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TRAINING THE SINGING VOICE
165. Henschel, Sir George. Horn to Interpret a Song. Theodore Presser, Philadel­phia, 1929.
A few practical hints by a veteran teacher. Worth reading for its authority.
266.--------- "How to Sing Articulately." Etude, Philadelphia, December, 1930-
January, 1931, Volumes 48-49* p. 896.
Excerpts are quoted from the author's Articulation in Singing* John Church Company, 1926. Practical instructions with illustrative exercises cover many problems of diction. 267. Herbert-Caesari, Edgar F. "The Decline of Singing/* (Parts I and H.) Musical Opinion, London, 1939, Vol. 62, p. 502. A useful summary of teaching fads and fancies.
2$g.---------"Opening the Mouth in Singing." Etude, Philadelphia, 1938, VoL
56, p. 46.
Excerpts from a symposium on this subject are quoted from the London Music Times.
2§Qm--------- xhe Science and Sensations of Vocal Tone. J. M. Dent and Sons,
London, 1936.
The author attempts to formulate basic principles from an empirical analysis of the singer's ""sensations" of tone. The argument is unconvinc­ing.
270.---------"Singing Instinct or Complex." Musical Opinion, London, 1938,
Vol. 62, p. 23.
Psychological factors in singing are considered in a unique light.
271.  Hibbs, Irene. "Rameau*s Inspired Thoughts on Voice Culture.** Etude,
Philadelphia, 1941, Vol. 59, p. 669. The principle of naturalness and unconstraint is discussed.
272.  Hill, Frank. Freedom in Song. The Gazette and Herald, Blackpool, Eng-
land, 1938.
An excellent non-technical discussion of vocal principles and practices that lives up to its title, For teacher and student. Written by one who is apparently free from prejudice and fads.
273.  Hinman, Florence Lamont. Slogans for Singers. G. ScMrmer, New York*
1936,2nd edition.
A compact and useful outline of pedagogical principles tested by the author. Occasional exercises.
274.  HIpshex, Edward Ellsworth. "Eliminating the Vocal 'Break.* " Etude, Phila-
delphia, 1935, VoL 53, p. 740.
Bridging the registers is an important and delicate process. Five exercises are suggested and briefly explained. 275.---------"Growing Top Moses." Etude, Philadelphia, 1939, VoL 57, p. 406.
The term register is no bugaboo to the teacher who uses corrective exercises inteliigendy. A single vocalise is discussed for illustration,
276.  HJortsvang, Carl, Amateur Choir Director's Handbook. Abingdon-Cokes-
bury, New York, 1941. A book on conducting with a few vocal hints added.
277.  Hoffrek, Ada Mae. "Classifying the Voice." Etude, Philadelphia, 1928, VoL
46, p. 220.-