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valuable help to tone production only when correctly pronounced. Otherwise they may be detrimental to the voice.
482.  Saenger, Oscar. "What Every Singing Teacher Should Know." Musician,
New York, February, 1928, Vol. 33, p. 15.
Pitch, quality and teaching qualifications are discussed.
483.  Samoiloff, Lazar S. "Progress in Music.1' Etude, Philadelphia, 1933, Vol. 51,
p. 194.
Superficial vocal study methods are deplored. The singing student needs more patience and less commercial ambition in preparing a career.
484. --------- The Singer's Handbook. Presser, Philadelphia, 1942.
A list of songs for repertory and a few vocalises are given. The rest of the book is devoted to the author's memoirs as singer and teacher. A book for teachers rather than for singers.
^85, --------- "Successful Development of a Singing Artist." (An interview.)
Etude, Philadelphia, 1940, Vol. 58, p. 255.
Quality, not range, sells a voice. Personality and sincerity of purpose will help establish a singer in his life work more than mere technique. Having the right teacher is all important.
486.  Samuel, John Owen. Tkirty-six Modem Glass Lessons in How to Sing, The
author, Cleveland, 1931.
A loose-leaf booklet, stressing the psychological approach to voice culture. Written examinations are included for each lesson.
487.  Samuels, T. Guthbert. Singing and Its Mastery.. George G. Harrap, Limited,
London, 1930.
A short summary of vocal principles followed by a series of vocalises built on nonsense syllables. There is nothing original in this approach and much is overlooked.
488.  Sanders, Dr. Herbert. "New Field for Singing Teachers." Etude, Philadel-
phia, 1935, Vol. 53, p. 237.
Interesting comments on the singer's approach to spoken diction. The true foundation of singing is perfect speech since speech and song are twins.
489.  Sands, Mollie. "The Singing Master in Eighteenth Century England.**
Music and Letters, London, 1942, Vol. 23, p. 69.
A comparison between old and new teaching methods and responsi­bilities. Documented historical references are given.
490.  Savage, Paul. Creative Singing. Petros Press, New York, 2931.
A metaphysical approach to singing, stressing the importance of mental control in every phase of practice. The author states his opinions as if they were laws.
491.  Sayao, Bidu. "Art Means Preparation.** {An interview.) Etude, Philadelphia,
1938, Vol. 56, p. 427.
Problems of operatic interpretation are discussed. Voice and musician­ship are the corequisites of artistic success.
492.  Schatz, Harry A. "The Art of Good Tone-production with Suctions.**'
Laryngoscope, St Louis, 1958, Vol. 48, p. 660.
Anatomic explanations are given by a physician for accepted aids in