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448. Pitts, Mrs. Carol Marhoff. Pitts Voice Class Method for Class and Studio.
Neil A. Kjos Music Company, Chicago, 1936, 2 volumes.
A book of conventional practical drills with brief textual interpolations.
449. Podolsky, Edward. "Sing Lustily and Keep Healthy." Musician, New York,
1936, Vol. 41, p. 171.
A physician praises singing for its salutary effects upon the human body.
450. Pons, lily. "Fame Overnight!" (An interview.) Etude, Philadelphia, 1931,
Vol. 49, p. 394.
Reminiscences of a self-made career. Interesting and informative. Methods of placement and self-directed practice are also discussed. 451.--------- "Girl Who Wants to Sing/* (An interview.) Etude, Philadelphia,
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The linguistic and operatic requirements of a singer's career are
discussed. Breathing efficiency affects brain efficiency as well as vocal progress.
452. Pressman, Joel J. "Physiology of the Larynx." Laryngoscope, St. Louis, 1939,
Vol. 49, p. 245.
A resume and discussion of the literature on the larynx for 1938.
453. Proschowski, Frantz. "The Development of the Singing Voice." Music Super-
visors National Conference Proceedings, Ithaca, New York, 1930, Vol. 23, p. 131.
"Sing as you speak" is the author's premise. Tone thinking is also discussed.
454.---------"From Speech to Song/* Etude, Philadelphia, 1935, Vol. 53, p. 424.
Pure vowels are found in the correctly spoken language and vowels are the foundation of singing. Hence the spoken approach is advised.
455*---------"Tone Thinking Relative to Culture." Etude, Philadelphia, 1931,
Vol. 49, p. 438.
A rational treatment of the psychological approach to voice culture. Diction and breathing are featured and correct "tone-thinking" becomes a basic principle. Interesting and informative.
456. *--------- "Vocal Talent." Etude, Philadelphia, 1931, Vol. 49, p. 884.
Original thinking is rare among vocal students. They incline largely toward slavish imitation, since their own vocal ideas are confused and directionless. A talented singer must learn to think for himself.
4^y.---------"Voice Troubles: Chest Voice." Etude, Philadelphia, 1931, Vol. 49,
p. 583.
Chest tones are not always agreeable tones. Correctives are briefly discussed. 458.---------"Voice Troubles: Pianissimo." Etude, Philadelphia, 1931, Vol. 4g, p.
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Breath pressure and intensity of tone must be regulated by the ear
and not by conscious control of the muscles involved.
45g. *--------- **Wbat of the 'Made* Voice or the 'Phenomenal' Voice?" Etude,
Philadelphia, 1931, Vol. 49, p. 439. Real vocal talent must combine beautiful voice, intelligence and |
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