| Author |
Crowest, Frederick James, 1850-1927 |
| Title |
Advice to Singers
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Veronika Redfern, David Edwards, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org). Music for audio illustrations was transcribed by Anne Celnick, Sarah Thomson, and the DP Music Team.
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| Summary |
"Advice to Singers" by Frederick James Crowest is a guidebook for vocal training written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the art and science of singing, emphasizing the importance of a teacher's guidance, healthy habits, and the nuances of vocal technique. The book aims to clear up misconceptions about singing, providing practical advice for both amateur and professional singers. At the start of the book, the author outlines the challenges present in learning to sing, asserting that proper training cannot be achieved solely through self-study or books. Crowest introduces the necessity for consistent practice and strong vocal habits, as well as the significance of addressing one’s health and lifestyle choices to enhance vocal performance. He stresses that a singer is not only a performer but must also understand the physiological aspects of their instrument—the voice—while simultaneously cultivating their artistic expression. The opening sets the tone for a comprehensive manual on singing that combines technique, style, and personal development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
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| Subject |
Singing
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| Subject |
Voice culture
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41013 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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