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CONCEPTS OF VOCAL PEDAGOGY |
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exercises will develop the vocal organ until it is under complete control. [Conrad Thibault 605; Lombardi 357]
4- "Technique is the means, interpretation the end/' [Greene 20% p. 8]
5. The interpretation of songs is possible only when correct technique has become habitual, thus relieving the mind from physical distraction during the projection of moods. [Hagara 220; Henschel 265, P-7]
6. Great vocal harm can be self-inflicted by "attempting to learn and to do at the same time." [Emilio de Gogorza 134]
7. "It is futile to throw yourself into spirited singing until the vocal action has been conditioned to a high state of perfection.*' [Thomas 609]
8. Songs are used to test, not to develop technique. [Stanley 577, p. 121]
PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES USED IN PRACTICING
Practicing is defined as a method of study based on systematic exercise, for the purpose of mastering a specific skill or technique. (W) Inasmuch as the art of singing represents a highly organized, complex performance pattern, involving many skills, it is often considered necessary that the vocal student spend considerable time and effort in the exercise and de* velopment of those faculties and techniques that enter into the vocal achievement. Teachers of singing frequently assume that formal exorcise of some sort must supplement the vocal instruction given during the studio lesson. By this means, the student can isolate difficulties appearing in the lesson. Then, by applying a repetitive drill routine or vocalise to each difficulty, he attempts to overcome itf with the idea that improvement in any one activity will lead to improvement in the total performance. [Dictionary of Education 706] A vocal exercise is sometimes called a vocalise. This term is derived from the Italian vocaliizo whose original meaning was "an extended melody sung on a vowel, i.e., without text . . . implying technical display for its own sake." [Harvard Dictionary of Music 704] The 50 statements gathered in this area are subdivided as follows:
a) principles of vocal practice (10 statements)
b) supervision of vocal practice (9 statemepts)
c) silent practicing as a device {5 statements)
d) the use of piano accompaniments (8 statements)
e) various methods of practicing (18 statements)
Principles of vocal practice. "Fundamental voice training/' writes Wil- |
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