How to Sing
by OpenStories
Original author: Luisa Tetrazzini
"How to Sing" by Luisa Tetrazzini is a guide on vocal training and techniques written in the early 20th century. The book offers insights and practical advice for aspiring singers, whether they pursue singing as a hobby or seek a professional career. Tetrazzini draws on her extensive experience in the operatic world to lay out essential principles for developing vocal talent. The opening of the book introduces Tetrazzini's motivation for writing it; she frequently receives letters from individuals seeking advice on how to cultivate their singing abilities. Expressing her belief that becoming a successful singer requires hard work and commitment, she emphasizes the importance of self-discovery in one's vocal journey. This section sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, where Tetrazzini discusses various aspects of singing, including the necessary training, qualities needed, and the significance of voice placement and breath control. Overall, her practical approach and wealth of experience promise valuable insights for singers at all levels.
How to Sing, by Luisa Tetrazzini. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #65146.
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31 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter143 words
- 2.Chapter I: Don’t Wait to Be “found”556 words
- 3.Chapter II: Your Aim581 words
- 4.Chapter III: Why Singers Are Scarce545 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Period of Training448 words
- 6.Chapter V: Qualities Needed568 words
- 7.Chapter VI: General Culture566 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Study an Instrument467 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Voice583 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Good and Bad “maestri”1,149 words
- 11.Chapter X: Compass and Quality605 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Age to Start Training166 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Anatomy and Physiology552 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Breathing730 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Vocal Cords1,441 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Placing the Voice936 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: Registers1,109 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Faults564 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Coloratura Singing1,401 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Enunciation967 words
- 21.Chapter XX: Language1,661 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: Style and Interpretation754 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: How I Sing an Aria915 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: Practising1,640 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: The Artist and the Gramophone690 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: Studying a Rôle950 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: Choice of Début Work801 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: Rehearsals284 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: Contracts562 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: Concert Work676 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: Health, Diet, Etc779 words