an adult who has lost the art can hardly ever recover it without the science. The immediate success of the great conservatories of music does not depend on the science of tone production, and they need not teach it because they usually take as pupils only natural artists. Such pupils need only the limbering voice exercises and a suitable training for the interpretation of the authors. The same course with pupils who have lost the natural art would be artistically undesirable and, many times, physically harmful. The natural voice is usually lost by misuse or non-use of some parts of the vocal organs. These parts, from want of exercise, become weak, sometimes sometimes diseased. The strength and the health should be restored by a proper system of breathing exercises and healthy habits. At the same time there should be sufficient knowledge of the physiology and voice, it is sufficient "al way of s of assur ese organs. the VOOL CrEa by muscus 19: of the mint ter into activity toret. by refez acuc. towards controin Nature to be moter is a useless prys... to the quairs The Know and psvenorg science C 2-2. I na IEW ›n? nce, be an , have the e, be a sucction? e science be ave retained ce physically scientific person has the advantage over others. He can better guard himself from deterioration. He can intelligently analyze, enjoy, and help others in the science and art of tone production. It is to such a person that the medical practitioner should send his patients who are in need of hygienic treatment for the nose, the throat, or the lungs. The science of tone production and the practice of the art should be among the requisites of a person selected to teach children in public schools. The quality of the voice has much to do with one's social and professional success in life, and the example of a teacher has a great influence over the physical and artistic development of children. Besides, the natural use of the vocal organs would be the most effective means of fighting all lung and throat troubles, especially tuberculosis. While it is conceded that healthy lungs and throat are necessary to a good voice, it is reasonable to to conclude that a sufficient amount of exercise in the natural way of using the voice is the best means of assuring the health and strength of these organs. QUESTIONS FOR TOPICAL REVIEW What is the science of tone production? Could any one, without the science, be an artist in tone production? Could any one, without the art, have the science of tone production? Could an artist, without the science, be a successful teacher in the art of tone production? Why would the artist without the science be competent to teach only pupils who have retained the natural voice? How is the natural use of the voice physically beneficial? |