Twelve Lessons on Breathing and Breath Control - For Singers, Speakers, and Teachers - George E. Thorp

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to the breathing techniques employed by singers and public speakers. Written in simple, clear language and full of useful information, this timeless handbook is highly recommended for modern readers with a practical interest in singing.

"Learn to breathe and control your breath; learn also to increase the power and beautify the quality of your voice; by studying Twelve Lessons on Breathing and Breath Control"

Contents include:

1. Lesson I - In Breathing - A Study of the Movement in Ordinary Inspiration
2. Lesson II - In Breathing - The Parts of the Act of Inspiration
3. Lesson III - In Breathing - The Backward Expansion
4. Lesson IV - In Breathing - The Forward Expansion
5. Lesson V - In Breathing - The Upward Expansion
6. Lesson VI - In Breathing - The Upward Movement of the Chest, continued
7. Lesson VII - Power
8. Lesson VIII - Breath Control Part 1
9. Lesson IX - Breath Control Part 2
10. Lesson X - Breath Control Part 3
11. Lesson XI - Breath Control Part 4
12. Lesson XII - Breath Control Part 5

Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. Originally published in 1896, we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition.