The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-04-15
Notes and Half Notes
FROM THE MUSICAL, STUDIO
Conducted By Albert Gerard Thiers.

him a number of English songs includ-
ing Sally in Our Alley" with the re-
quest that he re-harmonize the accom-
paniments, stating very courteously that
he could only pay one pound for each
song. though the British fee for such
work in those days was n shilling. The
offer was accepted, and the London Phil
harmonic Society hearing of IT, sent one
hundred pounds at once, with the mes
sage call on us for any further need"
These are the facts which undoubtedly
led your lecturer to make his statement.
Musical Statement
What is Musical Temperament"
s. S. F.
AS the object of music is to portray
human emotion, so Temperament" is as
sumed to be mere feeling; but it is much
more than that If it were feeling, pure
and simple, then Interpretation would
vary only In degree, not in quality; yet
the difference in the individual tempera-
ment of singers sometimes renders their
Interpretation of the same song radically
different while well within the bounds of
law. of course some songs admit of
greater variation than others, whereas
in opera there is even greater latitude,
SO that among operate artists these in
dividual differences are very clearly de-
lined. Every one is acquainted with
let us say the "Marguerite' of Nine.
Eames and of Nine. Calve. In each case
the character lives-a noble creation
but each of these gifted women separ-
, predominant in herself. This is the key
to the whole matter. Temperament is
born, the result of racial development,
hereditary and many complex laws. II
may and must be educated, but can not
be changed; 1t remains to tinge and col
or the artists work 1t is, in short, the
expression of personality in art.
Thu Tremolo
Will pou kindly tell me what is the
'Tremolo?" G. G. S.
The tremolo, whether voluntary or un-
intentional, Is produced by imperfect CO.
ordination between the brain and the
breath striking the vocal chords. The
breath, by forcing or by weakness can
make vibration either too rapid or too
slow, and the tone consequently sharp
or fiat. 1t is the brain, however, which,
through the auditory nerve, determines
the pitch, and it's struggle to hold II
against either of these faults of breath
control results in the tremolo. OF course
there are strenuous situations, notably
in opera where a momentary tremolo
might give a realistic touch, but any
lapse from vocal control is dangerous,
and the use of this effect particularly so,
because it leads to habitual singing off
pitch. 1t has been the ruin of many a
good voice.
Music in England
/ heard an Englishman say that
music is on a much higher plane in
England than in the United States.
Is this true? Mrs. Strong.
English people are very loyal to old
singers and players. On a certain oc-
casion in the great Albert Hall in Lon
don, heard about five notes of one of
Sims Reeves most celebrated songs the
rest being inaudible, the singers voice
entirely gone; yet the audience went wild
with enthusiastic applause lest the be-
loved artist should be conscious of his
vocal decadence. OF such is the kind
ness of the English people.
Church SingerJ
Is it possible for an ambitious sing
er with a good voice to earn enough
money as church singer in New
York to pay her way? l am poor,
but would be willing to work hard.
have been told that my voice-so-
prano-is exceptional. A. d. I.
If you have youth and an exceptional
Voice apply to The Womens Philhar-
monte Society of New York, Miss Emma
W. Hodkinson, Carnegie Hall. Chairman
or to the international Free Scholar
ship Association 1876 st. Nicholas ave-
nue., New York, but do not come to New
York unless you have money enough to
live in health and comparative comfort
A student of vocal music who Is not pro-
perly fed and comfortably housed will
never succeed.
Tho Boys Voice
How old must boy be before he
can have his voice cultivated?
G. R.
It is best to wait until two years after
he has matured. Any attempt at vocal
cultivation before that time is absolute
ly worthless, and any during the two
years of physical change is absolutely
dangerous to both the voice and the
health.
Nine. Tetrazinni's Voice
Why has Nine. Tetrazinni made
such a sensation? G. M G.
Her voice has been developed ICON
sciously or otherwise). on the relaxed
child quality and it is a physical and
musical manifestation of youthful charm