The Art Of Singing: Based On The Principles Of The Old Italian Singing-masters, And Dealing With Breath-control, Production Of The Voice A

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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can often download a free scanned copy of the original work from the publisher. Not indexed or illustrated, this 1921 edition emphasizes the importance of sound quality in singing. The Italian maxim "Cerca la qualita, e la quantita verra" highlights that striving for quality will lead to quantity. By focusing on notes produced with controlled breath, singers can naturally adjust their voices to their breath force, which is influenced by individual physical build but primarily shaped through study and practice. Beginners may struggle with breath force, yet it remains essential for artists to regulate their voice's intensity within natural limits and enhance note quality. Lamperti stressed that singers should never use more voice than what can be produced with proper breath control, insisting that the voice must be dominated by breath, not the other way around. Intensity is crucial for expression in singing; without it, the art's highest effects are unattainable. A common mistake is confusing voice force with breath force. While breath intensity should be maximized when the voice is properly produced, poor singers often resort to loud, incorrectly produced sounds instead of exploring the voice's lighter gradations, which contribute to grace and ease in good singing.