Schirmer 50 Lessons Op. 9
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Summary of This Method
This pedagogical collection by Joseph Concone is aimed at singers wishing to consolidate technical fundamentals while gaining musical ease. Designed for Medium Voice and Piano, it emphasizes precise work on the vocal line, intonation, and breath stability, with piano accompaniment supporting harmonic progression and rhythmic placement.
Throughout the studies, the goal is to develop a homogeneous legato, a more balanced emission across the medium tessitura, as well as better management of transitions and dynamics. The piano becomes a working partner: it helps refine listening, stabilize intervals, and work on musicality, making the method particularly relevant for lessons, class auditions, and warm-up routines.
Thanks to its clear presentation and its "technique serving the sound" orientation, this method integrates easily into a vocal training path: it suits singers who want to strengthen their fundamentals, as well as teachers seeking a solid support to build weekly objectives (breath control, phrasing, precision, timbre consistency).
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Joseph Concone | Genre | Pedagogy |
| Edition | Vocal Method | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | Medium Voice and Piano | Pages | 96 |
| Collection | Vocal Method | Year of Publication | 1986 |
Questions frequently asked
Is Schirmer 50 Lessons Op. 9 suitable for a medium voice?
The collection is written for Medium Voice and Piano. It focuses on working the medium vocal range, with attention to balanced sound production and managing vocal transitions.
Is a pianist required to work through these 50 lessons?
The piano accompaniment is part of the indicated instrumentation. It supports harmonic progression, rhythmic placement, and interval stability.
What technical aspects are addressed in this vocal method?
The 50 exercises cover legato, intonation, and breath control stability. Phrasing and dynamics are also developed. This progression enables setting regular goals around precision and timbre uniformity.
How many pages does the Joseph Concone collection contain?
Published in 1986, this pedagogical work comprises 96 pages.
Is the Concone 50 Lessons method available in French?
The score is published in English within the Vocal Method collection.



