The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-13
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cient 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 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 fingering-the value OF the notes
both plain and dotted, from the mnim to the
playing Of chords-measure, as
pointed out at the beginning of all pieces OF nu-
sc-the mode of counting time and other first
elements of the art. The whole body OF intor-
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 trihing instances, committi- s a syllable
to memory. Carefully reading the text and
playing the examples, being sufficient to hx
the rudinents of the art in the mind of the pu-
pill.
The second part gradually brings into use eve
~ other necessary point of information, Except
what is reserved for the Appendx) and is in IT.
self most interesting selection OF musici it en-
braces collection Of beautiful and fashionable
airs, selected from the best English, French,
German, and Italian composers, with some ma
tonal melodies, to the number ofthlrty, proceed
ed by their appropriate scales, and each AR 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 recapitulation OF what has been ac-
aured. 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-
tons.
The third part, or Appendia, contains matters
Of rather higher import and of great value to a
student anxious to advance to excellence. II
contains description of the common chord-the
difference between major and minor-the num-
bcr of flats and sharps belonging to every tone
an easy method of re .oecting the flats and sharps
in their due order-some directions by which it
may be lin many instances) ascertained into
what harmony a composer moduatcs, With dl-
agram 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 tune,
lingering, repeats, &C., with compendium OF the
rraces and embellishments of music, and some
paragraphs upon musical expressions, both as it
reIates to accent and emphasis. Directions for
tuning the piano forte, with musical vocabulary
and two general indexes; one, OF the subjects
treated the otler, of the marks and signs as they
appear to the eye, conclude the work.
10 Teachers, particularly those who are resi-
dent in country towns where music is diihcuit 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 conf
municate the elementary part to their children
by the use OF .,
ed that the knowledge OF so complex an instru-
ment can be acquired without the aid ota Tutor;
and an attempt to do so, in towns, where expe-
rienced teachers are to be found, would be some
thing like a 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.
1t is complimentary to this publication, that
some highly accomplished amateurs, whose ac-
qtlirements arc far beyond all elementary tuition,
have obtained copies, being pleased to pronounce
it a rood book of general reference, and as such
meaning to add it to 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 tins
brief Analysis of the Instructor, and then relying
on his professional character, and long continued
services, for proof that the book which he onefS
is such as he has decrbed, should the rgouf Oh
. criticism even condemn the work, his many years
| of labor and residence in the midst OF high!,iy
: respectable circle of friends, patrons ana pupis
viii be sufficient security, at least iof MS 'ten
!. tions. in presenting to public notice.
n sTNe haalwicaI INSTRUCTOR IS neatly done uT
r with stiff paper covers and trimmed . edges orna
f mented With an elegant engraved Title, and con
q tains upwards Of 60 well filled pages; it will b
>. sold At the rate of - so copy-which isa charg
n of hut fraction above four cents page, the a
r. most unprecedented reasonableness OF which
). for engraved music, must be apparent to ever
n one. -
c The work will also be disposed of in separat
: parts at one dollar each
St Orders from any part of the Union, directe'
i, post paid, to B. Cam, Professor of Music, Phil
y dephia, nclosng the amount or draft for Il
m same on some one in Philadelphis, will be ilnIn
in diately attended to. The purchasers will plea
to direct to whom the copy or copies shall be q
livcred, or by what channel Of conveyance th'
Mt shall be forwarded.
g- Teachers, Booksellers, and Country Dealers, "
of be allowed liberal discount for Cash, BY apPi