When singers work in Italian, there's often a disproportionate focus on adjusting vowel timbre to improve diction and achieve an authentic Italian sound. This overlooks the fundamental role of consonants in producing clear, idiomatic and resonant sung Italian in a performance space. 

The Melofonetica Method™ is a transformative approach to Italian diction in opera and classical music, based on the phonetics of sung Italian. The product of over a decade of research and coaching, and with proven results on high profile productions and recordings, the method helps singers of all levels and language backgrounds to:

• Get a clear vision of the building blocks of excellent sung Italian
• Cut through complexities and rapidly achieve incisive, idiomatic sung Italian diction
• Enhance vocal quality and breath support through the correct use of consonants
• Strengthen dramatic expression and deliver a convincing performance
• Sing in Italian with greater command, confidence and ease

This book provides a structured approach to teaching and learning Italian lyric diction and will be an invaluable resource for singers, coaches, accompanists, conductors and directors. It includes: 180+ notation examples, 120 vocalising exercises, 4 transcribed arias, access to 340+ audio recordings and fascinating insight into the evolution of Italian as a language built to be sung.