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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Cgu *Wulien, Hilda H. "Inborn Qualities of the Human Voice." Eugenical News, New York, October, 1931, Vol. 16, p. 176.
There is evidence that vocal timbre and range are inherited char­acteristics. A brief discussion of sex factors in vocal development is given. %2. WycofiF, Eva Emmett/ "Bringing Out the Singing Voice/* Etude* Philadel­phia, 1950, Vol. 48, p. 507.
Constant attention to forward tone production will prevent pitch de viations and distortion of vowels. Straining comes with improper breath control.
ggj. --------- "Essentials for the Singer." Etude, Philadelphia, 1928, Vol. 46, p. 136.
A few general remarks on open throat, breathing and musicianship for the vocalist. The less one thinks of musdes or their names, the more natural singing becomes.
Og^--------- "Good and Bad Habits in Singing.11 Etude, Philadelphia, 1935, Vol
53, p. 74L
Children unconsciously imitate the bad vocal habits of their elders* Gorrect posture and the value of physical and mental coorctmation in singing are briefly discussed.
§gs*. --------- "Mind, the Strong Factor in Singing." Etude, Philadelphia, 1955.
Vol. 53, p. 543.
Natural breathing and interpretation are discussed.
ggg. .--------- "Suggestions for the Singer." Etude, Philadelphia* 1-941, Vol 59, p.
306.
Enunciation, breathing and resonance are considered with several cor­rective suggestions added. The author's terminology is vague.
697.  Yarroll, Harold Reeves. "Some Neglected Phases of Vocal Study.** Musician,
New York, March, 1936, Vol. 41, p. 54.
Abstract problems of tone production have no practical value for the individual voice.
698.  Young, T. Campbell. " "Vocal Diction*—in a Nutshell.** Musk Supermsms
Journal, Chicago, October, 1932, Vol 19, p. 28.
An interesting and concise summation of vowel and consonant produc­tion techniques used in singing. Vocal continuity in diction is stressed.
699.  Zerffi, William A. C. "Misconceptions Over Natural Singing.*' tf tenets*.
New York, July, 1933, Vol. 38, p. 4.
Everyone who can carry a tune can also learn to sing. Hie swallowing reflexes prevent soKalled natural voice production. These ideas are briefly discussed. 70a --------- "Must One Sing with an Open Throat?" Musician, New York, Oc­tober, 1932, Vol. 37, p. 13.
An inquiry into the meaning of teaching nostrums that emphasize the "open throat" phrase.