Much better results will be obtained by practising without any accompaniment.

The sound of the piano or other instrument distracts the pupil, prevents both pupil and teacher from hearing the voice, and hinders progress.
IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS The manner in which Exercise I and those that follow is practised is of the utmost importance.

Therefore carefully note and apply the following: 1.

Fully pronounce the word _hung_ (_u_ as in _stung_) at once, and prolong the tone, not on the vowel sound but on the _ng_ sound.

This establishes the proper head and nasal resonance at the very beginning of the exercise.
2.