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325. Kwartin, Bernard. Fundamentals of Vocal Art Criterion Publishing Com­pany, New York, 1941. A scholarly, though opinionated treatment covering fundamentals
and pedagogy. The author attempts more than he can treat adequately within one volume, hence oudines frequently suffice for textual matter.
326* La Forest, Gerald Andrew. The Master Principle. The author, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 1928. A "new system" of vocal training is discussed but not given. 327. La Forge, Frank. "Observations on the Art of Song." Musician, New York, February, 1936, Vol. 41, p. 30.
A study procedure for singers that begins with the poem or text of the song,
^28. --------- "Sidelights on Training of Voices." Musician, New York, September,
1936, Vol 41, p. 142. A teacher is judged by her pupils.
^2g. --------- "Your Voice is Your Fortune." Independent Woman, Baltimore,
April, 1934, Vol. 13, p. 108.
The singing voice, like the speaking voice, is a natural endowment. Therefore anyone can learn to sing by cultivating the voice.
330.  Laine, Juliette. "A Cure for Hoarseness After Singing." Etude, Philadel-
phia, 1934, Vol. 52, p. 374.
Practicing singing while standing will prevent abnormal postural strains which adversely affect tone production.
331.  Lamperti, Francesco. Vacal Studies in Bravura. G. Schirmer, New York,
1942.
A series of musical exercises progressively graded in difficulty. Brief textual comments are added by Estelle Liebling.
332.  Landt, Karl, Jack and Dan (The Landt trio). Horn to Sing Songs Profes-
sionally. Artists Music Corporation, New York, 1940.
How to audition for radio and similar problems of a singing career are discussed. Not a course in voice training, though some vocal hints are offered.
333.  Lang, Paul Henry. Music in Western Civilization. W. W. Norton, New
York, 1941.
A significant contribution to literature on the history and apprecia­tion of music. Vast in scope. It combines scholarly thoroughness with literary skill in a subject that has always cried out for clarification.
334.  Lardizabal, Felisa G. "Why Some Pupils Would Not Sing." Philippine
Journal of Education, Manila, July, 1935, Vol. 18, p. 118.
Six reasons for encountering difficulties in learning or teaching a song are discussed.
335.  Lawrence, Alice E. Singing Lessons for Everybody. The author, New York,
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A good understanding of the psychological approach to singing. Simple and concise.