The Child-Voice in Singing Treated from a physiological and a practical standpoint and especially adapted to schools and boy choirs

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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

EN·~2 hours·4 chapters

Chapters

4 total
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TREATED FROM

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A PHYSIOLOGICAL AND A PRACTICAL STANDPOINT AND ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO SCHOOLS AND BOY CHOIRS

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NEW AND REVISED EDITION

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Description

This guide offers a clear, science‑based look at how children’s voices work, translating anatomy and laryngeal physiology into practical advice for classroom and rehearsal settings. It explains the concept of the “head‑voice” and why a gentle, soft tone is both healthier and more musically effective for young singers. Readers will find step‑by‑step methods for shaping vowel formation, breath support, and posture, all presented in language that non‑specialist teachers can follow.

Designed especially for school music programs and boys’ choirs, the book balances theoretical insight with exercises that can be introduced in short, regular lessons. It acknowledges the realities of limited supervisor visits and the need for teachers to build musical understanding before refining performance. By grounding vocal technique in observable physiology, it equips educators with evidence that helps replace harsh, strained singing with a pleasant, sustainable sound.

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The Child-Voice in Singing Treated from a physiological and a practical standpoint and especially adapted to schools and boy choirs Treated from a physiological and a practical standpoint and especially adapted to schools and boy choirs

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (134K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Louise Hope, Nada Prodanovic, David Newman, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-09-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Francis E. (Francis Edward) Howard

b. 1858

A late-19th-century music educator, choirmaster, and writer, he is best known for practical books on training young singers. His work focused on helping teachers and choir leaders develop children's voices safely and effectively.

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