and a group of children's voices with multiple parts is called a children's chorus. A small group of multi-part singers is called a small chorus. But we cannot call a large number of polyphonic groups a chorus. Because the cantata has another meaning as mentioned above.

5. Performance singing

When singing a song, you perform movements while singing. This kind of singing with movement performance is called "performance singing". Performance singing often takes the form of duet singing or group singing.

6. Lead singing

In unison singing or chorus, one person sings a section or some phrases alone, which is called "lead singing". The lead singing part generally echoes and contrasts with the unison or chorus part.

7. Round Sing

Divide many people into two, three, or four parts, with each part separated by a certain number of beats, and sing the same tune one after another, which is called " Singing round".

8. Group singing

A group of people sing a single-part song at the same time, which is called "group singing". Group singing is actually a form of unison singing, except that the number of people is smaller. If a multi-part song is sung, it is called a "small chorus".

9. Dual Singing

Focusing on a specific topic, select songs with related content, and use methods such as poetry recitation or music combination to sing the songs in a coherent manner, which is called For "grand chorus", chorus singing is not necessarily limited to unison singing, but may also include solo singing, chorus, rotation singing and other forms of vocal singing.

Extended information

According to the classification of human voices, the forms of chorus are:

1. Children's chorus.

A chorus organized by children who have not yet changed their voices. It includes choruses organized by male and female students in primary school and choruses organized by male and female students in lower grades of junior high school who have not yet changed their voices or are in the early stages of voice change.

2. Female chorus.

A chorus organized by female classmates who have changed their voices.

3. Male chorus.

A chorus organized by male students who have changed their voices.

4. Mixed chorus.

A chorus composed of a mixture of female (or child) and male voices. The first three types of choruses are all composed of the same kind of voices, so they are also called simultaneous choruses. Chorus has two basic parts: treble and bass. According to the singing needs of specific chorus songs, each basic part can also be divided into the first and second parts.