Application of Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) in Popular Vocal Music Education: A Research on Teaching Strategies to Promote Learners’ Stylistic Authenticity and Personalized Expression
List of Authors
Chen Hongsen, Wei Shean Ter
Keyword
Complete Vocal Technique (CVT); Popular Vocal Music Education; Stylistic Authenticity; Personalized Expression; Teaching Strategy
Abstract
This study aims to explore the role of Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) in popular vocal music education in enhancing learners’ stylistic authenticity and personalized expression. With the diversified development of the pop music market, singers not only need to master solid vocal skills but also need to develop distinct personal characteristics and artistic identities in their vocal performances (Moore, 2002). Existing research shows that CVT divides the human voice into four modes: Neutral, Curbing, Overdrive, and Edge, and integrates the research results of physiological acoustics, providing singers with a systematic tool for constructing authenticity and achieving personalized expression across musical styles (Sadolin, 2012; Leppävuori, Laukkanen & Kankare, 2021). Based on a systematic review of existing research results, this study, combined with typical case analysis, proposes a teaching strategy framework with CVT as the core, and further elaborates on its innovativeness, future application value, and research limitations. The study finds that the mode training of CVT can not only improve learners’ voice control ability and vocal safety but also help them flexibly choose styles according to different musical contexts and achieve personalized expression. The research results provide popular vocal music educators with a new theoretical perspective and practical path and have guiding significance for future music education and interdisciplinary research.