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471.---------"Vocal Placement." Etude, Philadelphia, 1930, Vol. 48, p. 578.
Freedom, ease and spontaneity of tone production are concomitants of relaxed singing. Tremolo and beauty of tone are discussed and three exercises are given.
472. Roach, Lynne Jennings. "Three Master Singers on Preparing for a Lyric
Career."* Etude, Philadelphia, 1929, Vol. 47, p. 181.
This symposium was translated from the French, as it appeared originally in Le Courtier Musical of Paris. The confusion of teaching methods and generalities of career building are discussed.
473, Robinson, George R. "Analysis of the Vowel Sounds for Singing in English/*
Etude, Philadelphia, 1935, Vol. 53, p. 301.
The vowel is classified and compared to non-vocal or consonant sounds.
474.---------"Breath Control for Voice Control." Etude, Philadelphia, 1932, Vol.
50, p. 878.
The reciprocal action of abdominal and diaphragmatic muscles is discussed. The abdominal press is the basis of breath control.
475. Roman, Stella. "Building Vocal Surety/' (An interview.) Etude, Philadel-
phia, 1942, Vol. 60, p. 9.
The singer must try to develop his own standards. Self-criticism is more helpful than outside criticism in the long run. Voice placing and range are also discussed.
476. Ruff, Albert E. "Improve your Voice Production/* Etude, Philadelphia,
1939, Vol. 57, p. 738.
The vocal muscular system is explained and phonation is described. But the explanations are necessarily short and hence incomplete. A background knowledge of vocal physiology is presupposed. 477.--------- "Pitch and Timbre/' Etude, Philadelphia, 1928, Vol. 46, p. 614.
The importance of nasal resonance in singing is discussed.
478. Runkel, Bemice. "Tone Superimposed upon Breath Pressure/* Musician*
New York, 1941, Vol. 46, p. 157.
Mental concepts help the singer's achievement of tonal beauty.
479. Russell, G. Oscar. "X-ray Photographs of the Tongue and Vocal Organ
Positions of Madame Bori." Music Teachers National Association Proceedings for 1932* Oberlin, Ohio, 1933, Vol. 27, p. 137.
Interesting studies of the tongue and voice in action that seem to contradict several orthodox theories. Experimental findings of an investigation sponsored by the Carnegie Corporation and others, in which most of the outstanding opera and concert stars of the United States served as subjects.
480. Ryan, Mrs. Milie. What Every Singer Should Know. Carl Fischer, New
York. 1937, new edition.
Hints and helps for beginners gathered through years of experience. Not a method. There is little practical information.
481. Sacerdote, Edoardo. "Is Italian Helpful to Singers?" Etude, Philadelphia,
1937, Vol. 55, p. 402. Faultless pronunciation is always necessary. Italian vowels are an in- |
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