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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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tag. Harris, Clement Antrobus. "How to Test Forward Tone in Song and Speech/' Etude, Philadelphia, 1938, Vol. 56, p. 470.
The author describes a simple test and exercise for preventing nasality in tone production.
230.  Harris, Roy and Evanson, Jacob. Singing Through the Ages. American Book
Company, New York, 1940, 2 volumes.
An excellent anthology of singing materials which depicts the evolu­tion of song forms from prehistoric to modem times. The two volumes are divided into three sections: melody, harmony, and counterpoint.
231.  Hathaway, Helen (Durham). What Your Voice Reveals. E. P. Button and
Company, New York, 1931.
The emphasis is largely upon personality and speech.
232.  Hayes, Roland. "What Do They Hear in My Singing?*' {An interview.)
Etude, Philadelphia, 1939, Vol. 57, p. 125.
The artist should keep his own individuality in the background. He is modest but sincere in conveying the song's message to his listeners.
233.  Haywood, Frederick H. "Outline of Study for Singers.** Etude, Philadelphia,
1928, Vol. 46, p. 388.
The "scientific" and "artistic" elements of vocal song training are classified and briefly discussed, the purpose being to prevent vocal misconceptions from forming during the early period of study.
234. --------- "Pedagogical Treatment of Vocal Instruction.*' Music Teachers
National Association Proceedings for 1930, Oberlin* Ohio, 1931, VoL 25, p. 167.
Three steps in vocal training encompass the student's needs. These are: technique, style and interpretation.
235.--------- "The Pedagogy of Voice Training for High School Students.**
Etude, Philadelphia, 1930, VoL 48, p. 478.
Three factors in teaching singing are developed. Solo singing is the ultimate object. 2^5. --------- "The Problems of Voice Classification." Educational Music Maga­zine, Chicago, January, 1937, Vol. 16, p. 17.
The author announces an original method of classifying voices by studying their register, quality and range over a period of time.
2B7- --------- Universal Song. G. Schirmer, New York, 1933-1942, 3 volumes.
A compact but complete vocal method. Each of three volumes in this series contains twenty lessons graded from fundamental studies to advanced exercises in agility. Each vowel is separately treated.
238.  Hemery, Haydn. The Physiological Basis of the Art of Singing. H. K. Lewis
and Company, London, 1939.
Physiology is interspersed with philosophy. There are too many undocumented statements for which scientific claims are made.
239.  Hempel, Frieda. "Sing with Your Heart!" (An interview.) Etude, Philadel-
phia, 1939, Vol. 57, p. 229.
The true artist will not surrender to temptations of speedy success but will be content to spend a lifetime in study for art's sake. Interpre­tation and tone building are also treated.
240.  Henderson, Mrs. Archibald M. Speech and Song. Macmillan, London, 1933.