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TRAINING THE SINGING VOICE
657. White, Ernest George. Light on the Voice Beautiful J. Clarke and Com­pany, London, 1931.
The author's almost unbelievable thesis that phonation occurs in the sinuses of the head and not in the larynx is discussed exhaustively by many vocal authorities.
658.---------Science and Singing. J. M. Dent and Sons, London, 1938, 5th
edition.
The author pursues his main argument that voice is generated in the sinuses and not in the larynx. His case is presented with infinite detail and thoroughness.
§5g.---------Sinus Tone Production. J. M. Dent and Sons, London, 1938.
This is the third book in the author's trilogy on vocal tone produc­tion in the sinuses. Photographs and diagrams are included. 660. Whitfield, Ernest O. "Baritone or Tenor? a Vital Decision for Singers." Musician, New York, July, 1932, Vol. 37, p. 11.
The voice will assume its natural range only by effortless singing, not by striving up or down the scale.
661.---------"Building Confidence among Voice Students/' Musician, New
York, May, 1933, Vol. 38, p. 11.
Modem teaching methods demand a truthful exchange of ideas be­tween teacher and pupil, not martinet tactics and mystical allusions to the unknown. €62. WMttaker, William Gillies. Class Singing. Oxford University Press, London, 1930, 2d edition. A helpful, though conventional teaching guide. §63. Widich, Ludwig. **Schumann-Heink Turns to the American Girl." (An interview.) Musician, New York, October, 1930, Vol. 35, p. 7.
A great singer offers to teach the younger generation what she knows about singing. Few vocal ideas are discussed in this interview.
664.  Wilcke, Eva. German Diction in Singing. (English translation.) E. P. Dutton,
New York, 1930, revised edition.
A short chapter on vocal physiology yields litde significant informa­tion to the singer or teacher,
665.  Wilcox, John C "Advanced Pupil; What to Study." Etude, Philadelphia,
1928, VoL 46, p. 690.
The question of repertory is considered. The singer is a "vocal ath­lete*1 and needs systematic exercise to keep in condition, no matter how advanced he is.
666.--------MA Brief Outline of the Theory of Voice." Music Teachers National
Association Proceedings for 1933, Oberlin, Ohio, 1934, Vol. 28, p. 134.
Some principles are presented and discussed briefly.
667.--------. "Developing the Voice for Song and Speech; breath control." Etude,
Philadelphia, 1928, Vol. 46, p. 304.
The intensity of the singer's emotion will automatically stimulate a corresponding intensity of the physical action which governs voice pro­duction. Psychological approaches are considered and simple physical exercises given.