The Mechanism of the Human Voice

Emil Behnke (and Kate Behnke)

(1895), J. Curwen & Sons Ltd.

Table of Contents

Introduction, pp. 1-7

The vocal organ as a musical instrument, pp. 8-61

Differences of the voice-box, or larynx, in children, women and men, pp. 62-68

Movements of the voice-box, or larynx, which can be seen or felt, pp. 69-72

The laryngoscope, and how to use it, pp. 73-79

The teachings of the laryngoscope, pp. 80-105

Appendix—Hints on teaching, pp. 106-125

Voice failure, a new chapter, written for the ninth edition, by Mrs. Emil Behnke, pp. 126-140

Does diaphragmatic breathing apply equally to women as to men?, by reader and response by Mrs. Emil Behnke, pp. 141-142.