Expressive Voice Culture, Including the Emerson System by Jessie Eldridge Southwick
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About this eBook
| Author | Southwick, Jessie Eldridge, 1865-1957 |
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| Title | Expressive Voice Culture, Including the Emerson System |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Expressive Voice Culture, Including the Emerson System" by Jessie Eldridge Southwick is a guide on voice training and vocal expression written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the importance of voice as a reflection of one's emotions and thoughts, advocating for a system that nurtures the natural expressiveness of the voice while emphasizing technical development. The likely topic revolves around vocal techniques and methodologies for effective communication and performance. The content of the book outlines various exercises and principles designed to hone the voice for better resonance, expressiveness, and clarity. Southwick begins with foundational principles of voice culture, explaining how voice is affected by physical health and mental state. She introduces methods for achieving vocal freedom and control, detailing exercises that enhance breath support and resonance. The book progresses to address aspects like tonal quality, pitch, and emotional expression, ultimately culminating in a holistic approach to vocal interpretation. Each chapter builds upon the idea that a well-cultivated voice is essential not only for clear communication but for artistic expression, tying the technical aspects of voice culture to the broader emotional and interpretative capabilities of the speaker. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Voice |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7804 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 6, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 121 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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