Tenor transitions : three pedagogical approaches

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to understand more clearly and systematically the steps that adult male classically-trained vocalists take, the techniques that work, and the time that it takes to transition from the baritone voice part to the tenor voice part. Central to this study are the singers’ reflections on the process. Lived experiences have been prioritized over theoretical analysis, the interviewees’ perspectives and processes over pedagogical concepts and commonly held technical practices.