Synopsis This book is the only book of its kind written on voice-culture for singers in English. Dr. Durga has done extensive research on the scientific methods of voice training in India and USA. She, being a performer herself of Indian Classical Music, has included in the book valuable solutions to eradicate common functional disorders, and detailed analysis of the Physiological, physics and psychological aspects of the voice as musical instrument. "An important maiden work in the field of voice culture for singers and I am sure the book will be useful to all vocalists" -- Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna, famous singer of Indian Classical Music and a multi-faceted personality about the original edition.