THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN TRADITIONS ON VOCAL PEDAGOGY OF CHINA

It is analyzed the process of higher education reform of China concerning the teaching of the humanities, including specific features of vocal art of China. The author identifies the typical feature of contemporary Chinese vocal school ? it is the direction on the European musical landmarks and at the same time relying on age-old traditions of national vocal performance. The aim of the article is studying the experience of Chinese vocal school, including generalization canons of traditional folk and professional art of China. It is indicated that the development of vocal art in China affects the national philosophy of art, according to which the art of music is a synthetic sound, word and gesture. Therefore, the musical sound in its artistic integrity influences actively the psyche and consciousness of a man. The pedagogical teachings of Confucius played great importance in the development of science and culture of China, it is based on ancient traditions and paves the way for future generations. Philosopher for whom music was a constant companion, inspiration and a way of achievement of "Li" ? an exemplary highly moral behavior, attached great importance to study music as an independent discipline. Confucius initiated preserve folk traditions, including folk songs collection. The author notes that the impact of centuries of national traditions is felt in contemporary music and vocal training future teachers in China. However, there is the impact of European vocal schools in the cultural paradigm of Chinese art. It is outlined the special importance of the interaction of cultures that is in conditions of cultural exchange of Ukraine and China, mutual enrichment methods of vocal training, the principle of continuity both in vocal pedagogy and performance of these countries.