They do not apply the principles of their art when
they attempt to sing.
The devices we use are a study of elastic vowel form and flexible
articulation, applied by the emphasis and accent of important words in
phrases and sentences. Then a study of the character and tone color
necessary to express the meaning of the words. Then a use of the earnest,
impressive, persuasive voice, as the text may demand. By using these forces
or principles, as suggested by the thought and sentiment of the words, we
arouse the emotional power, the magnetism of the voice, and thus influence
the hearer. Through the elocution of singing we place our emotional, our
personal expression upon a high and lofty plane. We thus express the
central thought, the high ideals of the composer, and through the earnest,
impressive voice impart them to the hearer.
ARTICLE FOUR.
THE SEVENTH PRINCIPLE OF ARTISTIC SINGING.
The seventh principle of artistic singing is
_Interpretation_.
_Theory_.--Singing means infinitely more than the use of words and
music; it means the expression of the author's idea as a whole.
_Devices_.--The application of all true principles by drawing, as it
were, a mental and emotional tone-picture, as suggested by words and music.
The following article upon this subject was kindly written, especially for
this book, by my friend and pupil, the well known teacher, Mr. John
Randolph.
Interpretation in song is the faithful reproduction of the intention of
both poet and composer.
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