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I have classed these four elements in their relative order. They are, however, of equal importance. Until the Pose and Technique of a voice are satisfactory, attempts to acquire Style are premature. On the other hand, without Style, a well-placed voice and an adequate amount o...
Tradition plays a more important part, perhaps, in the interpretation of the classic composers' writings for the voice than it does in their purely instrumental works. The old m...
4. Chapter 4In reality the question is two-fold. One may have Style; and one may have _a_ style. The former is general; the latter individual. The former can be taught and learned, for it i...
7. Chapter 7The art of Singing is at present in a period of transition; and all unsettled conditions are unsatisfactory. Former standards are being thrown down; and the new ones are not yet...
6. Chapter 6Although répertoire forms no integral part of Style, being rather the medium for its practical application, a few words on this important subject may not be out of place. The ré...
2. Chapter 2I have classed these four elements in their relative order. They are, however, of equal importance. Until the Pose and Technique of a voice are satisfactory, attempts to acquire...
3. Chapter 3Briefly defined, the singer's Technique may be said to consist principally of the ability to govern the voice in its three phases of Pitch, Colour, and Intensity. That is, he mu...
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