The Child-Voice in Singing treated from a physiological and a practical standpoint and especially adapted to schools and boy choirs By: Francis E. (Francis Edward) Howard (1858-)
"The Child-Voice in Singing" by Francis E. Howard is a comprehensive and insightful guide for anyone interested in understanding the physiological aspects of singing, particularly as it applies to children. This book, with its practical approach, is especially beneficial for teachers, choir directors, and parents looking to nurture the vocal talents of young singers. The author, Francis Edward Howard, combines his extensive knowledge in both music and physiology to provide a well-rounded perspective on the development and care of a child's singing voice. He begins by delving into the anatomical features of the vocal apparatus, explaining how different muscles and structures contribute to vocal production. This scientific foundation is presented in a clear and accessible manner, making it easily understandable for readers with little to no background in physiology. One of the book's strengths lies in its emphasis on the specific needs of children's voices. Howard recognizes that young singers have unique challenges and vulnerabilities that need to be addressed and understood. He offers practical advice and exercises tailored to support the healthy and natural development of children's voices. His recommendations are not only based on his own expertise but are also backed by scientific research and studies, further adding to the credibility of his approach. While "The Child-Voice in Singing" primarily caters to teachers and choir directors, the book's content is equally relevant for parents and guardians of young singers. Whether the reader is looking to provide singing lessons at home or seeking guidance on how to support their child's vocal training, this book offers valuable insights and suggestions. While the book is comprehensive in terms of its physiological knowledge and practical advice, some readers may find certain sections of the book overly technical. Occasionally, the scientific terminology and anatomical descriptions may be challenging for readers who are not well-versed in those areas. However, with patience and a keen interest in improving their understanding of singing physiology, readers will benefit greatly from persevering through these sections. In conclusion, "The Child-Voice in Singing" by Francis E. Howard is a remarkable resource for anyone involved in training and nurturing young singers. Its combination of physiological insights and practical applications makes it an invaluable guide for teachers, choir directors, and parents alike. By understanding and implementing the techniques and exercises presented in this book, one can ensure the healthy development and growth of a child's singing voice. First Page: [Transcriber’s Note: A few pages in Chapter VI (Vowels) contain characters that will only display correctly in unicode (utf 8) text readers: ā, a̤, ē, Ī, ō, Ū (“long” vowels) ă, ĕ, ĭ, o͡o (“short” vowels) The “flat” symbol ♭ is also used a few times. Sharps are shown with the “number” sign instead of the less widely available ♯. If any of these characters do not display properly in particular, if the diacritic does not appear directly above the letter or if the quotation marks in this paragraph appear as garbage, make sure your text reader’s “character set” or “file encoding” is set to Unicode (UTF 8). You may also need to change the default font. In the printed text, all musical references including single notes showing pitch were shown on a musical staff. In this e text, these brief passages are shown in brackets as [Music: e' e''], where c' c'' is the octave beginning at middle C. Durations are not significant and have generally been omitted. Within illustrations, text in {braces} was added by the transcriber. Typographical errors are listed at the end of the e text.] THE CHILD VOICE IN SINGING Treated From A Physiological and a Practical Standpoint and Especially Adapted to Schools and Boy Choirs By FRANCIS E... Continue reading book >>

The Child-Voice in Singing treated from a physiological and a practical standpoint and especially adapted to schools and boy choirs By: Francis E. (Francis Edward) Howard (1858-)

"The Child-Voice in Singing" by Francis E. Howard is a comprehensive and insightful guide for anyone interested in understanding the physiological aspects of singing, particularly as it applies to children. This book, with its practical approach, is especially beneficial for teachers, choir directors, and parents looking to nurture the vocal talents of young singers.

The author, Francis Edward Howard, combines his extensive knowledge in both music and physiology to provide a well-rounded perspective on the development and care of a child's singing voice. He begins by delving into the anatomical features of the vocal apparatus, explaining how different muscles and structures contribute to vocal production. This scientific foundation is presented in a clear and accessible manner, making it easily understandable for readers with little to no background in physiology.

One of the book's strengths lies in its emphasis on the specific needs of children's voices. Howard recognizes that young singers have unique challenges and vulnerabilities that need to be addressed and understood. He offers practical advice and exercises tailored to support the healthy and natural development of children's voices. His recommendations are not only based on his own expertise but are also backed by scientific research and studies, further adding to the credibility of his approach.

While "The Child-Voice in Singing" primarily caters to teachers and choir directors, the book's content is equally relevant for parents and guardians of young singers. Whether the reader is looking to provide singing lessons at home or seeking guidance on how to support their child's vocal training, this book offers valuable insights and suggestions.

While the book is comprehensive in terms of its physiological knowledge and practical advice, some readers may find certain sections of the book overly technical. Occasionally, the scientific terminology and anatomical descriptions may be challenging for readers who are not well-versed in those areas. However, with patience and a keen interest in improving their understanding of singing physiology, readers will benefit greatly from persevering through these sections.

In conclusion, "The Child-Voice in Singing" by Francis E. Howard is a remarkable resource for anyone involved in training and nurturing young singers. Its combination of physiological insights and practical applications makes it an invaluable guide for teachers, choir directors, and parents alike. By understanding and implementing the techniques and exercises presented in this book, one can ensure the healthy development and growth of a child's singing voice.

First Page:

[Transcriber’s Note:

A few pages in Chapter VI (Vowels) contain characters that will only display correctly in unicode (utf 8) text readers: ā, a̤, ē, Ī, ō, Ū (“long” vowels) ă, ĕ, ĭ, o͡o (“short” vowels)

The “flat” symbol ♭ is also used a few times. Sharps are shown with the “number” sign instead of the less widely available ♯.

If any of these characters do not display properly in particular, if the diacritic does not appear directly above the letter or if the quotation marks in this paragraph appear as garbage, make sure your text reader’s “character set” or “file encoding” is set to Unicode (UTF 8). You may also need to change the default font.

In the printed text, all musical references including single notes showing pitch were shown on a musical staff. In this e text, these brief passages are shown in brackets as [Music: e' e''], where c' c'' is the octave beginning at middle C. Durations are not significant and have generally been omitted.

Within illustrations, text in {braces} was added by the transcriber. Typographical errors are listed at the end of the e text.]

THE CHILD VOICE IN SINGING

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A Physiological and a Practical Standpoint and Especially Adapted to Schools and Boy Choirs

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