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innate artistic feeling. Voices are not **made." They are merely improved by guidance. Methods are not discussed.
460. Ray, Marie B. "If You Bon't Like Your Voice Get a New One." American,
Magazine, New York, June, 1950, Vol. 109, p. 70.
A prominent voice teacher is interviewed and gives some hints for voice improvement. Speech is emphasized.
461. Redfield, John. "Certain Anomalies in Air Column Behavior of WiaacI
Instruments." Journal Acoustical Society of America, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1954, Vol. 6, p. 34.
By analogy, an acoustical explanation favoring vocal chest resonance is given.
462. ---------Music, a Science and an Art. Tudor, New York, 1935, new edition.
The author's non-technical style makes the subject of acoustics assimilable, even by the layman. Personal opinions are freely offered. Tlie chapter on better voice training is unique but not documented.
463. Rethberg, Elizabeth. "The Singer's Problems.** (An interview.) Etude, Phila-
delphia, 193^, Vol. 50, p. 256.
Mastering a perfect scale is more important than a hundred operatic roles. The author deplores haste in building a singing career. Relaxation is discussed.
464. Rimmer, Lotti. "Breath and Tone-Charm in Singing/* Etude, Philadelphia,
1931, Vol. 49, p. 884. Eight short vocalises are given to illustrate breath control.
465. --------- "Breath, the Vital Spark of Song." Etude, Philadelphia, 1936, Vol.
54, p. 724.
Three helpful exercises are given for increasing breath capacity and endurance functionally; that is, by reciting and intoning lines of verse.
466. ---------, "Cavities, the Magic Transmitters." Etude, Philadelphia, 1938, Vol.
56, p. 680.
An attempt is made to explain vocal resonance in this brief empirical discussion.
467. *--------- "Rarity of Tenors." Etude, Philadelphia, 1932, Vol. 50, p. 579-
Most of the classic operas contain high notes beyond the singing range of our modern tenors, indicating a dearth of modem artists-Pedagogy is not considered.
468. --------- "Sing with Ease." Etude, Philadelphia, 1934, Vol. 52, p. 430.
To obtain freedom of vocal utterance, practice spontaneous attack. and breath control. Two exercises are given for illustration. 4§g. --------- "That Elusive Resonance of Song." Etude, Philadelphia, 1933, Vol.
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Humming "in the mask" and correct articulation are essential factors
in developing resonance. 4^0. ---------"True Vocal Art in Singing." Etude, Philadelphia, 1928, Vol. 46* pp.
137, 221. A sequence of articles covering the fundamentals of voice production.
and diction. Discussions are largely theoretical and opinionated. Few
exercises are given. |
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