The popular singing characteristics in Chengdu, China

Abstract

This study utilizes qualitative research methods. The objectives were: 1）To investigate the development of Chengdu popular music; 2）To analyze the singing characteristics of Chengdu popular music singers; 3）To give a guideline to be a famous singers in popular music. From collecting literature reviews and data from interviews and fieldwork by two key informants, the result is as follows:

1. Based on field investigation, this study summarizes the key node events of the development of Chengdu pop music and divides its development period. The development of Chengdu pop music can be divided into the following stages: (1) the germination of Chengdu pop music (1978 to 1986); (2) The diversified development of Chengdu pop music (1986-2005); (3) Chengdu Pop music in the TV talent Show era (2005-2015); (4) Chengdu Pop Music in the era of network media (2015 to present). The representative types and styles of pop music in each stage are sorted out and analyzed in detail.

2. This study analyzed and summarized the singing characteristics and emotional experience of two famous pop singers, and concluded the different singing styles, singing skills and emotional expression methods used in singing different types and styles of pop songs.

3. The guideline to be a famous singers in popular music, which includes the following contents: (1) Keep love and devotion to popular singing; (2) Fully understand and integrate the history of Chengdu music; (3) Find your own music style by learning famous Chengdu singers; (4) Reflect the regional and national character of Chengdu in popular singing; (5) specific pop singing vocal methods; (6) More pop singing Tips.

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