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The author vigorously denounces the ignorance of dissenting vocal theorists while extravagantly propounding his own opinionated ideas. The basic material of the section on "vocal technique" is, repeated in later editions of this work.
577.--------- The Science of Voice. Carl Fischer, New York, 1939, gd edition.
A strong advocate of mechanistic voice-building. Scientific facts and personal opinions are interblended and some original experimental data is given. Exhaustively treated. The book only partially lives up to its title.
578. --------- "The Science of Voice." Journal of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, lg^l. Vol. 211, p. 405.
A summarizing survey of the field of vocal research including the author's experimental findings. An excellent scientific resume* of vocal physiology and its pedagogic implications.
579. --------- "A Three-octave Range for Every Voice.'* Musician, New York,
1940, Vol. 45, p. 45.
Scientific devices that measure the voice are briefly dsaissed.
580. ---------and Maxfield, J. P. The Voice, Its Production and Reproduction.
Pitman Publishing Corporation, New York, 1933.
The section on "voice production** was written by Douglas Stanley and is substantially a second and slightly revised edition of the previously published section on "vocal technique** in The science of -mice (Carl Fischer, 1929).
581. Staton, John Frederic. Sweet Singing in the Choir. Clarke, Irwin Company.
Toronto, 1942.
A handbook of choral techniques, presenting some vocal principles. Bibliography and song materials are added.
582. Stephens, Percy Rector. "Fundamentals That Govern Singing.** Muskmn,
New York, January, 1934, Vol. 39, p. 5.
The importance of posture and a knowledge of vocal anatomy are considered.
583. Stevens, F. A., and Miles, W. R. "The First Vocal Vibrations in the Attack
in Singing.** Psychological Monographs, Princeton, Kew Jersey, 1928, Vol. 39, p. 205.
Report of an experimental study on the relation of vocal stack to pitch accuracy in singing.
584. Stock, George Chadwick. "Simplified Vocal Method for Beginning Singers.**
Etude, Philadelphia, 1940, Vol. 58, p. 91.
Begin vocal practice with speaking tones. Then use the singing tones. The system oudined includes familiar vocalises and practice ma-terials with few explanatory hints.
585. --------- "The Singer's Tools." Etude, Philadelphia, 1931, Vol. 49, p. 361.
Vocal theory is effectively epitomized in this brief statement.
585. --------- "Voices Under Twenty Must Not he Overtaxed." Etude, Philadelphia, 1928, Vol. 46, p. 615.
It is reported that Jenny Lind injured her voice by appearing in opera at the age of eighteen. An interview between the young lind and her teacher, Garcia, is discussed briefly. |
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