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TRAINING THE SINGING VOICE
312.  Kelly, Reverend Joseph. "Voice Training in Our Schools." Etude, Philadel-
phia, 1938, Vol. 56, p. 114.
The educational values of singing are discussed and some methods are given.
313.  Kempf, Paul, jr. "Untwisting of Chained Thoughts a Vocal Problem To-
day/' Musician, New York, December, 1934, Vol. 39, p. 8.
An interview with a vocal teacher elicits some remarks on diagnosis and teaching technique.
314.  Key, Pierre Van Rensselaer. Teach Yourself to Sing. Reader Mail, Incorpo-
rated, New York, 1941.
The author is noncommittal and echoes the ideas of conventional theorists with a few simple vocalises thrown in.
gji-. --------- This Business of Singing. Pierre Key Publishing Corporation, New
York, 1937.
Singing as a career is discussed in general, non-technical language.
316.  King, Chauncey B. "Is Your Voice Method Correct?** Educational Music
Magazinej Chicago, March, 1941, Vol. 20, p. 29.
Eight usual methods of tone placement are presented and refuted.
317.  Kirkpatrick, Howard. "A Talk on Singing." Educational Music Magazine,
Chicago, November-December, 1939, Vol. 19, p. 40.
A convincing psychological approach to singing. Sane, wise and prac­tical.
318.  Kittle, J. Leslie. "Music Education and Scientific Research." Music Super-
visors Journal, Ghicago, May, 1932, Vol. 18, p. 37.
Scientific research can improve the efficiency of music instruction by introducing objective methods of investigating and evaluating the music curriculum. A typical study of terminology is presented.
319.  Kling, Norman, Norman Klings Master Vocal Course. The author, Chicago,
A series of conventional vocal lessons is outlined.
320.  KJingstedt, Paul T. Common Sense in Vocal Pedagogy as Prescribed by the
Early Italian Masters. Edwards Brothers, Ann Ajrbor, Michigan, 1941. An excellent historical r&ume* of bel canto teachers and their meth­ods. Much useful information. lists of practice songs.
321.  Kortkamp, Ivan A. "'Compensation ... for Flatting." Educational Musk
Magazine* Chicago, September-October, 1940, Vol. 20, p. 46. Several practical hints on improving pitch control and attack.
322. --------- "'Voice Training in Plain Language." Educational Music Magazine,
Chicago, November-December, 1940, Vol. 20, p. 10.
An article for teachers, advocating the use of homespun analogies and simplified terminologies in teaching singing. Worth reading for its style.
323.  Krasnoff, Gregory. How to Improve Your Voice. Dial Press, New York,
1936*
An abstract opinionated discussion, followed by some practical exercises.
324.  Kuester, Eugene. **What the Breath Is to the Singer." Musician, New York,
1939, Vol. 44, p. 212. "Natural breathing" is discussed and criticized.