THE REFLECTION OF NATIONAL PHILOSOPHY IN CHINESE VOCAL PEDAGOGY

Abstract

The article deals with a problem of preserving national traditions in Chinese vocal pedagogy, which is very relevant for transformation of the modern education system taking place in the country. In this process one of the main tasks is the spiritual growth of personality, which historically was the basis for the formation of national Chinese culture. In this context appeal to the ideas of Chinese philosophy allows identifying their influence on forming the concepts of vocal pedagogy based on national performing traditions and the achievements of European vocal schools. The method of comparative analysis helps to identify similarities and differences in philosophical systems that influenced the formation of vocal education in China. In this context, the vocal techniques of Shen Xiang and his student Jin Tielin are analyzed, in which the ideas of Confucianism and Taoism are clearly manifested. The study showed that Chinese vocal techniques are based on the concepts of the leading philosophical schools, which are associated with the specifics of breathing, sound driving and the expressive side of performance, which is based on the concept of emotional balance (the golden mean “Zhong Yong”). In this sense, the specificity of the Chinese song genre is revealed, the interpretation of which requires inner spirituality, the ability to think and developed vocal technique, which is in line with the ideas of Confucianism and Taoism.