Tuesday 12 December 2017

Advanced Higher - Sprechgesang

Sprechgesang

The German word "Sprechgesang" is used to describe a specific technique of vocal music (singing).

The word "Sprechgesang" translates directly as "chant", but if you break it into two German-English words you get "Sprech" - "Speak" and "Gesang" - "Singing."


So how do you sing-speak? 
Or Speak-sing?

You move your voice up and down in pitch and you vary the rhythm of your words, but not to the extent that you are singing a tune.

And you do it in German, natürlich. Listen and watch - this woman will talk you through the process of sprechgesang.


Wunderbar.

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