The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-20
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easy eAalupieS 10 auu gradually 10 the knoWledgS
of the notes, till both the eye and finger become
almost imperceptibly acquainted with the gamut
in treble and bass, upon all the lines and spaces
and contiguous ledger lines During this process
each lesson conveys some additional instruction,
SO that while the notes are thus gradually learnt,
the pupil becomes acquainted with the six prin-
cipal rules Of fngering-thc value. of the notes
both plain and dotted, from the minim to the
quayel--the playing of chords-neasure, as
pointed out at the beginning of allpieces Of mu-
slc-the mode of counting time and other first
elements Of the art. The whole body of infor-
nation thus gained is brought to view in a reca-
ptulaton, which concludes the first part
The rules and examples of this, as we'll as of
the succeeding parts are gained without, except
in two trifilng instances, committing syllable
to memory.-Carefuly reading the text and
playing the examples, being sufficient to fx
the rudilncnts Of the art in the mind of the pu-
pill.
The second part gradually brings into use eve
ry other necessary point of information, Except
what is reserved for the Appcndix) and is in it.
self most interesting selection of music; it en-
braces a collection Of beautiful and fashionable
airs, selected from the best English, French,
German, and Italian composers, with some ma
tlonal melodies, to the number of thirty, proceed
ed by their appropriate scales, and each air or
melody is made the vehicle of some additional
instruction; SO that the finger and mind are in a
gradual state of improvement in their progress
through this portion of the work. 1t concludes
with second recapitulaton of what has been ac-
quired. Sufficient knowledge is now attained
to enable the scholar to study those pieces
Which progressively lead to the difficulties
of the art, and the mind is amply stored with
every necessary preparation for future exer-
tlons.
The Third part, or .Appendic, contains matters
cG rather higher import and of great value to
student anxious to advance to excellence. It
contains description of the common chord-the
differ nee between major and mnor--the num-
Der of flats and sharps belonging to every tone.
an easy method ofrecollecting the aatsand sharps
in their due ordcr--some directions by which it
may be Tin many instances) ascertained into
what harmony composer modulates, With di-
agrlm giving plain expose of the situation of
every fiat and sharp, both simple and extraneous.
upon the key board Of piano forte.--Much
valuable information is added, respecting time,
lingering, repeats &C., with compendium the
glaces and embellishments of music, and some
paragraphs upon musical expressions, both as it
relates to accent and emphasis. Directions for
tuning the piano forte, with musical vocabulary
and two general indexes; one, of the subjects
treated, the other, Of the marks and signs as they
appear to the eye, conclude the work.
To Teachers, particularly those who are resi-
dent in country towns where music is difficult to
be procured, it is believed that this book, con-
tanning ample matter for instruction. will prove
valuable assistant in the performance of their pro-
fessional duties.
Where the tuition is not to be obtained, Ladies'
who have learned the piano forte in their youth,
may easily recover their own knowledge, or CON-
municate the elementary part to their children
by the use oft.
And though it cannot for moment be suppos-
, ed that the knowledge of SO complex an instru-
ment can be acquired without the aid ofa Tutor;
and an attempt to do so, i'll towns, where expo
rienced teachers are to be found would be some
thing like determination to trace alone diff
cult and intricate tract of country, when plenty
of safe guides were at hand. Yet to persons
who reside at distance from the cities, it may
be honestly promised that some valuable music
al instruction will be gained by the use of this
work.
It is complimentary to this publication, that
some highly accomplished amateurs, whose ac-
quircmcnts are far beyond all elementary tuition,
have obtained copies, being pleased to pronounce
it good book of general reference, and as such
meaning to add it 10 their library. The names of
these, and ofseveral professional gentlemen OF
eminence, might be adduced in proof of the cha
racter of the work.--But aware of the facility
with which recommendations are too often pro-
cured, the Author has preferred to give this
brief Analysis Of the Instructor, and then relying
on his professional character, and long continued
services, for proof that the book which he offers
: is such as he has decrbed, should the rgour OF
g criticism even condemn the work, his many years
| Of labor and residence in the midst of highly
respectable circle of friends, patrons and pupils.
will be sufficient security at least for his inteii
i tions, in presenting to public notice.
n 'sTRe .4naiyticai INSTRUCTOR" is neatly done up
r with stiff paper covers and trimmed edges, orla
# mented with an elegant engraved Title, and con
0 tains upwards of 60 well filled pages: it willbs
sold at the rate Of 50 SO copy-whicl lisa charge
II of but fraction above four cents page, the al
n most unprecedented ressonableness of which
:. for engraved music, must be apparent to ever,
II one
e The work will also be disposed of in separat,
: parts at one dollar each. -
it Orders from any part of the Union, directed
!, post paid, to B. CAnR, Professor of Music, Pha
: delphia, incosing the amount or a draft for th
n SAME on some one in Philadelphia, will be imme
II dlately attended to. The purchasers will pleas
to direct to whom the copy or copies shall be de
ivered, or by what channel of conveyance the,
it shall be forwarded.
3 Teachers, booksellers, and Country Dealers, vii
of be allowed liberal discount foy Cash, by apply
y ing as above
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