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Title: What Every Singer Should Know

Note: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: "Is it worth my while to have my voice cultivated" -- "Can I become a grand opera singer?" -- "At what age shall I take up the study of voice culture?" -- Singing lessons as a health culture -- Advice to parents -- "Is it necessary to go abroad to study?" -- Chorus singing -- Stage fright -- The accompanist -- Selecting a teacher -- Art for art's sake -- Educating the masses -- Hints and helps -- What and how to practice -- The breath -- A few practical exercises and illustrations.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "What Every Singer Should Know" by Millie Ryan is a guide for aspiring vocalists published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1910. This book serves as an introductory resource aimed at beginners contemplating the study of voice culture, offering wisdom and practical advice drawn from the author’s extensive experience in music and performance. It addresses various concerns such as the necessity of voice training, the requirements to succeed in opera, and the importance of practice and health in achieving vocal excellence. In this book, Ryan emphasizes the significance of cultivating a singing voice and provides insights into various aspects of vocal training, including the selection of a good teacher, overcoming stage fright, and understanding the mechanics of breath control. She offers practical exercises and discusses the importance of mental preparation and emotional expression while performing. Throughout the text, she encourages aspiring singers to set realistic goals, to practice diligently, and to remain patient in their journey toward becoming proficient vocalists. Ryan’s passionate approach fosters an understanding that while talent is important, persistent effort and a solid foundation in the basics of voice culture are crucial for anyone aspiring to become a successful singer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ryan, Millie

EBook No.: 32602

Published: May 30, 2010

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Voice culture

Subject: Singing -- Instruction and study

LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: What Every Singer Should Know

Note: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: "Is it worth my while to have my voice cultivated" -- "Can I become a grand opera singer?" -- "At what age shall I take up the study of voice culture?" -- Singing lessons as a health culture -- Advice to parents -- "Is it necessary to go abroad to study?" -- Chorus singing -- Stage fright -- The accompanist -- Selecting a teacher -- Art for art's sake -- Educating the masses -- Hints and helps -- What and how to practice -- The breath -- A few practical exercises and illustrations.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "What Every Singer Should Know" by Millie Ryan is a guide for aspiring vocalists published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1910. This book serves as an introductory resource aimed at beginners contemplating the study of voice culture, offering wisdom and practical advice drawn from the author’s extensive experience in music and performance. It addresses various concerns such as the necessity of voice training, the requirements to succeed in opera, and the importance of practice and health in achieving vocal excellence. In this book, Ryan emphasizes the significance of cultivating a singing voice and provides insights into various aspects of vocal training, including the selection of a good teacher, overcoming stage fright, and understanding the mechanics of breath control. She offers practical exercises and discusses the importance of mental preparation and emotional expression while performing. Throughout the text, she encourages aspiring singers to set realistic goals, to practice diligently, and to remain patient in their journey toward becoming proficient vocalists. Ryan’s passionate approach fosters an understanding that while talent is important, persistent effort and a solid foundation in the basics of voice culture are crucial for anyone aspiring to become a successful singer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ryan, Millie

EBook No.: 32602

Published: May 30, 2010

Downloads: 63

Language: English

Subject: Voice culture

Subject: Singing -- Instruction and study

LoCC: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.