Artistic Expression and Educational Application of Popular Tibetan-style Songs in Rhythm and Blues Singing from a Cross-Cultural Perspective

Popular Tibetan-style songs, which blend Tibetan traditional music with modern pop music, are characterized by pentatonic scales, leaping melodies, and rhythmic vitality. Meanwhile, Rhythm and Blues (R&B) is renowned for its free melodies, strong rhythmic sense, and abundant decorative notes. In recent years, the fusion of the two has increasingly garnered attention, resulting in musical works that combine national characteristics with modern aesthetics. This article explores the artistic expression of popular Tibetan-style songs in R&B performances from a cross-cultural perspective, analyzes the fusion of melodies, rhythms, vocal styles, and emotional expression, and studies its application value in music education. By comparing the core characteristics of both, this article explores ways to enhance musical expressiveness and proposes innovative training methods suitable for pop vocal teaching. This research contributes to promoting the modernization of Tibetan music, while also advancing the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, providing new ideas for the innovation of national music, and expanding the influence of Chinese pop music on the international stage.