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TRAINING THE SINGING VOICE
32. Bairstow, Dent and others. "Vocal and UnvocaT (articles). Music and Let­ters, London, 1929, Vol. 10, pp. 235, 346.
A series of excellent articles in which the attributes of good singing and singable literature are discussed by ten eminent commentators. Helpful and provocative.
£g. ---------"Vocal and Unvocal" (articles). Music and Letters, London, 1930,
Vol. 11, p. 50.
Concluding series of articles on the attributes of good song writing and good singing. Helpful to composers, singers and teachers.
34.  Barbareux-Parxy, Mrs. Mame. Vocal Resonance. Christopher House, Boston,
A philosophical treatment of singing as a form of vocalized speech. Opinionated ideas are reinforced with some drills culled from studio
experience. A strong personal bias is evident throughout.
35.  Barnard, Bemice. "Whither 'Singing* in Idaho Schools." Idaho Journal of
Education, Boise, 1932, Vol. 13, p. 292.
The value of vocal training as a curriculum subject is briefly con­sidered.
36.  Bartholomew, Wilmer T. "Definition of 'Good Voice Quality* in the Male
Voice.'* Acoustical Society of America Journal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, January, 1934, Vol. 5, p. 224.
Abstract of symposium paper read at tenth meeting of the Acoustical Society of America.
yj9 ---------**The Paradox of Voice Teaching." Journal Acoustical Society of
America, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1940, Vol. 11, p. 446.
Hie open throat principle is explained acoustically.
5jg. ---------"The Role of Imagery in Voice Teaching." Music Teachers National
Association Proceedings for 1935, Oberlin, Ohio, 1936, Vol. 30, p. 78.
Circumlocution is a helpful teaching device since laryngeal control is unapproachable by direct means. Some interesting research problems are discussed. gg. ---------**A Survey of Recent Voice Research." Music Teachers National As­sociation Proceedings for 1937, Oberlin, Ohio, 1938, Vol. 32, p. 115.
Emphasis is laid on the pedagogical implications of vocal research. Vocal action is described in terms of experimental findings. An attempt to reconcile conflicting pedagogies.
40.--------- "Voice Research at Peabody Conservatory" (In: Bulletin of the
American Musicalogicat Society), August, 1942, No. 6, p. 11.
Abstract of paper reporting objective research program launched by the Peabody Conservatory.
41.  Bas, Ami "Correcting Faulty Pitch." Etude, Philadelphia, 1931, Vol. 49, p.
885. A useful suggestion to improve listening concentration.
42.  Beddoe, Dan. "Singing at Three Score and Ten." (An interview.) Etude,
Philadelphia, 1935, Vol. 53, p. 276.
The noted Welsh tenor gives general advice on how to practice and how to avoid strain in singing.
43.  Bdlposte, Claude. "Student's Repertoire," Etude, Philadelphia, 1939, Vol.
57, p. 666.
Choose a song with an emotional content that lies within the natural experience of the singer. A brief comment on over-ambitious teachers.