Taught by renowned
vocal coach
Derrick Goff
Join coach, pianist and conductor Derrick Goff, co-founder of Bel Canto Boot Camp, for an introduction to French diction for singing. This course includes in-depth explanations of the linguistic components of the French language, breakdowns of specific sounds, the differences between the spoken and sung language and plenty of opportunities for practicing each new skill as you learn it.
Introduction
In this introduction to French lyric diction, you'll learn how to approach the language and discover the distinct meaningful units of sound. With discussions on accents, liaison and silent consonants, you'll develop a framework for singing in the French Language.
Vowels
Join Derrick Goff in this exploration of French vowels. Work through the specific vowels, open vs. closed, glides and even recognizable combinations. Lean how vocalic harmonization can make your French interpretations more authentic.
Nasal Vowels
What is a nasal vowel? How do you manage the pronunciation of them in French Lyric diction? For answers to these questions, join Derrick Goff in this lesson on nasal vowels.
Schwa
With an emphasis on spoken vs. sung French, this lesson explores the use of the French schwa in singing. Discover this important linguistic convention that helps you understand how to navigate the language in your favorite French Art Songs and Arias.
Glides
Understand the difference between the diphtong and the glide and practice your linguistic transititions in this lesson on French Lyric diction.
Consonants
This lesson takes you on an alphabetical exploration of consonants in French lyric diction. Learn how to approach them in their initial, medial and final contexts.
Liaison
Learn how and when otherwise silent final consonants become pronounced in this lesson on the liaison. Join Derrick Goff as he explains and demonstrates this critical component of French lyric diction.
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Unlock Course →Derrick Goff is a vocal coach and pianist, co-founder of Bel Canto Boot Camp and faculty member of Teatro Nuovo and Manhattan School of Music.
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