The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-06-10
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1--WE subscriber having wished, for some
4 time past, TO vsi. the interior of Virginia,
has now the pleasure OF Offering his services,
as PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, to the citizens
oil Lyncbburg, and its vicinity-and us his
plan OF instruction differs very essentially
from that which is commonly employed, he
hopes TO be excused for Offering a few re-
marks.
Music is too often considered as a mere m G.
chhhlcal requirement, and many OF those who
have studied il, as a polite accomplishment
have been taught 10 rely chiefly upon the
strength of their recollection, and their ma
nnal dexterity. They 90 on learning tune af-
Ter tune, without knowledge of the general
| principles of the science, until their memory
aud their time can accomplish no more; they
now forget the old, as fast as they can acquire
the new, and often at an expense of time and
labor, which would have sutliced 10 render
them first rate musicians: even those with the
best ear, and the finest natural turn for music,
begin to regard the practise, as a burdensome
task.
Music, however, is a science as beautifully
and systematically connected in all its parts
and ms fixed in all its principles, as Mathcma-
ties or Astronomy when so taught, lis
pleasures address themselves to our mental,
rs well AS our animal nature. II is capable at
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intellect, aud delghting the sense When mu-
steal instruction is properly conducted, the
scholar does not simply learn to add tune to
| tune, without the assistance of the teacher.
! bnt becomes thoroughly acquainted with the
principles OF the science, rs well as the pr .
lice of the art. The performance of a new
piece is then easy as the reading of new
novel; and the exercise of this elegant ac-
eompiShment, no longer felt as abour, be-
comes lasting source of enjoyment TO our
selves, aud 10 all with whom we are connect.
ed 10y ties of social intercourse. II would be
snperfuous further TO particularze a plan, she
success OF which, has already been proved by
experience but it may be sufficient to say
that II occasion offer, he latters himself nc
shall be enabledto demonstrate the excellence
ol his method-in impartng practical and
scientific acquaintance with Music To all who
are DESTROYS, especially to that part of So
eiety to which this study more particularly
longs.
In every instance, wherever he has given
instruction, he has found among his class, IA
scholar or more, (who had probably learned
tor several years. that acknowledged that
they knew not the pleasure of understanding
music as science, the association of mind
&c. and Taste, which is usually COMPOUNDED
with an ear for music will on the proposed
plan be shewn to be the effect of judgment
The subscriber will attend, when required,
10 give lessons in town, or at any moderate
distance in the country. For the accommo-
dalton ofhispupis. lekeeps on hand a great
variety OF music, Italian, French, and English,
and all the necessary books to accompany his
method OF instruction He would remark
that in Academies and other places where it
has been practicable to arrange his scholars
IN classes, ne has touud them to receive much
advantage and great beneft--and TO progress
more rapidly than those who receive lessons
singly or without competition. Ii is intended
also, TO organize musical associations OF young
gentlemen after The Italian style, but little
known III this country.
N. B.-References can be made TO Mr.. II.
Morris, principal of the Lynchburg Female
Academy, and Edmund Penn of New Glas-
gov, Amherst county, or a lte addressed to
.1 JOHN A. SCONCIA,
Professor of Music, Fredericksburg, Va.
will be promptly attended to.
May 80 w2w 43