These movements have a wonderful influence on the
voice, for the simple reason that they are based upon Nature's laws and
common sense. These truths are destined to influence, sooner or later, the
entire vocal world.
A great truth cannot always be suppressed, and some day someone will
present these truths in a way that will compel their recognition. They are
never doubted now by those who understand them, and they are appreciated by
such to a degree of enthusiasm. I am well aware that when these movements
are spoken of in the presence of the followers of the prevailing rigid or
limp schools, they exclaim, "Why, we do the same thing. We use the body
too." Of course they use the body, but it is by no means the same. Their
use of the body is often abuse, and not only of the body, but of the voice
as well.
The influence on the singing voice of a rightly used or rightly trained
body is almost beyond the ability of man to put in words.
All singing should be rhythmical. These flexible bodily movements develop
rhythm.
All singing should be the result of vitalized energy and never of muscular
effort. These movements arouse energy and make direct effort unnecessary.
Singing should be restful, should be the result of power in repose or under
control. These movements, and these movements alone, make such conditions
possible.
All singing should be idealized, should be the result of self-expression,
of an expression of the emotions. This is impossible except through correct
bodily action.
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