An altogether sane, balanced and practical text book by one of America's eminent authorities on the voice. It contains 132 pages of instructive text, technical exercises, melodic studies, and carefully chosen songs and duets.
The author's deep study of the voice together with his long experience in solving difficult vocal problems in the studio has enabled him to rid the subject of vagary, mystery, and uncertainty, and state the principles of voice-training so clearly and simply that they may be understood by anyone.
A FEW BASIC PRINCIPLES
A tone is something to hear. Therefore, to be right it must satisfy the trained ear.
A good tone is easily produced. It is the bad tone that is difficult.
A considerable part of voice-training must be devoted to getting rid of resistance, that is, effort at the wrong point.
Good voice-production is based on the right idea of tone and right conditions of the instrument.
The study of singing should be an invigorating and inspiring form of exercise.
To sing well is an accomplishment well worth the time and effort involved.
AIM OF THE BOOK