LESSON XI. In this and the remaining lessons the particular exercises in Position and Breathing will be omitted, but it is not intended that they should be neglected in the class drill. Exercises, similar to those presented in the previous lessons, should form part of every class exercise. It is not the purpose of the work to present every exercise that should be given to pupils; much will be left for the teacher to supply. 1. Let the carrion rot. 2. Odd! 'tis very odd indeed. 3. And the rock shall rear its head. 4. Unconsciously he executes the will of God. EXERCISES IN ORAL EXPULSIVE. Repeat the sounds, words, and exercises in Expulsive Form, Oral Quality. 2. Take a message and a token, to some distant friends of mine. EXERCISES Contrasting Oral Orotund and Pure Tone in the Effusive and Expulsive Forms. Repeat the above elements, words, and sentences with 1. Effusive Oral. 2. Expulsive Pure Tone. 3. Effusive Orotund. 4. Expulsive Oral. 5. Effusive Pure Tone. 6. Expulsive Orotund. ORAL, EXPULSIVE FORM-WHEN USED. The Oral in the Expulsive Form is appropriately employed in the expression of intense suffering, extreme weakness and exhaustion, and foppery and affectation. EXAMPLE: EXHAUSTION. Oral, Expulsive Form. Wounded. WILLIAM E. MILLER. LET me lie down Just here, in the shade of this cannon-torn tree, Let me lie down. O, it was grand! Like the tempest we charged, in the triumph to share; On, on, o'er intrenchments, o'er living and dead, Weary and faint, Prone on the soldier's couch, ah, how can I rest, O, that last charge! Right through the dread hell-fire of shrapnel and shell, It was duty! Some things are worthless, and some others so good My mother, dear mother! with meek tearful eye, Great Heaven! this bullet-hole gapes like a grave; Is there never a one of you knows how to pray, Pray! Pray! Our Father! our Father! why don't you proceed? Ebbing away! The light of the day is turning to gray. Our Father in Heaven,-boys, tell me the rest, While I stanch the hot blood from this hole in my breast. There's something about the forgiveness of sin; I'll follow your words and say an amen. Here, Morris, old fellow, get hold of my hand, And, Wilson, my comrade,-O! wasn't it grand When they came down the hill like a thunder-charged cloud, And were scattered like mist by our brave little crowd? I am dying; bend down, till I touch you once more; Where's Wilson,-my comrade,-here, stoop down your Can't you say a short prayer for the dying and dead? QUESTIONS. 1. What is the topic of this lesson? 2. Define the Oral, Expulsive Form. 3. When should it be used? 4. Why does the selection require Oral Expulsive? 5. Does it require Oral Expulsive throughout? 6. Why is the Oral Explosive omitted? 1. Up, comrades, up! 2. They sup full well. 3. The cup is full of poison. 4. Your apprehension must be dull. Aspirate. The Aspirate is that quality of voice in which the breath is sent forth from the organ in a whisper-tone with the resonance in the middle of the mouth. Without command of the Aspirate Quality it is impossible to give appropriate expression to the emotions of fear, awe, horror, dread, amazement, and similar passions. The Aspirate, when combined with Orotund, intensifies the utterance of deep solemnity, sublimity, adoration, and profound reverence. It is in this combined form that the Aspirate will be of the greatest practical advantage to the general student. |