The mechanism of the human voice

"The Mechanism of the Human Voice" by Emil Behnke, is a scientific exploration of how humans create sound, targeted toward singers and speakers. Written in the 1800s, it explains how our vocal organs function by comparing them to a finely tuned instrument. The guide starts by noting a decrease in singing quality from those times. Addressing the importance of correct breathing, the document then uses scientific discoveries to challenge old-fashioned teaching styles, so that the reader begins to learn precisely how voices produce sound.