During the past several months we have been working on a proposed model for the American Singer canary. this model must of necessity be type lined, but not too much lined if such typing would interfere with song production through elongation of the neck or pinching in at the throat.

During the past several months we have been working on a proposed model for the American Singer canary. this model must of necessity be type lined, but not too much lined if such typing would interfere with song production through elongation of the neck or pinching in at the throat.

We must not lose sight of the fact that song organism requires room for vibrations both up and across, especially in the region of the throat or breast.  It is for this reason that the beautiful lines of a Yorkshire have been discarded because of the tightening of the organism in that region.  the large sized modern border canary has the required room for song rendition, and together with the excellent appearance of this type we find that there is no objectionable reason for accepting it as our model except for some necessary changes to allow for inherited characteristic roller infusion.

A study of voice culture is advised for those who wish to know their subject more fully.  Two suggested books are Science and Singing, by Ernest G. White, published in 1938 in London by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., and The Science of Voice, by Douglas Stanley, published by Carl Fischer, Inc., New York.  your local library may carry these books.

When we learned why and how song is produced we will be more capable of producing better birds than those who do not have this knowledge.

Now let us consider the song of the American Singer further.  We know that if both parents have bass voices the offspring will inherit their vocal tone.  Some of us may prefer song production in a higher pitch, possibly in the medium range or what is termed mezzo-soprano.  It is then reasonable to resort to matings of a soprano to an alto for by such inter-voice breeding we but intensify the higher range.

Song being rated as at about 75 per cent of the total points accredited to a perfect A.S. compels us to resort to song production as paramount, but type must also be represented so we suggest that the songsters be selected from the stud showing type form.

This coming year will see the combined activities of our club members devoted to the drawing up a of a chart for A.S. judging.  When the objective has been accomplished it will be published for every fancier to study.  Meanwhile, select your breeding stud from the best roller and best type of border canary.  Lon necks, long legs, small heads, cross wings, fish tails do not fit into the conception of America's new American Singer canary.