(To be continued.)
HINTS ON PRACTISING SINGING AND PRESERVING THE VOICE.
By AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER.
PART I.
WHAT TO AVOID.
It will most likely surprise my readers that I should begin this article by telling them when not to practise. I think this a very essential point, although not often spoken of by teachers.
I heard, a short time ago, of a young lady desirous of having singing lessons, whose instructor said it would be best for her to practise three times a day for ten minutes. The girl, being engaged in teaching most of the day, found it difficult to manage her time, but contrived, by having the first ten minutes before breakfast, to fit in the three intervals. No wonder her throat got bad and her health suffered!
If, among my readers, there should be one similarly occupied, believe me, it is not wise to take lessons during the term, as talking for so long a time is sufficient exercise for the throat and chest. Wait till the holidays, and then begin.