Orthophony; Or, The Cultivation of the Voice, in Elocution: A Manual of Elementary Exercises, Adapted to Dr. Rush's "Philosophy of the Human Voice," and the System of Vocal Culture |
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... clear , forcible , and varied tone . Gymnastic and calisthenic exercises are invaluable aids to the culture and development of the voice , and should be sedulously practised , when opportunity renders them accessible . But even a slight ...
... clear , forcible , and varied tone . Gymnastic and calisthenic exercises are invaluable aids to the culture and development of the voice , and should be sedulously practised , when opportunity renders them accessible . But even a slight ...
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... body . A constrained or a lounging posture , is utterly at variance with a free , unembarrassed use of the voice , or the produc- tion of a clear and full sound . 4. Exercise in " Expulsive , " or forcible Breathing 14 ORTHOPHONY .
... body . A constrained or a lounging posture , is utterly at variance with a free , unembarrassed use of the voice , or the produc- tion of a clear and full sound . 4. Exercise in " Expulsive , " or forcible Breathing 14 ORTHOPHONY .
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... clear , exact , and distinct style . 1 , A - ll ;. 2 , A - rm ; 3 , A - n ; 4 , E - ve ; 5 , Oo - ze , ( long ; ) L - oo - k , ( short ; ) 2 6 , E - rr ; 7 , E - nd ; 8 , I - n ; 9 , Ai - r ; 10 , U - p ; 11 , O - r ; 12 , O - n ...
... clear , exact , and distinct style . 1 , A - ll ;. 2 , A - rm ; 3 , A - n ; 4 , E - ve ; 5 , Oo - ze , ( long ; ) L - oo - k , ( short ; ) 2 6 , E - rr ; 7 , E - nd ; 8 , I - n ; 9 , Ai - r ; 10 , U - p ; 11 , O - r ; 12 , O - n ...
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... clear state of thought , utters his ideas distinctly and impressively , without special study . But defective organization , neglected habit , false tendencies of feeling , and confused conceptions , are so prevalent , that very few ...
... clear state of thought , utters his ideas distinctly and impressively , without special study . But defective organization , neglected habit , false tendencies of feeling , and confused conceptions , are so prevalent , that very few ...
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... clear , though close distinction , between the vowel sounds in urn and earn . 66 Mr. Smart , in his Practice of Elocution , describes the element in question , with perfect exactness and just discrimination . " Er and ir are pronounced ...
... clear , though close distinction , between the vowel sounds in urn and earn . 66 Mr. Smart , in his Practice of Elocution , describes the element in question , with perfect exactness and just discrimination . " Er and ir are pronounced ...
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