Originally published in London 1923, this book contains a detailed work on the art of singing. Anyone possessing a voice and the inclination to sing, either for pleasure or profit, will benefit enormously from putting these suggestions into practice. Many of these earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This book was an absolute delight to read. Replete with wisdom on more than just singing, it offers an intriguing and interesting glimpse into the past with advice that, (in many instances) is still applicable. Those looking for specific exercises to undertake will probably find themselves disappointed as there are not many to be found therein, but the author gives her readers fair warning of that at the start, with the promise that those who wish to put into practice the suggestions she is making will be benefited thereby. Indeed, this book goes far more into the art of how to practice, and the different attitudes that one need undertake while doing so, than it does in regards to what exercises one should do while practicing. All in all I would highly recommend it to anyone, regardless of whether or not they have an inclination towards the higher art of singing.