Pupils should habitually listen to their own voices, for between the hearing and feeling of the voice a knowledge of progress can be obtained.

The function of the ear in governing voice production is thus stated by Prof.Mills: "The nervous impulses that pass from the ear to the brain are the most important guides in determining the necessary movements." Mr.Ffrangcon-Davies maintains that, "The training of the ear is one-half of the training of the voice." The student should improve every opportunity to hear the best singers and speakers, for both consciously and unconsciously we learn much by imitation.

Good examples are often our best teachers.
Keeping well in mind the principles stated above, we are now ready to begin their application in placing the voice--that is, in setting it free--not by learning some strange and difficult action, but by cultivating normal action.
EXERCISES FOR PRACTICE The following exercises are designed for the primary development of a correct tone and for the test of the perfection of every tone at every stage of development.

They are based upon the assumption that all tones of the voice should be focused and delivered precisely alike.
Their use should constitute a part of the daily practice of the singer or speaker.
I give but few exercises for each point to be gained.

Intelligent teachers and pupils will add an infinite variety to suit each case, but the exercises given appear to me to be the best for initial practice.