CONTENTS

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[Chapter I.]A Rational Vocal Method1
[Chapter II.]The Choice of a Teacher15
[Chapter III.]On Breathing: Inspiration27
[Chapter IV.]On Breathing: Expiration49
[Chapter V.]The Physiology and Psychology of Voice-Production67
[Chapter VI.]Pitch and Sympathetic Vibration89
[Chapter VII.]Registers of the Voice103
[Chapter VIII.]Subdivisions of the Voice117
[Chapter IX.]The Stroke of the Glottis132
[Chapter X.]Hygiene of the Voice147
[Chapter XI.]More Vocal Hygiene169
[Chapter XII.]Nodes and Their Cure182

Fig. 1. The Throat and Adjoining Structures

1, Larynx. 2, Epiglottis. 3, Lower Pharynx. 4, Lips. 5, Teeth. 6, Tongue. 7, Mouth (Oral Cavity). 8, Uvula and Soft Palate. 9, Hard Palate. 10, Upper Pharynx. 11, Nasal Cavities. 12, Nose.

A, Arytenoid Cartilage. C, Cricoid Cartilage. T, Thyroid Cartilage. W, Windpipe. X, Adam's Apple.