Sensibility and Rationality in Vocal Music: The Issue of Intonation

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to assess the effectiveness of intonation control among first-year students majoring in vocal music. The study was performed during the 2018-2019 in on one of Beijing conservatories (China). Research sample comprised of 300 first-year students, 100 of which made up the control group, another 100 – the experimental group 1, and the last 100 – experimental group 2. Higher results of students from EGs than those of CG participants resulted from systematic and constant work on intonation improvement. The total number of individuals with poor educational achievements decreased in view of the innovative training methodology introduction that provoked the overall enhancement of academic outcomes. An inverse correlation was found between intonation control and health vocal apparatus: -0.89 for CG, 0.78 for EG1, and 0.81 for EG2. The application of the developed methodology allowed students to preserve vocal cords’ health and improve singing abilities.