Orthophony: Or, Vocal Culture in Elocution: A Manual of Elementary Exercises, Adapted to Dr. Rush's "Philosophy of the Human Voice," and Designed as an Introduction to Russell's "American Elocutionist." |
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... professional duties involve the exercise of public speaking . To the former this manual will furnish the mate- rials for a progressive cultivation and development of the vocal - organs , for the useful purposes of education , and.
... professional duties involve the exercise of public speaking . To the former this manual will furnish the mate- rials for a progressive cultivation and development of the vocal - organs , for the useful purposes of education , and.
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... speaking in public . - The plan adopted , in arranging the subsequent exercises , pre- sents the various departments of elocution in the following order : 1. The study of the VOCAL ORGANS . 2. The function of BREATH- ING , as a ...
... speaking in public . - The plan adopted , in arranging the subsequent exercises , pre- sents the various departments of elocution in the following order : 1. The study of the VOCAL ORGANS . 2. The function of BREATH- ING , as a ...
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... speaking . The daily practice of vocal exercises , is the only effectual means of invigorating the organic system , or correcting faults of habit in utterance , and the surest means , at the same time , of fortifying the inward frame ...
... speaking . The daily practice of vocal exercises , is the only effectual means of invigorating the organic system , or correcting faults of habit in utterance , and the surest means , at the same time , of fortifying the inward frame ...
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... speaking or singing . 7. The lungs , a spongy body , consisting of two lobes , into the cells , or little cavities , of which , the air inhaled in breathing , is drawn , and from which it is expelled by the impulse communicated , as ...
... speaking or singing . 7. The lungs , a spongy body , consisting of two lobes , into the cells , or little cavities , of which , the air inhaled in breathing , is drawn , and from which it is expelled by the impulse communicated , as ...
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... or the injudicious habit of using cold water too freely , during the exercise of speaking . 16. The epiglottis , the movable valve , or lid , which covers and guards the glottis , or orifice of the larynx 18 VOCAL CULTURE .
... or the injudicious habit of using cold water too freely , during the exercise of speaking . 16. The epiglottis , the movable valve , or lid , which covers and guards the glottis , or orifice of the larynx 18 VOCAL CULTURE .
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