The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-08-03

For upwards of fifteen years, the Author has been
in the habit Of occasionally giving his pupils the
introductory part Of their studies in the form de-
tailed i'll the present work, and during the last
two years the system has been again, and again.
tested by several pupils advantageously, study
ing the elementary part of music entirely from
the examples and lessons as they now stand in
the Analytical Instructor.
The work is divided into three parts;-
The irst-which is ornamentcd with an elegant
copper plate vignette, showing, by female fig
ure, seated at the piana forte, the true position of
the body, hands and fingers; begins by simply
teaching few notes in the treble and bass, sufh-
ccnt to lay the fingers of each hand on the keys
Of the piano forte, and proceeds by short and
easy examples to add gradually to the knowledge
OF the notes, till both the e, and finger become
almost impcrccptbly acquainted with the ganut
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 prn-
cpal rules of fngerng-the value of the notes
! both plain and dotted, from the minirn to the
quaver-the playing of chords-measure, as
pointed out at the beginning Of all pieces of mu-
sic-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-
pituation, which concludes the first part.
The rules and examples of this, as well as of
the succeeding parts, are gained without, except
in two tnfing instances, committing syllable
to memory. Carefully reading the text and
playing the examples, being sufficient to fix
the rudments of the art in the mind of the pu-
pill
The second part gradually brings into use evc-
ry other necessary point of information, Except
what is reserved for the Appendix) and is in it.
self most interesting selection of music; it en-
braces collection Of beautiful and fashionable
airs, selected from the best English, French,
German, and Italian composers with some ma
tional melodies, to the number ofthirty, 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 q
& adual state of improvement in their progress
through this portion of the work. 1t concludes
with sec ond recapitulation of what has been ac-
qaired. 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 tor future exer-
tons.
The third part, or .9ppendir, contains matters
of rather higher import and OF great value to a
student anxious to advance 10 excellence. 1t
contains description Of the common chord-the
difference between MAJOR and minor-the num-
ber of flats and sharps belonging to every tone
an easy method of recoectng the hatsand sharps
in their due ordcr-some directions by which it
may be (in many instances) ascertaned into
what harmony composer modulatcs, xith di-
agr.m giving plain expose of the situation of
every flat and sharp, both simple and cxtraneous,
upon the key board Of a piano torte.-Much
valuable information is added, respecting time,
lingering, repeats, &c., with compendium ofthe
l.eb, of
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 a
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 com
municate the elementary part to their children
by the use of it.
, And though it cannot for moment be suppos-
ed that the knowledge ofso complex an instru-
ment can be acquired without the aid ofa Tutori
and an attempt to do so, in towns, where expe-
9 rienced teachers are to be tound would be some
thing like determination TO trace alone diff
cult and intricate tract of country, when plenty
I 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.
: 1t is complimentary to this publication, that
some highly accomplished amateurs, whose nc,
uuircments are far beyond all elementary tuition,
have obtained copies, being pleased to pronounce
: it good book Of general reference, and rs such
f meaning to add it to their library. The names OF
! these, and ofseveral professional gentlemen OF
b emnence, 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 decribed, should the rigour OF
' 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 tneh'
tioas, in presenting to public notice.
"7He .laal,yticM Instructor" is neatly done up
with stiff paper covers and trimmed edges, orna-
. mentcd with an elegant engraved Title, and con
tans upwards Of 50 we'll filed pages: it will be
sold at the rate of 81 so a copy--whch lisa charge