Ear And Voice Training By Means Of Elementary Sounds Of Language (1889)

Ear and Voice Training by Means of Elementary Sounds of Language is a comprehensive guide to improving one's ability to hear and produce sounds in spoken language. Written by Norman Allison Calkins and first published in 1889, the book is a pioneering work in the field of phonetics and speech therapy.The book begins with an introduction to the basic sounds of the English language, including vowels, consonants, and diphthongs. Calkins explains how to produce each sound and provides exercises to help readers improve their pronunciation.The second part of the book focuses on ear training, with exercises designed to help readers distinguish between similar sounds and identify sounds in different contexts. Calkins also provides tips for improving one's ability to listen and understand spoken language.The final section of the book covers voice training, with exercises to help readers develop proper breathing, pitch, and articulation. Calkins also discusses the importance of expression and emotion in spoken language, and provides guidance on how to convey meaning through tone and inflection.Overall, Ear and Voice Training by Means of Elementary Sounds of Language is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, whether for personal or professional reasons. Its clear explanations and practical exercises make it accessible to readers of all levels, from beginners to advanced learners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.