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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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300.  James, Mary Ingles. Scientific Tone Production. Boston Music Company,
Boston, 1931.
Empirical observations and opinions are offered without benefit of proof or authoritative support. A generalized treatment and a few vocalises.
301.  Jeffries, Arthur. "For the Untrained Singer/* Etude, Philadelphia, 1953, Vol.
51, p. 544.
Open throat, diction, range, volume and hygiene are the topics discussed. No exercises are given.
g02> .--------- "The Natural Voice/' Etude, Philadelphia, 1934, Vol. 52, p. 430.
Every gem needs polishing. And every voice, however natural and beautiful, needs training. A useful basic vocal training method is discussed. 305. JersHd, Arthur T. and Bienstock, Sylvia F. "A Study of the Development of Children's Ability to Sing/' Journal of Educational Psychology, BaltiĀ­more, 1954, Vol. 25, p. 481.
Tests of vocal reproduction of pitch were administered to 407 children and 65 adults with significant results applicable to vocal education at various age levels.
304.  Jetson-Ryder, F. "Sensation as an Index of Vocal Quality/* Musician, New
York, 1941, Vol. 46, p. 36.
Rely on sensation rather than outer hearing in voice building.
305.  Johnson, Edward. "Putting a Value on Your Music Ability/' Musician* New
York, November, 1931, Vol. 36, p. 9.
Vocal study is advocated for everyone since it conveys unmistakable benefits in culture, health and happiness.
306. --------- "Styles in Singing." (In: Be your own music critic, lectures edimd
by Robert E. Simon, Jr.). Doubleday Doran, New York, 1941, p. 43.
A brief lecture on the generalities of singing. Just a glimpse into a rather conservative thought pattern.
307.  Jones, William E. A Notebook on Singers and Teachers of Singing. College
of Industrial Arts, Denton, Texas, 1930.
A short collection of sayings vaguely worded. A list of over 500 songs for practice and repertoire is included.
308.  Josephson, E. M. "The Physiology of the Singing Voice/' Science ms.» New
York, 1929, Vol. 70, p. 380.
The employment of different types of respiration for different tone ranges is favored as the result of an experimental study of this subject.
309.  Judd, Percy. Singing Technique. Oxford University Press, London, 1931.
A concise book of rules for students, intended to supplement the practical guidance of their teachers.
310.  Karapetoff, Vladimir. "The Singer's Indispensables." Etude, Philadelphia,
i9S3»Vol.5i, p. 377.
A few generalities with the customary admonitions against faulty production.
311.  Kellogg, I. "Silent Singing/' Etude, Philadelphia, 1932, Vol. 50, p. 507.
An interesting suggestion for recovering from vocal fatigue.