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TRAINING THE SINGING VOICE
634.---------"Forces That Give Vitality to Singing." Musician, New York, May,
1935*VoL 4®* P* 23-No one can learn vocal technique without conscious effort. The
battle of the conscious and the unconscious is present at every singing lesson. Eight teaching will resolve this conflict.
635.--------. "How to Equalize the Voice/* Musician, New York, November,
1934, VoL 39, p. 4. Vowel alteration on high notes is advocated.
636.--------"Page for Singers." Musician, New York, August, 1932, Vol. 37, p.
10.
Nasal resonance and breath control are discussed. No need to fear technical study. It is fundamental to vocal mastery.
§3^.-------- "Some First Aids for the Beginner." Musician, New York, January,
1931, VoL 36, p. 14.
Relaxation, economy of effort and vocal hygiene are briefly disr cussed,
§3g,--------"Warning to Singers Who Would Discard Exercises." Musician,
New York, December, 1928, VoL 33, p. 31.
Vocal exercises are a means to an end and must not be ignored Technique is discussed.
639.--------"What is Meant by the Term 'Sing Naturally?*" Musician, New
York, February, 1929* VoL 34, p. 41.
The expression "sing naturally" is defined and upheld in a brief statement
S40.--------"What Master Singers Tell Us about Breathing/* Musician, New
York, November, 1931, VoL 36, p. 25.
The physiology of breathing is related to high chest position. A survey of opinions on breathing. 641. Waters, Crystal "Are You Ready to Sing in Public?** Etude, Philadelphia, j^4% VoL 58, p. 593.
The analysis and mastery of a song is a detailed process calling for intensive systematic study. A self-analytical procedure is outlined for achieving artistic thoroughness in song study.
§|2.-------- "Bridging the Voice." Etude, Philadelphia, 1942, VoL 60, p. 449.
A unique treatment for blending vocal registers.
645.-------- "How Expressive Is Your Singing?" Etude, Philadelphia, 1940, VoL
gS, p. 6§y.
Natural emotions tighten the throat and choke the voice. Hence the singer must simulate emotions, not feel them. Expression in art is entirely different than that of actual human experience.
644.-------- "Is Your Voice Working for You?" Musician, New York, May, 1929,
VoL 54, p. 53.
We liberate our true selves, eliminate emotional tensions and live life more abundantly through correct vocal expression in singing. 6|£.--------"Let Acoustics Bring Resonance into Your Voice." Etude, Philadel­phia, 1941, VoL 59, p. 381,
Fundamental acoustical facts are briefly discussed. Several tongue gymnastics are given to help relax the throat.