Resonance in Singing and Speaking by Thomas Fillebrown

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Resonance in Singing and Speaking by Thomas Fillebrown is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the art and mechanics of vocalization, focusing on voice production, resonance, and the physiological structures involved in singing and speaking. It aims to provide a systematic approach for both teachers and students, drawing on the author’s extensive professional experience in voice development and surgical practices related to vocal issues. The opening of the work lays a foundation for understanding the author’s innovative methods in voice training. Fillebrown begins by reflecting on his own experiences with vocal challenges and the traditional misconceptions surrounding voice production. He emphasizes the importance of resonance in achieving a beautiful tone and challenges the antiquated views on registers and vocal registers, asserting that they do not exist naturally. The introductory chapters further outline the anatomical aspects of the vocal instrument and set the stage for the practical exercises and principles that will follow in the text, emphasizing a holistic understanding of voice development through physiological and psychological dimensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)