Specificity of vocal and melodic characteristics of folk songs

the article considers a methodological approach focused on the field of music pedagogy in teaching vocal art using the example of educational material from Russian folk songs, which have special potential for developing the singing voice and fostering a sense of patriotism in students during their professional education. Russian folk songs represent a unique layer of traditional culture, which reflects the worldview, aesthetic values, and artistic and poetic thinking of the nation. Song folklore has served as the "sound code" of the Russian mentality, the center of folk memory and wisdom for centuries. It is in folk song genres that the intonation originality of Russian music, its heartfelt lyricism and sincerity were formed. In the modern conditions of globalization and unification of culture, the study of folk origins is becoming especially relevant. Turning to traditional song genres allows us to comprehend the deep foundations of national melos, the specifics of vocal intonation and modal thinking. The study of the expressive possibilities of melody is important for understanding the evolution of musical language from folklore to professional compositional creativity.

song, vocals, music, folklore, culture, melody, poetic text, training