Nicola Vaccai was born in Tolentino, in 1790, into a family of doctors. Studying harmony, counterpoint and composition in Rome and Naples, Vaccai launched his career in Venice, initially earning his living by writing ballets and teaching voice. In 1832 he wrote 'Metodo Practico' (practical method) which in part is a codification of some of the period’s vocal practices- which remains a standard work to this day. Among its maxims: “Whenever one encounters two similar notes at the end of a phrase or also more similar notes in the middle, that note on which the accent of the word falls must be converted entirely into an appoggiatura on the following.” (Though the dissonance and harmonic tension caused by appoggiaturas is essential to bel-canto-period music, this standard practice of the time is widely ignored by today’s performers.)

In 1838 he became the censore of the Milan conservatory, reorganizing the study of singing, inaugurating performances of student operas and starting a choir. He composed 17 operas, five cantatas, four ballets, more than one hundred songs and vocal chamber pieces, instrumental and sacred music. Pesaro, He died in Pesaro, Italy on August 5, 1848

Practical Vocal Method for Mezzo-Soprano or Baritone

Vaccaj's masterly Method won increasing popularity with time, and was eventually used in conservatories all over the world. Even today it is often used by singing teachers, who consider it a collection of attractive Ariettas, each serving a particular funtion. And it is quite easy material, perfect for the beginning student.

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The Scale Intervals of Thirds Intervals of Fourths Intervals of Fifth Intervals of Sixths Intervals of Sevenths Intervals of Octaves The Semitones Syncopation Preparatory Example for the Roulade Appoggiaturas above and below The Acciaccatura Preparatory Example for the Mordent The same exemplified in various ways Preparatory Example for the Turn The Turn Preparatory Example for the Shake On Roulades On the Glide or manner of carrying the Voice On Recitative Recapitulation

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