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What do serious artists strive to help others achieve?
What do serious artists strive to help others achieve?
What is required for the true art of song?
What is required for the true art of song?
How long was the study of singing at the Prague Conservatory?
How long was the study of singing at the Prague Conservatory?
What is the author's opinion about the 'factory system' of music education?
What is the author's opinion about the 'factory system' of music education?
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What happens to the mistakes and deficiencies of students under the 'factory system'?
What happens to the mistakes and deficiencies of students under the 'factory system'?
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What is the author's main concern about the art of song?
What is the author's main concern about the art of song?
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According to the author, what is the most important practice for aspiring artists?
According to the author, what is the most important practice for aspiring artists?
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What is the purpose of strict examinations for pupils, according to the author?
What is the purpose of strict examinations for pupils, according to the author?
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What is the author's view on the current state of singing conservatories?
What is the author's view on the current state of singing conservatories?
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What does the author suggest pupils do to learn about the vocal organs?
What does the author suggest pupils do to learn about the vocal organs?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Singing
- Scientific men disagree on the functions of vocal organs, but every serious artist wants to help others sing well and beautifully.
- The true art of song requires healthy vocal organs, a good ear, talent, intelligence, industry, and energy.
The Problem with Modern Singing Education
- In former times, 8 years were devoted to studying singing, allowing teachers to correct mistakes and pupils to learn self-judgment.
- Today, artists are turned out in factories (conservatories) or by busy teachers, receiving a certificate of competence in just 2 years.
- This factory system hides mistakes and deficiencies until the student's public career begins, with no time or teacher to correct them.
The Consequences of Factory Methods
- The incompetence and lack of talent are soon exposed, leading to a sad end for factory-produced singers.
- The whole art of singing is being sacrificed to these factory methods.
The Need for Proper Study
- Artists should acknowledge their deficiencies and discuss ways to overcome them, putting pride aside.
- Only then can bad singing and inartistic effort be checked, and the noble art of singing come into its rights again.
Preliminary Practice
- To become artists, students should start with serious practice in tone production, breathing, lung and palate functions, and clear pronunciation.
- This would help recognize talent or lack thereof, and the "proletariat of singers" would disappear.
- Pupils should learn preparatory books by heart, make drawings, and undergo strict examinations to learn vocal organ functions.
Artistic Singing vs. Natural Singing
- Artistic singing differs from natural singing in a clear and fundamental way, but the exact difference is not fully explained.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of singing, vocal techniques, and the art of song. It discusses the importance of natural talent and health for effective singing.
