Accents A Manual for Actors
Accents A Manual for Actors by Robert Blumenfeld is a revised and expanded edition published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 1, 2004. This practical reference manual offers precise and authentic instructions for speaking in over 100 dialects, making it a comprehensive guide for those interested in the nuances of accents. The book covers a wide range of accents, including regional U.S. and British dialects, as well as European accents from Germanic, Slavic, and Romance languages, extending its reach to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Readers will find detailed guidance that enhances their understanding of various accents, making it a valuable resource for actors and performers. The manual not only provides written instructions but also includes access to online audio resources, allowing users to hear the accents in practice. With 448 pages of content, this edition serves as an essential tool for anyone looking to improve their acting and auditioning skills through the mastery of dialects in the performing arts.
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This practical reference manual, with its precise, authentic instructions on how to speak in more than 100 dialects, has established itself as the most useful and comprehensive guide to accents available, now increased by a third in this revised printing. As before, the accents range from regional U.S. and British dialects to European accents that include, among others, the Germanic, Slavic and Romance Languages. Completing his around-the-world journey, the author then covers the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Online audio is accessed at halleonard.com/mylibrary
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