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The Philadelphia Association Pilgrims from twenty-seven 8tates as¬ number of banda, each to be supplied with a has subscribed $40,000 to the Liberty Loan, sembled to hear the Bach Festival at Beth¬ suitable library of music, and the fact that Irom Its endowment fund. lehem, Pa. The B minor mass was t> some of them number nearly fifty players, . signal honors: the honorary degree of vlfce de resistance this year. It is an inter¬ the quantity does not seem so summing. Master of Arts at Atlanta University, and The Society of American Musicians (Chi¬ esting fact that this festival had a prede¬ the award of the Splngarn medal, a medal cago) has voted to divert half of its avail¬ cessor in Bethlehem just 175 years ago. The The National Arts' Club, which recently which la given annually to that member of able hinds to the purchase of Liberty Bonds. early Moravians who peopled this town were offered a prize of $250 for the best Amerl the colored race and American citizenship conspicuous for their love of and culture in can war song (which was not awardedl, has who baa made the highest achievement dur¬ music. The first copies of Haydn's quar¬ now increased this aum to $500, which it ing the preceding year. tettes to reach this country came to Beth¬ offers ."or the beat musical settings of Daniel lehem, and it was there that the Creation M. Henderson's poem, The Road to France. The members of the Chicago Symphony DB, P. P. Claxton, Com¬ and the Seasons had their first performance Copies of the poem may be obtained from the Orchestra (formerly Thomas' Orchestra), to missioner of Education, hns been urging that In this country. National Arts' Club Defense Committee, the number of elghty-aeven, are to be In¬ aeekdaj organ recitals, specially adapted to Grammercy Park, New York. The competi¬ sured, on the group plan, to the amount of children, be given In all churches. Percy Grainger conducted several of his tion closes September 15, 1017. $1,000 apiece. The association of public- own works at the Norfolk (Conn.) and spirited Chicagoans, by which the orchestra John McCormack, tire noted Irish tenor, Evanston (Ill.) musical festivals in June. Is owned and supported, baa arranged to has taken out United States naturalization Rumor has it that the eminent Australian uiviueu uvvi mr - - — - provide for the premiums. papers. has enlisted In the United States Louis Koemmenlch, the former leader. Army as an oboist. Though Mr. Daroroacb baa been appointed The Iota Chapter of the Mu Phi Epsilon by the Executive Committee, a large number Sorority announces that It will give a Performances of American composers’ of members favor Mr. Koemmenlch, and a scholarship In a musical Institution In Cbt works In the larger forms are becoming more split is threatened. cago to a needy student passing a specified frequent. As an instance, Stillman Kelly's examination. The contest will be held In Aladdin Suite has had six performances the Chicago, September 5th. Full Information past season: his New England Symphony, Los Angeles Is making intelligent lovers of music by her splendid system in public may lie obtained from Mrs. E. R. Compton. tour, and his Macbrath Suite, two; all by 54^ Sheridan Square, Evanston, Ill. first-class symphony . school instruction. Not content with the i among the novelties Mr. Damrosch is usual instruction In vocal music solely, she planning to bring out next season. Not¬ John Philip Sousa, the noted bandmaster, has over one hundred separate and duly The Matinee Musical Club of Philadelphia, withstanding Us name, the composition hns who Is now charged with the task of organ¬ organized school orchestras, numbering In an organization of 800 members, meeting izing and training bands for the navy, has all over 1,400 players. Los Angeles is easily weekly In Philadelphia’s largest hotel, will no allusion to the present war, having been one of the foremost American music centers devote all next year to American music end .purchased a large supply of music for the —possessing an excellent symphony orches- American composers. The club has a small purpose, amounting, it is said, to nearly a string orchestra and a ladles' chorus of 10o. carload. When one remembers the large Composers desiring to have their works per¬ formed are requested to communicate with Mrs. S. W. Cooper, 2306 Delaney Place. Philadelphia, Pa. Joseph Bonnet, the eminent French AUGUST, 1917 organist, will not return lo France, but will CONTENTS FOR The Netn York Globe has been conducting an exceedingly active musical department In make a tour of the United States next PAGE PAGE When the Honeymoon is Over, Its columns. In addition to this It has ar World of Music. 503 Ina B. Hudson 547 ranged popular concerts. One recently A short season of Spanish light opera Editorial . «05 given at the Casino was given free to Globe 5*s begun at the Garden Theatre in New Corn and Chorus.^ ^ ^ readers. Thousands were turned awav un fork early In June. The Real Accomplishments. 506 able to gain admission. Simple Cure for Stage-fright. 506 Department for Vocalists, MR The "National Rylvan Theatre," the first How to Regain Your Technic. The seventh annual convention of the theatre ever directly under the auspices of Edward Hardy 506 Racramento Music Teachers' Association was «nr national government, was opened in Department for Organists, Paths to an American National y A. W. 1/archant 552 held June 2!>th and 30th. July 1st, 2d and Washington on June 2d, In the presence of School of Music, 3d. Mr. Daniel Greggory Mason was among "important audience. It is an out-of-door Reginald De Koven 507 Musical Questions Answered. 555 the guests of honor. Washington*0'018 pait °* *hc pallt system of Department for VlolinUts^ ^ ^ A Bracelet of Fifths. ...E. A. Gest 508 The demands of the American Society of Authors. Composers and Publishers. In col¬ ,. ®T; Louis now rejoices in a municipal Humor in Music.Arthur Elson 500 Fingering of .he Violoncello.^ ^ M7 The Echo Exercise, „ . , lecting royalties for the public performance amon I °f the °Pen n|r variety located Grace Busenbark 510 of music, have been supported by a recent Bright Ideas for Musical Children. 558 Supreme Court decision. It Is. however, Spasmodic Performance, resulting unfortunately for the professional Mrs. Noah Brandt 510 Puzzle Page.Bam Loyd 559 musicians employed at hotels and similar How Can We Do Our Bit? places, as the proprietors are cutting down Modest Altschuler, conductor of the Rus- Dr. Roland Dlggle 510 MUSIC the size of the orchestras or discharging them dbti.,. Jmpho?-v Orchestra, predicts that, altogether, In view of the Increased expense. evnlvf ro.m the war, America will begin to New Material in Musical Comport- Ml Terealta .Teresa Carreno 523 voive a truly national music. tion .Cyril Scott 511 The Old, Old Love (Vocal) >w x Plaving Close to the Keys, R. de Horen 526 In London, states that, apropos t_ .. J*0™' !kL'' is faHlng into line enthusias- ' I.eRoy R. Campbell 513 creased military success of the Allies and l*5|i„ e,matter of community singing, the feeling in Great Britain that they have famiitL Sundnv Sings" of patriotic and Teresa Carrefio (obituary). 514 at last "turned the corner," comes a revival High School Credits In Texas. .. 514 In many of the leaser lines of activity which bad been suffering partial eclipse during the HaT,vfha!!.DrP^rr™8^«^ 515 war thus far. Their own subscription list, Hunting Scene from the Ozark for Instance, has greatly Increased since the Defense of Versatility.^ ^ ^ Mountains.C. W. hern 534 beginning of the year. State1 c®* 8un« tbc st(1P8 o* the The Night Train. . Mary Gall Clark 535 Curious Facts In B17 The Goblins Polka. „ The Musical Herald, of London, give* a hef*?7 Texas, has distinguished Vary Helen Brown 535 list of the compositions that are selected formanen It,na y « successful per- Practical Points for Parents.^ ^ 5lg Twilight In Autumn..TT. if. Felton 536 to be published under the Music Publishing uDdt? th °i Gounod s Faust bv local talent. Scheme of the Carnegie Trust. It includes Little Dance .H. R. Ward 537 symphonies by E. L. Balnton, Granyllle Ban- *■«yotrIvr»tl0V’f Mr- r'osh- The °Pera Reasons for 518 wellas«n«5 ,tngPrl- costumed and acted, ns Mocking Eyes .B. Anthony 538 tock and R. Vaughn Williams, operas by a$ tj nn»an?—p. H,rnP,v given ns a cantata, Lily Bells.Idly Strickland 540 Rutland Boughton and Rlr C. V. Stanford, ties. °ow occasionally done by choral socle- Shall Pupils Imitate^ g H{pfcher 518 a symphonic suite by F. Bridge, and a Gavotte Pastorale (WP^gjan^ ^ pianoforte quartette by H. Howejls. The Etude Master Sturt v Page. n truat alma to further the publication of *’•7°(oimw!*^' j forces of Beattie, Wash.. Bizet, Godard. Massenet . 510 Love’s Sweet Longing . C. H. Clark 542 major works of serious composers of Great “RASTUS’ Britain, which might not prove desirable ART GALLERY.’ 'Pine W&^nKds,JnfProducinK a new opera, Charpentler. Ravel. D'Tndy. Cesar Sweetheart (Violin and Plano), Painted by Edward V. Brewer for Cream of Wheat Co which «0,h foe text and music of Eddie For 548 publishing ventures for the regular music being the* Sent tie men: Gerard Tonnlng publishing houses. Copyright 1917 by Cream of Wheat Cl- the ,lCt r^fr al,rt Cyr" Arthur Player Teachers' Round Table.. V. J. Corey 521 La Charmense.J. L. Oscar Fontaine 544 life and thf*' T10 s,orv deals with Indian Feeling Time-pulses. ...B H Wlke 5-2 »hd the early history of Seattle. "Hear Dem Bella" .W. Rolfe 544 Simple Transposing.Bertl WU My Lovely Nancy (Vocal^ ^ ^ tot, i],: lh North shore Festival (Evans Do Not Teach Too Soon., 522 The u>0l;| ,„*8- •» usual, a great success. Ah, Pensive ^(Nocel).^ ^ A society has been formed In T^lpzlg for *«s T'Jyeiilvf part of the undertaking for Weak Finger-Joints,_ the purpose of arousing Interest In the works Legend Performance of Sullivan's Golden of Max Reger. Richard Strauss has been tt8d«r the iooHh0u’.s of slx hundred voices, made president. ••slated hv *®??#r*hlp of Peter Lutkln, and ™ Dy eminent soloists. Page 502 THE ETUDE AUGUST ijjj r VALUABLE QUICK ORDER Uj

TEACHERS EVERYWHERE ARE ORDERJNG THEIR MUSIC SUPPugl NOW TO PREPARE FOR WHAT BANKERS IN ALL PARTS OF AMERICA PREDICT WILL HIGHLY PROSPEROUS SEASON. L

PRIMERS—RUDIMENTARY WORKS INSTRUCTORS—Continued PIANO TECHNICS AND STUDIES-Continued PIANO TECHNICS AND STiroi BURROWE’S PIANOFORTE PRIMER KOHLER, LOUIS. Practical Piano Method, Op. HELLER..STEPHEN. 25 Melodious Studies, Op. 45 51 00 249, Vols. I, II and III, each. JO 50 :» of Harmon : ‘8 AUGUST, 1917 VOL. XXXV No. 8 PRESSER, THEO. School of the Pianoforte. Stu- KOELLINC, CARL. Major and Minor. " Double Not. Velocity* ‘ This work takes the pupil in the second or third grade through all the major and minor popuiar neginners' Book, but adapted to keys with suitable studies and study pieces. Getting Public Attention Sensible Notation JOUSSE'S MUSICAL CATECHISM succeed anv e’ementary instructor. The ma- KOHLER, L. First Studies, Op. 50. Delightful m *. richly ha KILLOUGH, G. C. Gibbon’. C.i.chi.m ol Music andatt*act an<* *P*rWing, melodious “ 12 Little Studies, Op. 157. Musical -Fairy Book. II 499 Questions and Answers. Notation, “ 12 Preparatory Li " *" tuneful-Jreble tn del pieces with w0,d,. E time values, intervals, scales, keys, chords, SCHMOLL, A. New Piano Method. In Two “ Very Easiest Eiei “ Mslody and Velocity. Op. 872. ,1 Every sensible music teacher knows that in some way he must Voltaire had a gentle way of saying, “Men employ speech only Book*. Each. 1 00 Ten Melodioui Studies lor AdvaaciaiPlim, ' LANDON, C. W.S’Writing Book for Music Pupils, WAGNER, E. D. First Instruction Book tor the KUNZ, K. M. Two Hundred Short Two-Part Op. 876. . . ‘ 1 . to conceal their thoughts.” It might have been said of the notation Canons, Op. 14. 1 get public attention in order to succeed in his work. The days Piano. Part I. \ 00 Melodious Second Grade Studies Op «| , of yesterday, “Musicians employ notes only to conceal their

Dance music can be made a stepping stone toward By Ernst Eberhard the acquirement of rhythm if the right spirit or view is taken. Anyone who dances can usually tell when A conscientious teacher prepares himself f that kind of music is played with proper rhythm, and work by years of patient, careful study Then ^ Y yet they may not know one note from another nor tell good knowledge of his subject as a foundation’ZV why it is so. Those who play and have not already necessary superimposed structure of experien l gained an accurate knowledge of what the various starts out to make a name. ce’ * .tempos in music mean need to know that measures are A young man can have no greater misfortune divided into so many beats or pulses and each of these him than to be placed in charge of a business wi,h ! beats may also contain one or more notes. The point having had previous experience. A teacher g0 • is then to understand through practice and reasoning business for himself, or if engaged by a conservato how to make either one note or more occupy no more has the status of a general manager. With no to *1 time to a beat than is absolutely needed. By this we edge of business practice, ignorant of the handling of come to understand that the mathematically measured men and the seamy side of life that he must buck flow of tones, taken in their relation to the amount of against, he blunders along, making one tactical mistake time to each measure, constitutes true rhythm. after another, sometimes injuring his reputation in ctr Counting aloud is trying and tedious to many, but tain quarters beyond repair. This is the fundamental mental counting where the time mgvement is felt is reason for the non-success of those who might other¬ undoubtedly the- best of all. This is proven often by wise be great teachers. “ear” players who sit at the piano and soon “pick” out Occasionally a talent combines artistic temperament a dance tune after a few trials to familiarize them¬ with natural business ability, but the latter can no more selves with the notes. I have observed that these per¬ develop without education than can the former. Most sons do not count aloud, nor do they say they think of of the great names of to-day are borne by musicians of how many notes are to fill a measure; they surely feel sound musical attainments combined with a keen busi¬ the pulses and are sure it is at least nearly correct ness sense which may or may not have been the result of special training. I can recall no really preeminent because their inner sense tells them one could dance to musician of to-day with whom this sense is absent, their playing. If they were compelled to count aloud A teacher is far better able to cope with the world in the beats it would make a muddle of the whole thing, the keen competition which has developed if he spends very likely, and so development of the time idea would Mary Gail Clark is a daughter of Seth Clark, a a year in business as a preparation to setting up in be retarded. Once I made a pupil see how she could prominent organist of Buffalo. She was born in business for himself rather than to plunge unprepared keep time in a 4/4 march when she played and listened , in 1892, but both her parents are Americans. into a struggle in which he places his dependence on a to my steps as I paced the floor in a march. It was Among her teachers were Agnes Wynten, Kate Chit¬ one-sided training. Irregularity and lack of mental an experiment to convince her that there is a second tenden and Mrs. Evelyn Choate (piano) and George activity in meeting the daily problems which spring hearing sense that needs cultivation and will keep track Coleman Gow (harmony and composition). Miss up in intercourse with others constitute one of the most of the time and rhythmical element, though the other Clark is a graduate of Vassar College (1914). Since prominent features to be noticed in any analysis of the senses may also be alert and busy with their various her graduation she has specialized in the teaching of - unsuccessful genius. Plenty of musicians are unbear¬ music to young children, and her first efforts at com¬ ably provincial and intolerant in their conversation, position have been along the line of little imaginative seeming to consider that because they know nothing piano-pieces suitable for this purpose. In this par¬ outside of music it necessarily connotates great mu¬ A Simple Way to Teach Transposing ticular line she has already displayed most unusual and sicianship. Modern business and an extensive educa¬ original talent (and we use those overworked ad¬ tion provide Genius with a harness wherewith to direct jectives with a full sense of their meaning, not as a and render efficient the unbridled passion of a great By Emil Bertl mere press-agent formula). To register real originality, soul. within the narrow limits prescribed by a beginner’s The Loud-Mouthed Charletan Transposition is not such a difficult art to acquire if technic, is something very few composers have achieved, All this sounds sordid and commercial, but should the student is willing to spend time enough at the start and Miss Clark has placed herself, in this one respect! a teacher with good, honest instruction to back him be with very simple material. It is largely a matter of in the same class with Robert Schumann and Carl Reinecke. compelled to rank as a failure by a tenth-rate so-called training the eye to read notes very quickly a certain Her group of six characteristic pieces, entiled On the musician possessed of nothing besides sharp business distance higher or lower on the staff. Take a simple little Street, is already published by the Theo. Presser Co. ability ? A glance around a great city reveals the man exercise such as is to be found in Schmitt’s Opus 16. The choice of titles is no less original and character¬ with knowledge and attainments only too often starving Tell the pupil to read the exercise first as is written. istic than the music itself, viz., The Scissors Grinder, in a garret, while a loud-mouthed charletan cries his Then play the exercise one step higher, in the following A Cat in the Sun, Street Menders, Hop Scotch, People wares through the streets followed by an applauding manner (applying mentally the proper signature for Walking By, The Early Milk Cart. The last-named throng. Artistic success is the greatest gift that God the new key). has the rather unique tempo-direction "at a tired horse’s can give to a man who teaches with his whole heart First exercise as written in the key of C; and soul, but artistic success is not possible to “* In this month’s Etude readers will find The Night genius who starves in his garret. Mind, body and talent Train, one of a set of three pieces entitled After Dark. atrophy as the hand of time steals the golden hours ot his manhood. _ Every advantage that can possibly help in prepara¬ Do Not Teach Too Soon tion is needed to bring a life-work to successful coir pletion. A man must study himself and his capabiit'- Second exercise as played in the key of D: By T. L. Rickaby and limitations, find out where he is deficient and ■< remove that deficiency. He must make himself strun, The majority of pupils seem to want to teach, parti and efficient in every branch of the work that »e _ because they imagine they would like it and partly t called upon to perform if he is to meet and com get back the money they have invested in lessons. N amount of lessons, however, will enable anyone to d present-day conditions. Try to learn to play the second example, reading it as real teaching. Pupils who have studied for a few veat a figure on a degree of the scale, rather than reading could perhaps teach some theory, together with th the notes singly. Say to yourself. “These are the first pieces they were taught, that and nothing more A Help for Weak Finger Joints five notes of the scale up and down.” Try the same ex¬ Up to the present time that was all the preparatio that the majority of teachers received. They learne ercise up and down the scale, proceeding first by half By E. A. Gest by years of work and experience and were taught b steps, then whole steps and then at the direction of the their mistakes a slow and costly method. Those wh Those who are troubled with the common fa'i^ • were wise read books and magazines; they taugh weak finger joints—will be benefited by the to After a sufficient amount of drill in these simple ex¬ studied, organized and by all available means kept oac ercises the student may turn to very simple pieces. exercise: , * vs with musical events. Others, who also were wise wer Place the fingers on five consecutive white

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Copyright 1917 by Theo. Pressex Co. copydsbt Page 528 THE ETUDE AUGUST 19fj AUGUST 1917 THE ETUDE Page 529 THE CHAPEL IN THE VALLEY R.s.morr,SOn 5 A light but tasteful drawing room piece, with songlike themes delicately embroidered in effective passagework. Grade IV. Grazioso pocojnu mosso Andante espressivo M.M.J = 72 7 i 4 --k , /CN 2 7 A fj-ZZ lj -- ^ | ■ — 5 p ']<* 4 1 — f J^r4,J-^== 7 I* A T wf —-A -■——■ * "fz Z ■ ; "T. LlWff fr. -»■ jJ—:jL-^——-_ V ' 1 ^-gbz: 7 7 * 1 —~ * i- 3 1 1 h \ ^ k r|/

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British Copyright secured °pyright 1917 by Theo. Presser Co THEETUDE Page 537 Page 536 THE ETUDE AUGUST % AUGUST 1917 TWILIGHT IN AUTUMN REVERIE W. M. FELTO); In this expressive reverie in modern style Mr. Felton has utilized I being written above it. For the guidance of the player notes of diff‘ what may be termed the“baritone” register of the pianoforte for the ent sipes are employed. One o e irs o a opt this effective 4. delivery of a sonorous song-like melody, the accompanying harmonics I vice was Henselt in his popular T^ove ong. rade 1\.

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Copyright 1917 by Theo. Presser Co. Also published for Piano Solo British Copyright * Page 542 THE ETUDE AUGUST 1917 THE ETUDE Page 543 august : LOVE’S SWEET LONGING SWEETHEART! A melodious drawing-room piece of the modern intermezzo type, with an alluring principal theme. Grade III^ ROMANCE EDDIE FOX Andante con espressione amoroso M. M. J = 72 -TTTT^i C- B- CLARK

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Page 544 THE ETUDE AUGUST % AVGUST 1917 THE ETUDE Page 545 LA CHARMEUSE CAPRICE L.J. OSCAR FONTAJNE.Oo 140 m , A fine study piece,affording valuable practice in double-notes, in style and in phrasing. Grade IV. ^ Allegro M.M. q.=80 J^T3 / > ^-

MY LOVELY NANCY Robert Burns WALTER WALLACE SMITH A taking encore song, well constructed and easy to sing. Moderato

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Copyright 1917 by Theo.Presser Co. 0GUST 2 TUB ETUDE Page 547 When the Honeymoon is Over Page 546 THE ETUDE AUGUST mi By Ina B. Hudson

AH! PENSIVE DREAM* The vexed question whether marriage doleful expression) “I like housework places a woman under obligations to —Jand ——«cooking, and *I agree—.----- with you that Abandon teaching is constantly being RANICH a woman’s first duty is to her husband threshed out. Meanwhile, there mor¬ and family. I know how humiliating it ning and giving in marriage in musical would be for you if I should keep on circles Often before the honeymoon is earning money while you are the ■'-BACH fairly over the young wife finds herself legitimate provider. I gave up my music meditating on the first domestic problem, when I became your wife, John, and now “To teach or not to teach.” Recently a gifted young violinist was you must not expect me to slip back into tarried Let us call her Mary Wise, the old place. Many a time I have She gave up a large class of promising wanted to take out my violin in the minils She resigned from all social morning when I was fresh, but have re¬ settlement work, including the conduct- frained. I have watched you go to your . of a Y W. C. A. orchestra which work, sometimes with envy, thinking of The had organized. She outlined a purely the lessons I once gave and the joy I domestic career for herself and thought had in my pupils’ progress.” herself happy in so doing. “Mary,” interrupted John, For a time all went well. “Mary is wrong. You are being stifled n this at- carefree” said her mother. “The ‘have mosphere of undiluted domesticity I to’ is now eliminated from Mary’s rep- should have married a cook if I chose ertoire ” chimed in her sisters. Mary to demand all that I did of you before herself fairly reveled in the novelty of our marriage. I see my selfishness, but staving in her little home, now trying a I hope not too late. You can earn in- new salad or dessert, now concocting an finitely more by a few hours pleasant appetizing soup, between times furbishing labor in your chosen vocation, while you and burnishing the newly acquired pos. can pay some experienced servant who sessions, until John had to admit that needs the money. The household menage his fear of Mary’s not knowing how to requires still more provision, which de- keep house was ill-grounded. volves upon me, hence I , preserve my It was John, however, who first be- self-respect in the bargain came impatient of this domestic fervor. This was the beginning of a new order •'We’ll have some music this evening, in the Wise household. Mary was the Mary I'll call up a few people. Reba’s presiding genius, and her knowledge of coming over to accompany you, happens domestic economics kept the machinery to have this evening to herself. I met of daily routine moving easily and well, World’s her this morning.” Her artistic work continued on the same “You asked Reba to come, John? I high plane she had set before her mar- Smallest told you I couldn’t play so long as my riage and the Wises attractive home be- Vltra Quality Grand Piano < hands are in this state, and really I’m came the center of an exclusive circle of always tired. Of course” (noticing John’s musical people. /ot~ Boo/cfet Main Office, 235 E. 23rd.St.,NewYork Corn and Chorus Chicago Wa reroom, 235 S.Wabash Ave. By Frances L. Garside

There are those whose picture of head of the musical extension work in Kansas is that of an immense granary, the University of Kansas, projected the with a tiny schoolhouse in the remote, first community chorus. Beginning with a litle music center in very remote, distance, and a cyclone Lawrence, he has established music sweeping over all. That the cyclone has become a resident of States farther east, centers all over the State, and now all of that the granary has an addition used as Kansas sings as it plows and sows and a musical conservatory, and that every reaps, and it plows and sows and reaps schoolhouse has become a community as never before. The idea of the Community Chorus is chorus center are not facts so well advertised. to call together those who can sing and don’t know it. They do not need any The wave of community singing that is knowledge of music, or to be the pos¬ sweeping the country from coast to coast had its inception in the Middle West. sessor of a "voice” to belong. They do not need membership fees, or admission Parsons, Kansas, a town not much tickets. All that is required is that they jarger than a flyspeck on the map, is be present, and that they lift up fheir building^ a community singing hall, to voices: the leader will do the rest, mat cost $150,000.00. Lindsborg, Kansas, a is doing to Kansas. Peter small town in the Smoky River Valley, Dvkema is doing in Wisconsin and as its Bethany Oratorio Society of more Harry Barnhart is doing to New Tork. than a thousand voices, and at whose an¬ Beginning with Buffalo, he has Com¬ nual festival such great singers as Schu- munity Choruses in towns all over the mann-Heink, Nordica, Gadski and Frem- stad have sung. State, and travels from one music center L is an old discovery (re-discovered in t0The idea is far-reaching in its beneficent c European war) that a company of fo diets will cover one-third more ground ! “tty march to music. Applying this wiih «£ Aspiration to more peaceful callings, it orts rTctu'anfanTdelightedly hears !3 ,ound that machinists work faster and in the rustle of the leaves of growing •etter. that artisans of all kinds put more . eir higher nature and more en- C°Arthur"nevin (who. by the wav, is a fe^ANTIC CITY usiasm into their labor, and the labor brother of Ethelbert Nevin) has carried ^^ALWAYS OPEN *comes so glorified that it loses its un- Se gospel of music all over his beloved a“ractiveness. -T-THE LEEDS COMPANY = MmiiinimiiiunuiiiiHHMiiiHUiiiiuiiiniiiiiiiiumimtiiiimiiiiiiiiiiBiiniiniiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiinimmumiiiiuuuiiM ccause of this, and because no man ^.n s>ng with the man standing next to MEsasss- -- ” Do not let the lack money p.tvcnt you f.om Retting a bw *nd fee* h°sti,e toward that man ; accau*e ltle world needs a better spirit of Want a Vacation? Kg ,"'r ' an

Department for Singers By Edward Ellsworth Hipscher Edited for August by Edward Ellsworth Hipscher Volumes have been written on the show that a song may combine some very management of the singer’s breath. How strong and yet some weak points. And to breathe has been exhausted. When to the latter appear because of the attempt breathe is the rock on which many a to set in strophic form stanzas very dis¬ A Lesson Talk on Felice less emphasis. Persevere till you are ritardando and pause that you can de¬ Changes singer wrecks her hopes. similar in outline—a weakness not absent able to do it neatly and gracefully. This scend lightly to “sing” in 136, pick up One of the greatest factors in the in¬ from many old classics. May we make them? Yes. Dare m In the second verse, if one follows the A Song by Thurlow Lleurance syncopation of accent, nicely done, im¬ the original rhythm, and complete the telligent delivery of the text of a song doit? Certainly. When? Ifwearecer- music phrases literally, is this passage: parts a lightness and grace to the waltz phrase to the rest in 138, with one breath. is the use of the breath. That the singer tain that we are not destroying the com “And let me sit beside you, in your eyes movement. It lifts the rhythm out of the The next four measures should have understands tone-production is expected. Op real "vocal” waltzes there are none poser’s intent, that we shall render the (rest for breath) ■ seeing the vision of ordinary, the mechanical, or the music- similar treatment. To breathe between That she shall use tones to interpret the too many. While not the highest form phrase more singable, more effective or our paradise.” Sing it thus: “And let box type. Measure 34 will require care¬ the syllables of a word is as unpardon¬ of art, still they may be good art. They more artistic as a whole. sentiment of the words is her only me sit beside you (breathe), in your ful, slow practice to acquire clearness in able in the singer as in the reader. From apology for singing. That the meaning offer excellent material for developing Why are changes necessary? Because eyes seeing the vision of our paradise." executing the three successive half-tones. 142 the time will be quite regular; and of her words should be made intelligible lightness in the voice, while they add in¬ of the great difference in individual Lengthen the dotted half-note to a whole To facilitate this, breathe after “eyes” in the only breath necessary will be before is unquestioned. note, so there will be no break between terest to both study and repertoire. voices. Because many of our best songs 32 and then after “true” in 36. Also, “through.” How long would we be interested by ‘eyes” and “seeing.” To sing, “And let To begin, Felice is distinctly vocal—not are translations, and the translator not there should be a carefully developed the reading of one who stopped for a me sit beside you in your eyes,” as a sus¬ words fitted to a waltz for piano. It is crescendo from 33 to the E of 36. Begin always was a musician. Because some¬ long, wheezing breath, indiscriminately— tained phrase, with whole beat rest fol¬ expressed in the vocal idiom. Its quite softly at 39 and gradually increase times composers of great musical gifts between syllables, after prepositions, and lowing it, and separating “in your eyes” melody is light, tuneful, abounds in in volume till 50. In the last phrase, be¬ have lacked the literary training to en¬ anywhere, ragardless of the thought con¬ from the following words with which pleasing intervals, offers considerable op¬ ginning with the last beat of 50, let the able them to grasp the nice inflections of tent of the words. And yet one fre¬ they rightfully belong, creates nothing portunity for varied tone-color, and has tone be full, but with no effort at loud¬ quently hears singers doing these things less than a ludicrous situation. a rhythm both attractive and flexible. ness. You will, however, need great The meter of the words and that of the —not the great singers, however. As a In Mascheroni’s “For All Eternity,” the The introductory passage is marked steadiness of both tone and emotion. Ob¬ music always should agree. To put an budding Melba (?) of some local repu¬ sixth and seventh measures of the vocal Lento and must not be hurried. Sing serve the raltentando. The mordente at Unaccented syllable on an accented beat tation once said, "I just breathe when¬ score is another false phrasing. In the this with genuine feeling, as if addressing 52 must be done neatly, with a light, means artistic defeat. While these things ever my wind is gone.” sixth measure dwell slightly on “soul” the words to one you admire; but beware fleet touch of the voice. Then be careful should not occur,yet they do, and in songs Now the breathing should be so man¬ and follow it with a breath. Then of sentimentality. Try truly to feel the not to slide down from G to F in this that, otherwise, are of much merit. So aged as to divide the words into thought lengthen the last syllable of “revealing” sentiment of the words, to express it measure. when they are met it is the singer’s duty groups. No phrase of words should be so as to eliminate the rest in the seventh through your voice; but do not exag¬ In such a broken melody great care will to readjust them. interrupted by breathing, before its measure, singing connectedly “revealing gerate. The first motive of two meas¬ be necessary in handling the breath. Often a slight change in the relative thought is expressed. For instance, the meaning of this mem’ry-laden hour.” ures is most happily conceived. The first Observe every rest scrupulously, if you length of the notes of a measure will cor¬ never breathe between a preposition and Now both these songs are of un¬ syllable of "Felice” on the high note is makes you wish to make the most of this theme’s rect the deficiency. Sometimes the words its object; because the object is necessary doubted musical merit. Personally, from proud to be sung softly, while its last syllable, piquant character. But do not breathe may be transposed in their order. to the completion of the idea begun by a repertoire of a thousand songs, they a third lower, is to have increased power indiscriminately. Determine your places In England, the cradle and home of the preposition. An adjective preceding are among my favorites, for they have of your complexion and emphasis. This follows carefully for breathing by the same rules as if the Oratorio, and where the classic masters a noun never should be separated from really singable “tunes” treated artistically the accent of the name, although mu¬ melody were sustained. Then, when a have been near canonized, many such ad¬ it by a break in the melody. All verb and fitting well the sentiment of the sically expressed in an unusual manner. Resinol Soap is not only unusually pure, prescribe widely, in Resinol Ointment, for rest occurs in the midst of a phrase, drop justments have been made and have be¬ phrases, as “should have been,” must be words. But, because the composers al¬ This is followed, in sequence, by the same cleansing and softening, but its regular use the care of skin and scalp troubles. the preceding note neatly, suspend all come traditional among their greatest closely connected. No similarly close lowed themselves to be drawn from the figure (C falling to A), which should helps nature give to the skin and hair that motion of the breath for the interval of singers. For instance, in Mendelssohn's grammatical construction should be broken sense by the meter of the verses, their beauty of perfect health which it is im¬ The same extreme purity_ and gentle have the same interpretation. A breath E. E. Hipscher. the rest, and attack the next note with Elijah the old prophet's lament, “0 Lord. by breath. beautifully rounded musical phrases are possible to imitate. Tendency to pimples Resinol medication adapt Resinol Soap to between the third and fourth measures the greatest care. Thus you acquire light¬ the care of the hair, and of a baby’s deli¬ At 150 begins the second repetition of I have labored in vain,” is altered to "0 Then one must be careful that the stop not always calculated to aid in the best is lessened, redness and roughness disap¬ will enable you to render the second ness of melody. pear, and in a very short time the com¬ cate, easily-irritated skin. the First Theme. A word regarding such Lord, in vain have I labored,” tying the for breath does not throw a modifying interpretation of the meaning of the text. “Felice” more eloquently. Following With the last beat of 54, Animato, the plexion usually becomes clear, fresh and a repeated theme. In order that this may first two notes of the measure for phrase out of its proper connection. For It is in such instances that the singer, if these is the phrase, "Come to me, Felice.” Second Theme begins, an excellent con¬ velvety. not grow “stale” it will be necessary not “Lord” and dividing the notes of the this sin the singer not always deserves all he have the requisite knowledge of You will notice that “come” falls on the trast to the First. Sing it so. Let the The soothing, restoring influence that to exhaust your resources on its first ap¬ final slur for “labored.” And but one the blame. Much lyric poetry is written music and literature, may be pardoned third or weak beat of the measure, while first two measures, sung on ‘"Ah,” not itiakes this possible is the Resinol which pearance. Sing it beautifully, make it trial of this change is necessary to es¬ in such uneven lengths of thought phrases for taking such liberties with the com¬ “me” appears on the first or strongest only be a good crescendo as marked, but this soap contains and which physicians attractive, but each time reserve some¬ tablish its superiority of dramatic ex¬ that both composer and singer are in a poser’s score as will assist in making such beat of the following measure. Yet, if also gradually increase the speed of each thing of your powers to be added to its pression over the original. And many hard way to success. If the composer passages more intelligible. you will read this sentence carefully, you beat. Then, beginning with the second next rendering. For a theme appearing similar improvements might be cited not makes a strophic setting—all stanzas to To sum up the whole matter, the place will find that “come” naturally is more beat of measure 56 (p) let the movement three times this requires careful calcula¬ only from the classics but also from be sung to the same melody—then the of breathing becomes a question of emphatic than “me.” In other words, the gradually slacken till a tempo is reached tion. If each repetition has not added modern works. singer will need all his wits. “coming” of Felice is the thing desired. in 58. This variation of rhythm will be studying the thought expression of the brilliancy, , familiarity will make it seem The point to keep in mind is that sue One of the most glaring of these in¬ Place a with its larger end repeated twice till 66 is reached. This words. A song, with words perfect in , SUPERIORITY! to the audience to have less. changes must be done conscientiously, consistencies which comes now to mind, over “come” and the smaller over "me.” may be made most beautiful. There must form and interpreted by perfect music, From the expert to the beginner, every music lover will appreciate the The first six measures of the Finale not from a mere whim. They neier is m DeKoven’s “O Promise Me”—a song, While this indicates the gradation of be no jerkiness. The quickening and would leave no problems of this nature superior qualities which make the Jesse French will be interpreted much like the Intro¬ must do violence to the composers tern by the way, which familiarity has caused power, yet the more important part of lengthening of the beats must be so for the singer. But, while we attempt the Grand a priceless instrument. duction. Then should begin an accel- so far as altering the musical express! to be underestimated. Not only the the stress on the first word will come gradual that your hearers will feel it expression of ideas by imperfect means, Icrando (not neglecting to observe the of his thought. But when, after carer* verses but also the music is full of poetic from the emotional element which you without being disturbed by any sudden we must. be coptent to labor to make Jesse French & Sons feel within. pause marks) and a crescendo, both of study, a change is found to add to ancy artistically expressed. With a breaks. From 66 let the accellerando truthful expression of the phrase, do these of the greatest possible effect. And On the last beat of measure 16, count¬ which will culminate in the final “Good¬ oreign composer’s name and foreign continue to rit. at 69. At 70 a flexible hesitate to make it; for, by so doing, J let not slovenly breathing be added to our ing from the beginning of the introduc¬ bye.” If the young singer finds it im¬ 0fl“*• 't would perhaps be more highly GRAND voice may introduce a cadenza: and t< certain musical sins. tion, and in 17, the small notes are prefer¬ possible to render effectively the entire will add both to your success garded. This is interpolated merely to “Unquestioned Excellence" “Good-bye” on the one high pitch, C value of his work. able. It is very difficult to repeat a figure, Since 1875 >11 t especially in the higher register, and have might be substituted for the first F, •kill have achieved- Jcmc French & Son. have put intor the produc- the second one more effective than the though such changes should be made only Mr. Edward Ellsworth HlfCHf fortunate in coming early under - i tion of their upright, grand and player pianos. first. Then, at the end of 17 substitute after careful trial and study. Easy payments. Write for catalog. Liberal fluence of Dr. R. A. Heritage. Mus« Impediments to Successful Voice Training “to me” for “O come.” Aside from At 86 the First Theme returns. Director of Valparaiso University, s practice is reached it is not only useless eliminating the many repetitions of “O v°lce apparatus is not unlike the In 118 enters an episode of varied The Office of Silence but also positively injurious to continue come,” if “me” is sung with an open ee who" thoroughly believed in a c to th° i hC human anatomy. It is subject phrases—substituting, with pleasing va¬ General Joffre modestly attributes hensive education for a musician. 0f it. Just in this way the end is sometimes placed well up to the front, it will help »r * v of development, and it suffers riety, for a Third Theme. The first eight part of his success as a military' com¬ defeated. to develop a much better tone on the sequently while first of all a s u ^ 27 7Use i»st as do any other combina- measures, excepting the two mordents, mander to the fact that in giving orders high G than will the more gutteral vowel Voice, he made a thorough s musdes ^U!ueS and carti!ages. As the Too Little Practice consist of a monotone on F, marked he never tells a man more than he can of “come.” In 19-20 make a considerable Piano, Organ, Theory and Liter3 • so °L the arm can be strengthened, There are a larger number, however, Lento. Sing these slowly, quietly, very .remember. foundations of his vocal traini g ^ but very even ritardando. Then take a evenly in time, suggesting the calm of the Practice a 'I°Cal cords- As judicious dislike routine practice, and fail “ Many music teachers might with benefit laid in the methods of the older _ try, \ breath before “Felice” to enable you to night. Link the syllables of the words ttWi«d in rnnL ^ater P°Tr t0 bC give the amount of practice needed. They take a page from his book. Often they to which were added studies over a quarter of a million music lovers will read it. See page 567. Write for rates. give this your very best voice and feeling. iMidou,mZZT1"1!"1," foolishly hops that the skill of the so closely together that you get the effect fill the lesson hour with garrulous com¬ M. Vittorio Carpi of . ■ i THE ETUDE, Theo. Preaser Co , Philadelphia And now to the First Theme of the of a sustained tone molded into words '"<*1 »£" Wl" S,renS’ear st in th( notes, while the last one (even though it pause on the F of 136. Do not breathe much and R° b.ours must bring twice as much, sometimes too little, is sure to re¬ made were, for that very reason, well re¬ ment has grown to be the iarg iorgetf,,! r* bours five times as much, be the first beat of a measure) receives after this pause. So calculate your membered and acted upon. history of the institution. K luI ^ when the limit of useful tard if not prevent advancement. Please mention THE ETUDE when addressing o Page 550 THE ETUDE august m AVGUST 1917 Wrong Practice ities are mostly formed by it. Now sup¬ THE ETUDE Page 551 Signor Garcia said that Jenny Lind was pose that the pupil knows what constitutes freely to interpretation. When this state Easy to do? No. The glamour of being MAGAZINES a little slow in understanding his instruc¬ a good tone and has a clear idea as to has been attained, then you are ready and before an audience is apt to diffuse much how it can be cultivated and even Tindale Music Cabinets tions, and would ask him to repeat his should use the music to emphasize and of the realism with which she had FOR AUGUST statements even two or three times, until practices regularly the exercises for its These cabinets provide interpret the literary text. As each the ideal way to care for thought to deliver her song. But this, Some of the leading publishers may she thoroughly understood what he development; still there is a liability that phrase of melody flows from your lips, and studies. also, must be overcome. Repeated ap¬ shortly advance the prices of their periodi¬ wanted her to do. Then she would all the good rules which she understands color it to the sentiment of the words to The music is kept orderly, pearances will help much. However, the cals, and we would like to see all Etude always practice the exercise right and will be entirely ignored in her conversa¬ asm which it is set. free from damage,andget- attitude of mind is her chief reliance. readers immediately subscribe for their the result was such singing as the world tion. If, in conversation, a rough, thin, The singer must study the “story” of at-able. No matter how The song must have been mastered ab¬ has never heard before nor since. metallic, close, hollow, breathy, too loud the song until it becomes so real to her favorite magazines in combination with rffr much music you have, solutely. Then the singer must be so lost The Etude. We may not be able to offer It is safe to say that the instructions or too soft tone is used, it can be readily or how little, we have a that, for the time being, she feels it as in its sentiment that, for the present, it these bargains by the time the September of even the best teachers are rarely un¬ seen what almost insuperable difficulties Cabinet to suit you. truly as if it were her own life-experi¬ is to her a reality of her own existence. issue of The Etude reaches you. derstood perfectly. Pupils should insist are in the way. The teacher should re¬ ence which she is telling to her audience. The Schomacker Catalog I will tell you how and why. If it is addressed to an absent one, it upon getting a clear idea of what is to be These clubs, and many more, are listed move these difficulties by giving instruc¬ Yours for the ashing. Then she must beware of “preaching.” must be made so real that she and her in The Etude magazine guide, a copy of done and then faithfully carry out the tions in elocution, thereby laying a good posesses a tone that is Her audience is her friend. At least, she audience feel that one’s presence. If the instructions. foundation for musical exercises. Tindale Cabinet Co. TTUuuHl New York must feel so. She must tell her story which will be sent free on request. Ask Entrancing song is in narrative style, it must be ad¬ for it. The herculean task of the teacher is to with the same simple directness that she dressed directly to the audience and so The Voice in Conversation Canadian or foreign postage must be see to the removal of these impediments, would use if she were relating it to a clearly that they feel its appeal. Then added to all magazine prices when sending The voice is used much more in con¬ which the pupil should and could quite companion in the privacy of her home. she may hope for success. subscriptions. versation than in singing; hence its qual¬ easily remove himself—Song Friend. Dealers In other principal cilia Schomacker Piano Co, First Singing of “Home Sweet Home” THE ETUDE. j$185 Established 1838 McCall’s. Interpretation of the Words in Singing Philadelphia - - _ _ p. Perhaps the most thrilling quarter of country to her “Greeting.” But when the J Safe 40c an hour of John Howard Payne’s life “Swedish Nightingale” answered the en¬ To the average young singer a song it she may interpret the composer’s con¬ Makes the Complexion Beautiful was that when Jenny Lind sang “Home, core by turning in the direction of John not beyond a tu,.e. she THE ETUDE. )$185 means much If ception of the poet’s ideas. Concert Singers and Vocal Teachers! Sweet Home” to him. The occasion was Howard Payne and giving “Home, Sweet has had voice training, pretty tones de¬ QOFT AND VELVETY. Money Today’s Housewife. Then what must be the singer’s J back if not entirely pleased. the Jenny Lind concert in Washington, Home” with all the wonderful tender¬ Sate 40c livered more or less rhythmically repre¬ Are You Using Our Successes J equipment? Nadine is pare and harmless. Adheres until washed the night of December 17, 1850. 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Adapt FALL National Toilet Company, Paris, Tenn., U.S.A, and occupying front seats were President by a display of fine vocalization and that to it other words, and how often would breath into a stream of beautiful, ex¬ Fillmore, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, elicited by the “touch of nature that THE ETUDE (i year).... we hear the music of Home, Sweet Home, pressive tones. Next, she must have General Scott and John Howard Payne. makes the whole world kin.” Before the Farm Journal (5 years)... }$2- Annie Laurie, or, making a great bound,’ mastered all phases of musical notation BRILLIANT LITTLE Jenny Lind opened with the “Casta Diva.” first line of the song was completed the J Save 30c The Erl King? ENCORE SONG Your Music Is Torn! till she is capable of grasping and ac¬ DARLIN’ NOW SO POPULAR and followed with the “Flute Song” (in audience was fairly “off its feet,” and If the literary text is unworthy a most curately executing the composer’s score. 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PA. A. W. BORST, Presser Bldg., Ph. ,, tone, and the student should he trained of a nature interchangeable with the Pianoforte Philadelphia, P- speaking and the singing voice. e mention THE ETUDE when addressing 0 early in his work to hear and to feel the BeWl0BJHWE when address °Ur advertiser*. Page 552 THE ETUDE 0GUST 1917 auqust ,m THE ETUDE Page 553 organ music. With reference to pieces acquired by study and constant practice, for concluding voluntary there may be if carried out on the right lines. The Xustin Qrgansj more latitude allowed, perhaps, in the writer would most strongly urge every Department for Organists selection, both as regards length and young organist to get Dr. Sawyer’s very style generally. It should be remem¬ excellent work on “Extemporization” Edited for August by Arthur W. Marchant, Mus. Doc., Oxon.; F. R. C. O. Recent contracts bered, however, that after the prayer of and go right through it—chapter by include four manual Benediction, > not, to say the least, chapter—and if he has any musical feel¬ organs as follows: at all seemly to burst forth immediately ing or temperament at all he will not fail First Presbyterian, German¬ with such a piece, for instance as Guil- in the end to produce something that town, Philadelphia, 119 stops; mant’s “Grand Choeur alia Handel” or will not only interest and be of service to himself, but to other people as well— St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hart¬ any other piece of similar dance-like Touch, Phrasing and Extemporization at the Organ more especially to the members of his own ford, Conn., 68 stops; First rhythm. The late Dr. F. I. Sawyer once Presbyterian, Wilkes-Barre, congregation. The author of the above- .A Second Section of Dr. Marchant1 s Important Discussion of Educational Phases of made the following remarks anent con¬ Pa.,5Sstops;PlymouthCong., mentioned work in the-preliminary re¬ Music lovers Modern Organ Playing Worcester, Mass., 52 stops. cluding voluntaries. He said: “Few of marks says: “As music is the combina¬ us ever realize that we are still bound by tion of well-balanced rhythmical phrases, With".. reference to the aii-importantall-important Our Chorophone two manual true artistic needs to make our post- wedded together by the symmetry of scale-notes, and finally he makes the fol¬ ing and pedalling, touch and phrasing, find in the subject of organ touch, it may be said at of Mendelssohn, the phrasing mart, is the best value yet discov¬ lude a proper finish to the service.” form, so the mere rambling from chord lowing statement, which is undoubtedly should be thoroughly mastered before the once that, while the legato touch is still ,,o, b, ,,ke„ too -■ ered for a price around 32000. to chord without aim or design is not ex¬ only too true that “The organist's finger¬ young player passes on to the use of the After the final “Amen” it is most effec¬ and always will be the fundamental basis ing is, as a rule, deplorable.” oral indication of what is wanted. Again temporization, since it is not music, louder combinations, or to indulgence in tive to play a few bars softly, increasing EMERSON of all true organ playing; at the same in Rhemberger’s Sonatas, we mustS .... nor must the student approach¬ the stop-changing, tone-color fascin¬ the power gradually until the choir have time it may be pointed out that modern Phrasing on the Organ for some one to give us an edition £ ing the art of extemporization fear that ations of organ playing.” Many or¬ reached the vestry .and the congregation organ action enables an organist to get s playable ; as they are printed at present the absence of the gift of creating the TONE In the matter of phrasing, very much have risen from their seats, then modu¬ much more variety in his touch than was ganists are in the habit, for some reason Austin Organ Co. melody may frustrate the attainment of might be said with reference to a sub¬ they are quite inaccurately phrased. D, possible in the old days, when the mech¬ or other, of adopting too quick a tempo 165 Woodland St. Hartford, Conn. late into the key of the piece about to ject that demands musicianship of a G. I. Bennett (who, by the way was j his object. Let him remember that the which satisfies anism of the key action, consisted of in pieces of a certain type, particularly be played. This is surely in the power creation of ‘original’ melody is a great high order on the part of the organist. pupil of Rheinberger) says: “From the stickers, trackers, etc.; resulting in a in some of Bach’s fugues and other com¬ of anyone with but a slight knowledge of rarity in the present day, hut that the The term is very comprehensive in its paucity of expression marks (the cres¬ touch both clumsy and heavy, more or positions of a like character. It should harmony, and with a little practice the power of imitation is possessed in a now application to organ playing. It includes, cendo sign appears only once in the Twenty-five less. Furthermore, the old idea that was always be remembered that in a large gap between the final prayer and the greater or less degree by all. If, there¬ amongst other things, technical dexterity,’ course of the twenty sonatas) much of organists in continually being dinned into our ears building, the speed must be somewhat voluntary proper can be filled up with fore, unable to create an absolutely ori¬ a keen sense of rhythm, and above all a the music bears an uninviting aspect, and for a in our youth, that organ playing was slower than that which would be quite prominent New some regard to the fitness of things gen¬ ginal theme, let him base his movement musical temperament capable of giving a especially the slow movements. What ft detrimental to a good touch for piano¬ effective in a small building. Then again, York Churches erally. Apropos to the fitness of things, on a theme shaped like someone else’s finished and an artistic interpretation in wanted is an edition with broad sug¬ forte playing, must now, of course, be the “speech” of some of the stops have the Rev. I. Lionel Bennett relates the fol¬ original theme, his working out of it is the performance of any particular com¬ gestions as to the expression, the various today owe their lifetime. to be considered, particularly on the lowing: “The new organist who, during certain to be different, and by degrees rejected as a delusion. On the contrary, position. degrees of loudness and registering, and appointments organ playing, to a very great extent, con¬ pedal organ. In fact, an organist must service, received from his vicar a pen¬ only the ‘style’ of the theme will not be Dr. Harford Lloyd, in his advice to with some modification of the phrasing; to their study Dealers in principal cities duces to the acquiring of a perfect legato use his common-sense, both as regards the cilled note—‘Mr. Summers has died, his own.” In speaking of the extemporiz¬ organists remarks: “Try and vitalize in short, to make them more suitable for touch on the piano; and most certainly possibilities of his instrument, the size at the please play Dead March; choir will re¬ ing tests set from time to time for the and towns your playing; do not be content with use on our more up-to-date organs." It the converse is true, that piano-playing and the resonant properties of the build¬ main standing1—and who, not having a Fellowship examination of the Royal playing the mere notes, however accur¬ is difficult to formulate any definite rules is of the greatest benefit to the organist, ing, and also the period, style, and char¬ copy of the Dead March by him, played College of Organists, Sir Walter Parratt A catalog of interest will ately, but try and bring life into what as to phrasing on the organ; but as a Guilmant Organ School inasmuch as it will give him a far better acter of the music itself. If young or¬ Tosti’s ‘Good-bye’ as the ‘next nearest,’ said: “I am not at all sure that the ex¬ be sent, upon request you play. In music, rhythm is the one general recommendation, it may be stated DR. WILLIAM C. CARL, Director grasp of phrasing and variety of touch ganists would study orchestral scores and pumping out with pathetic emphasis from temporizing is not treated just a little bit thing that goes to make music vital ” that a slight break should be made at Send for Catalog 44 W. 12th St., New York generally. On this point, Robert Schu¬ above all to take every possible oppor¬ an anguished swell the refrain ‘Good¬ too severely. Extemporizing is largely a The writer has a vivid recollection of the end of each group of notes included mann says: “Never miss an opportunity tunity of hearing orchestral perform¬ bye, Summer, good-bye, good-bye’—that matter of mood, and it is also largely a Emerson Piano Co. many very valuable hints and suggestions under a slur constituting a phrase, and of practising on the organ, for there is ances of great works, we should hear less The only organ blower to receive organist sounds a little too precious to matter of thought. Unfortunately in the with reference to phrasing on the organ also before and after every succeeding Established 1849 no other instrument that so effectually of so much stodgy organ playing which be true.” Let it always be realized that extemporizing test there is really no which he received from his old master’ phrase, much in the same manner as a THE MEDAL OF corrects impurity of style and touch.” is so prevalent amongst organists gener¬ whatever voluntaries are played—either time for any extended form. You are the late Dr. E. H. Turpin. In this con- singer taking breath before and after HONOR Boston Mass. Broadly speaking, there are only two dis¬ ally. There is no doubt that, the playing for introductory or concluding pieces— given your theme and a contrasted nection he says: “Phrasing is practically each phrase. r,c tinct touches that are available on the of really good transcriptions of orches¬ msgmm let them be of a devotional character as theme, but there is not much scope for the punctuation by points of silence of 99lK PANAMA pacific organ, viz: legato and detached-chord, tral music on the organ, will do more Voluntaries far as possible, and above all really good the imagination. You should practice rnusmal figures and rhythmical sentences international touches. The staccato touch, as generally than anything else to develop a keen music, carefully avoiding all trash and extemporising every day. With regard Musical phrasing, in effect like that of In the selection of voluntaries there is EXPOSITION to Church work, a large amount of ex¬ understood, used either for single notes or sense of rhythm. A few additional points ear-tickling pieces. speech, is an influence which enforces no difficulty whatever at the present time Write "for* bookie t! ° U*'' chords, is not very suitable for the organ, on the subject of phrasing will now be There is so much good organ music temporizing is unavoidable. We are all active attention as the sounds are heard in choosing suitable pieces for any or all THE ORGAN POWER CO. obliged to do it, and it is on that account and should be rarely employed. Then ’ touched upon, but without the aid of HARTFORD, CONN. available nowadays that there is really and reflective attention by the power of occasions of the Church’s Seasons. The that this College attaches some impor¬ there is the non-legato touch, a compro¬ music type, it will be almost impossible i Winner* of the COLD MEDAL at JAMESTOWN) no excuse whatever for playing music of memory, in the brief points of silence introductory voluntary, perhaps, does not, tance to it, and gives it a certain number mise, so to speak, of the legato and to elucidate in detail many things that little or no musical value. There are which intervene between one sentence generally speaking, receive all the at¬ of marks. I believe there is too much stacca,to, which is most effective in pas¬ could possibly be made clear by musical also a great number of very beautiful and another. On the organ, character and tention it deserves. There are many or¬ extemporizing; the organist who errs in sages demanding lightness and vivacity, .lustrations Perhaps one of many movements in the shape of transcriptions style are largely dependent upon well- ganists who seem to think that this is this direction is generally a lazy person and is also useful for the accompaniment stumbling blocks that often perplex a from orchestral and piano works that judged phrasing, and this is especially true their opportunity for displaying their who throws his legs over the organ in church music of a particular type. In young organist is, to know what to do Church Organs are very suitable as voluntaries. The because touch cannot alter the force or skill, or in a great number of cases the stool two minutes before the parson ar¬ sustained solo passages, a quasi-porta¬ when an accent occurs in the music. On Dtest Approved Methods. Highest writer may mention a conversation he variety of the sounds produced in any total lack of it, in extemporizing, «and■■<■ rives. He pulls out a few stops and mento style may occasionally be used this point. Dr. Percy C. Buck says: “You Grade Only. Established 1827 had with the late Dr. A. L. Peace many way, consequently on the organ, touch the result is generally something that is meanders away for three or four min¬ with good effect, for instance in such a cannot make a note sound louder by hit¬ years ago. He said: “I must confess is not directly the medium for the con¬ entirely meaningless, whether regarded utes; he does not take the trouble to piece as “Simple Aveu,” by Fr. Thome. ting it harder; the only way to accent a MASS. that I prefer a page of really good music veyance of accent. The most apt and from a melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic (whatever instrument it may be played study pieces as he ought.” As previously There is also the thumb-note device, note (on the organ) is by making the refined judgment is needed to regulate point of view. Even in the case of > Hook & Hastings Co. upon, that is a secondary matter to me) mentioned, it is a good plan to jot down which is employed by playing single notes previous note shorter and less important.” phrasing on the organ. Much, of course clever improvizer; he may not always be . „ BRANCHES: to volumes of pretentious rubbish written a few themes in different keys and or phrases with the thumb, while the mnrxA fn (JO » on, New York, Phila., Chicago, Louisville, Dali depends upon the art of closing sen¬ ■ ii a ii dine oi minci or in me ~ by tenth-rate composers of organ music. rhythms, and keep them on the organ fingers of the same hand are used to Importance of Accent be tences. To this end a nice artistic sen¬ himself justice, and may sometimes be But with some people, the medium by desk for constant use. They may con¬ play independently on another manual. The writer is glad to be able to give sitiveness, a discriminating power of tempted to get into a groove and repeat which the music is performed is regarded sist of phrases of four or eight bars in All these various touches and devices the opinion of experts on this important -ESTEY church organs- measuring and comparing figures and himself too often. The introductory Estey standard maintained. as of more importance than the quality length, and in two-four, three-four, four- must, of course, be employed with great point, because, although it may be con¬ sentences, and consummate tact in round¬ voluntary should be considered not on? Maximum facilities. of the music itself. It is just the reverse four or six-eight measures. To extem¬ discrimination, according to the style and sidered a detail, the correct rendering of Highest grade of product ing off rhythmical divisions are all as an introduction to, but as a part of the with me. Hence, I prefer a good trans¬ porize a short and simple Introductory character of the music itself. Particular an accent on the organ is of the verv Examln ,neerS “ld leadera alwayo. needed. One practical question is this— service itself; and as such the aim 0 cription of essentially good music to a Voluntary, .of say two or three minutes’ attention must also be given to such in¬ utmost importance in the matter of touch, what should be the actual duration of the organist should be to play someth"* "fits* "■*- vast amount of original organ music (so- duration, the following form is suggested accuracies as incomplete note and rest m its relation to artistic phrasing. An¬ the final note of a phrase followed by that would be likely to lead or reflect! KTET ORGAN CO., Brattlebore, Vermont, U. S. A. called) written by Thomas, Richard and as a beginning. Commence with a values, omission of repetition of notes, other point of very great importance is, a rest denoting the brief silence which the mind of the listener a devotional Henry—or, in other words—‘Tom, Dick theme in a major key of eight or six¬ Faust School of Tuning and strict observance of accuracy of to know at once how to discriminate be¬ divides musical sentences? As a general spirit as a preparation for the serv,V and Harry.’” teen bars—according to the measure notes and rests generally. It must never rule, a final note or chord may be said tween slurs that are meant as merely Instead of this, we get some unpremedi¬ chosen—consisting of four separate The standard school of America. be forgotten that the character of the Extemporization Piano, Player-Piano, Pipe and Reed to terminate on the last divisional point /epoto marks and those that are meant tated formless vaporings, under the gu'^ phrases: the first to end with tonic har¬ stops, and the responsiveness of the The Hall Organ Co. mony, (not forgetting to firmly establish Organ Courses. Year book free. of its length. Thus a half note closing a mar"C!\ thC, phrasinS' This ^ a of an improvization, which really To all young organists who may desire action has a great deal to do with the New Haven, Conn. the tonic key at the very outset), the OLIVER C. FAUST, Principal. phrase should practically end with the iTnnn tJ ^ $° gfeat 3 d«nand tracts the mind of the listener, esPec' _or ought to desire—to acquire the art 27-29 Gainsboro St., Boaton, Mau. touch to be employed, in order to effec¬ third eighth of its length, that is, with upon the organists’ musicianship. Un¬ if he or she is a musical person. Lis of extemporization, a few hints and sug¬ second in the Dominant, the third in the tively interpret the music from a techni¬ the front part,’ if one may use the ex¬ fortunately, it is a well-known fact, as ing to the concluding voluntary ma-. „*■* PIPE ORGANS gestions in conclusion will now be given Sub-dominant or relative minor, and the cal point of view. In this connection, Sir pression, of the second quarter note form¬ ™ !'ha" ^ distinguished organist has avoided, but most of the congregaw COLD MEDAL AWARDED AT PANAMA- in this most important and necessary part fourth closing with a definite cadence in I Keeps Skin Smooth, Firm, Fresh Walter Parratt, in a lecture on “The PACIFIC EXPOSITION.” the tonic key. Then introduce a short ing the second half of the half note. But indicate °*h' ™any c0mP°sers do not are in their places during the m,r?. „ of an organist’s duties. Every organist 1 — — Youthful Looking Teaching of Organ-playing,” given at the no rule can be positively laid down with re¬ indicate the phrasing, but actually write tory voluntary, and must perforce knows that in various parts of the church episode—built upon some fragment or To di9pel the tell-tale lines ot Royal College of Organists two or three pas ages which, if pIayed as ;4cated limb of a phrase previously used in the age. i(|lmess or worry—to overj gard to this matter. Much will depend to it whether they will or not, ^ service he is suddenly called upon to play years ago, makes the following obser¬ by the stors pnmed in the text> wou,d be first part, consisting of about twelve or contour— there is nothing quit, so upon the character of the music and the fore due preparation shouW-w* P a short movement—sometimes of only a vations. He says: “Nothing will induce absolute nonsense, in fact, a caricature sixteen bars working up to a dominant pace at which it is to be performed. to it, just as mudh as to ,l”e 1 GEO. KILGEN & SON few bars—and although he may not Ipowdered SAXOLITE people to play on the organ, scales or pedal, then repeating the first part as I ouch and phrasing should be studied ices and anthems. There are him" possess the gift of inventing original scraps of them, with the usual fingering.” left a!mo0?P0SerSi,reaI intentions- Bach *pe Organ Builders before, with, perhaps, varied harmonies, closely together by the young organ- eft almost everything as regards phras- —nay, thousands—of short P'ef themes on the spur of the moment, yet, He also mentions as a weakness the habit ST. LOUIS. Mo. and concluding with a short coda on a player, and one cannot but sympathize ‘ * rT -° l,he player> anfl one must various grades of difficulty, stn a ^ °»« of the if he would only take the trouble to pre¬ of many organists of unnecessary finger¬ tonic pedal, introducing, if possible, some in. USTan with the opinion of an eminent per¬ exl£eraf!i10Uly 'nt° accoimt the grossly the purpose, if anyone will only flf SUtH1** P,ant* ,B rnlt*d pare a few short themes beforehand the changing in the simplest succession of melodic figure used in the first part. former, that the technicalities of finger¬ ™f ,a etl Phrasing to be found in trouble to look through the cata ;“lfv 0f power of development can certainly be flease Flease mention 7 3 ETUDE when addressing some editions of Bach. In the Sonatas the publishers who make a sPecl mention THE ETUDE when addressing our advertisers. Page 55k THE ETUDE AVGUST isii AUGUST 1917 Take care that the outline of your THE ETUDE Page 555 theme has some melodic interest, and don’t confine yourself to a compass of only three or four notes of the scale. In the first attempts, it would be well to SELECTED "CZERNY" employ simple diatonic progressions, both for the melody and harmony. After Always send your full name and address. No questions will be answered some practice, try and introduce a few when this has been neglected. Haddon Mall STUDIES transient modulations here and there, Only your initials or a chosen nom de plume will be printed. ATLANTIC CITY which will greatly add to the general Make your Questions short and to the point. ALWAYS OPEN Revised, Edited and Fingered, with CMTT T TCDT TAT/"1 effect. When some progress has been at¬ Copious Annotations, by JtL 1Y11 L L1.CD.L1 IN vJ Questions regarding particular pieces, metronomic markings, etc., not RIGHT ON THE BEACH AND THE BOARDWALK tained in this simple form in various likely to be of interest to the greater number of Etude readers, will not be keys and rhythms, then make an at¬ considered. IN THREE BOOKS PRICE 90 CENTS EACH 0 What is a pedal point? Q. I can hardly r tempt to extemporize some short pre¬ X A long sustainedUS_ note in the ''<■«”i, either“'O" under the *—*-beni - — ludes such as are to be found in the ba the tonh.w— -* dominant or on both at once, you recummen Appeals particularly to cultivated people Sometimes the term is applied to the same A. The organ bench should be lowered an VALUABLE and noteworthy addition to the technical lit¬ various forms suggested in Chapter V, STOP! note regularly reiterated. inch or two in order to fit you. Until this who seek rest and recreation at the Sea erature of the pianoforte. This work represents a in Dr. Sawyer’s Primer. Very often a . , ... «■ doue, however. It may help somewhat to Q. In reading musical composition, sit a little nearer the front edge. Shore, Summer or Winter. From every diligent sifting and careful selection of material from melodic figure of only two bars is quite 'should one «“» Marcato or deml-marcato may ilayed to--- commence vr"' "- ‘ the very either with the wrist or the fingers. Every- moment when the chord ... >e struck. of any importance the opening voluntary j thing depends on the amount of force re- whether the arpeggio Is represented .u sunn, NEWEST AND BEST is generally extempore.” dulled. It is a question of dynamics rather notes or by a wavy line, than touch. q /# tye bagpipe 0f Scotch or of Irish PROFITABLE VACATION COURSES In the notation above given, the D Is not originf_I.. A. ('. An Important Ambition Blue=jay sounded again, as this Is a tie. (Evidently Answer unknown, but very probably tl e hands are changed without letting the the' bagpipe originated some place on the WITH THE These hints and suggestions, of course, Stops Pain—Ends Corns «)' up.) In the third measure the slurs continent. The Greeks were well acquainted Elementary Piano Course nre merely marks to assist in the grouping. with It Nero had coins struck with bog- are only intended to put the young or- I Sold by all Drug girt* ,. pipes in the design, and it Is said that Nero STANDARD HISTORY OF MUSIC ganist on the right track, and as before Also BluBlue-jay Bunion PUrtrr* j | .'V. fit The Etude for December, 1911, in Diaved upon the instrument. the piece “A La Men Aimte,” will you please ‘ A FIRST HISTORY FOR STUDENTS AT ALL AGES FOR THE COMING SEASON mentioned, 'he should commence with the time of the second movement, he- Q. When did "free” education in music mninu with three sharps, and ending with commencef—M. O. f By JAMES FRANCIS COOKE PRICE, 81.25 some good models, and conscientiously fire flats f—>/. B. p A. It has doubtless existed in some form work out and develop—with some regard or other since the first musical endeavor when very poor and very talented pupils have to form—whatever gift he may possess been encountered. In the remarkable hospl- Eight Delightful Weeks of History Study 44 s and orphanages of which existed in melodic and harmonic invention. As -*-*—century there were con* On the Porch. In the Carden. By the Shore. Anywhere. School of the Pianoforte a general rule avoid the very common hlirh character. The Mum’ girls who were admitted had to prove p The following outline, based on the forty story-lessons in the very successful habit that many young organists have of ertv and Venetian birth. A\ hen they w ready to leave me Institution the . Standard History of Music, may be employed by any teacher, anywhere. By THEO. PRESSER sticking down a pedal, and meandering vided them with money for marriage or the on from chord to chord without any de¬ neutralizes all convent. Many educational Institutions1!' 1st Week. How Music Began. Music in the Early Church. How Notation America have free scholarships which ma> Was Evolved. The Troubadours and Meistersingers. Polyphonic Vol. I.—THE BEGINNER’S BOOK sign whatever from a melodic, harmonic odors of the body be earned by very capable pupils. or rhythmic point of view. Fix your Music. Palestrina. Early English Music. Q. What kind of metal is usually vastin 2d Week. Opera and Oratorio. Scarlatti and His Contemporaries. The Bach —from perspiration or from other If1'?,. movement and'play it exactly in arge bells such as are found in churches ?— Vol. II.—STUDENT’S BOOK key-tonality at the beginning, and let Keeps body and clothing fresh and s • Family. Early French Music. The Story of the Organ, the Violin your, harmonic- progressions—*~..o have»,„»c ounicsome It is harmless and stainless. D°® s '"a. Usually thirteen parts of copper to four and the Piano. Price, 75 Cents Each affinity to each other, and before all, check perspiration. A jar lasts a long of tin. 3d Week. J. S. Bach, G. F. Handel, F. J. Haydn, W. A. Mozart. o What is a Gloria?— F. deG. maintain a well-defined rhythm from the ' ^O'onecan use it ^ 4th Week. Gluck, Beethoven, Schubert, Weber, Mendelssohn. play organ X In the service of the Roman Church It 5th Week. Schumann and the Age of Musical Romance. Opera Writers of the In view of the unprecedented success of these two books no WciIy,!»e,)ni/*, (t high-heeled.fut °f the shoesfQucxtloi ' >f nf rhe Mass known as the Gloria in beginmng to the end. Do not use the of England or Nineteenth Century. Great Teachers of the Pianoforte. teacher can afford to overlook them. 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Some very useful articles are of- appear that there are quite a respectable in as required, we will send several (ered this summer, and it will pay you to Unlike the violin, it is impossible to violins that will “fit you” perfectly. number of amateur violoncellists who are play all the scales in any one position, take advantage of these offers. Look pursuing the study of the instrument in Regraduation and Revarnishing through our 32-page illustrated premium not even the first position. For this places where the guidance of a competent A Valuable Wrist Exercise stick, which has then passed the center of The Violoncello with good bowing, When catalog, which we will send free or ™- reason it is advisable to take up the If your violin is not satisfactory in gravity, to become overbalanced, a tend¬ accompani«|l ouest, and you will be surprised ai teacher is not available. It is to be help¬ study of the second, third, fourth, fifth tone quality, carrying power, and has not Lovers of the violoncello are often tbe piano’ harP cm..yency whichwiiiv.ii mustmuM beuc resisted byoy pressure , , . , ~ .. nt^rpctinrr organ- ‘ ^ ' the cell° ,s not fJa ' * 8 n/Strument' and it is • pays well to devote some spare written, rather than with any idea of add¬ the game than a violin pupil would, and . more popular, and why there are so lnat lts popularity, which > securing Etude subscript-'—~ „ , , , piquant effect of the bowing is also - * • - , . .." - . . -.— seems to hjilt ing to the sum total of professional master thoroughly the few exercises that AMERICAN VIOLIN STRINGS For the loosening of the wrist muscles, diminished in the lower half, it here tend- many more students of the violin than been growing in the past few following ai few of the many Ei knowledge on the subject. years, will may be found in each position in the in¬ and for the acquirement of strength and ing to become heavy and clumsy. Practice of the cello. The cello is one of the most continue. premiums: In the earliest days of the violoncello “Refinishcd” by us. Durable and clear struction book. These exercises are in tone. 8 lengths, E. 51.00; 6 lengths, beautiful and noble instruments for solo it is certain that it was fingered by whole endurance requisite in the long-continued in this portion of the bow, however, neither numerous nor lengthy, as a rule, A, 51.00; 5 lengths, D, 51-00; 1 length, playing of a live, "snappy” quality of excellent for rendering the wrist tough work, and yet it is true that there are THE tones, one finger to each note, like the because no one of these positions pos¬ G, silver, 51.00. Sent upon receipt of hand stroke, there is scarcely anything to and enduring, and should be given care- probably a dozen or more pupils for the violin, but except in the case of persons price. Scarcity of Violins SURPRISE sesses by itself every note of the scale. surpass the following bowing exercise, ful attention. violin for every one for the cello. I with abnormally large hands and using On account of the European It will be a help for the pupil to notice August Gemiinder & Sons often applied by teachers to the familiar After a fair mastery of the stroke, be¬ know of a conservatory in the Middle RACKET small size instruments, this made such a and remember just what notes are miss¬ winch has largely checked the matm 141 West 42d St. New York second etude of Kreutzer, thus: West which has seventy-five violin stu¬ tremendous amount of slipping and slid¬ ing, in each position, from each one of ginning up bow, has been acquired, the facture and exportation of the cheaptr Wright and dents and only four cello students. ing that various other expedients were the strings. process should be reversed and the ex¬ grades of violins and other instruments Ditson Make tried, mostly of the “main strength and The remarks just made do not apply to ercises played beginning with the down from the German and Austrian cities and bow. This will be found quite awkward May be had for awkwardness” order, until Jean Louis the thumb positions, so-called, in which villages, where violin making formed at first as the whole muscular procedure Four yearly Sub¬ Duport (Paris, 1749-1819) invented the the thumb is laid across the strings in a now becomes exactly opposite to what There are several reasons for this lack arf.e 'ndustry’ . ^ supply of chehp scriptions or with present fingering, and wrote a small but fixed position, and the fingers are then has gone before. of demand for cello instruction. In the v,ohns ,s running very low in this Racket Case of Felt most valuable book on the subject. used in exactly the same way as in fin¬ The extra effort required for the ac¬ first place the cello is more expensive country. Whole regions in Germany and or Canvas for Five Briefly stated, it consists in giving to each One who has never practiced this bow¬ gering the violin, not according to the Fi cent on the up stroke, the quick, clean- than the violin. There are millions of f^ustr‘a have been devoted to violin mak- yearly Subscriptions. finger a semitone, making the normal ing will find it well to begin with the The Surprise Rack¬ usual cello fingering. While the thumb cut quality demanded of the thirty-second reach of the hand on any one string a Free Trial middle of the bow on an open string, thus violins in existence, and comparatively 'ng for a hundred years or more, and et has recently been positions are of great use for rapid and note down stroke, and the muscular en¬ minor third, vis., U AVE this superb triple silver plated at first simply becoming familiar with few cellos, so, that it is easy for a stu- their products were exported all over the greatly improved and brilliant passages lying high on the fin¬ Lyric Comet shipped on free trial. If deavor inyolved in applying sufficient youx decide to buy, pay the rock-bottom price the rhythmic effect of the stroke and the is the latest and ger-board, their mastery may well be de¬ force at the far-away tip of the bow to .x — ML u. me stroKe ana tne t0 \V|°Hn' Then thf ''.0rld'| Jhe secret of their access wis at the rate of only a few cents a day-carrying muscular effort required for its produc- , ? is,bulky- and hard to carry around, cheap labor, and the knowledge, born of most popular shape. ferred until the player has had several case free on special offer. produce, by the hand stroke alone, a tone tion, without complicating the proceeding vvhlle the vlolm is light and small, and years of experience, of how to produce The frame is strongly ^ r f ts at foot, and finished with wide drap- quarter size.” *i This is doubtless one reason for th^ '0'- Red or blue stripe design. Spreader, “whizzing” tone, particularly in the down string alone a fantasia he had composed co™blnatlons- and consequently there are the difficulty of importing violins ^om Almost any good standard instruction choice of this particular clef for moder¬ on a theme from “Moses in Egypt,” he positlo.ns ’n professional Europe. If the war continues muoi aance and throwback upholstered pil- stroke, this being, to a considerable ex¬ «w. bent by express or freight, collect. book for the cello has its exercises and ately high notes on the cello. Example: tent, due to the effort to make too long a was driven to the concert hall in an t0r the vl° ,lst than the cellist, longer, American invention, which made scales correctly fingered, and if followed stroke, often combined with a nervous Italian city one evening by a cabdriver, • 5 average small theatre orchestra, for the dollar watch possible, will no douh CAMERAS implicitly would keep the pupil from inclination to gradually “speed up” the who, at the conclusion of the trip tried ins a”ce’ 0 Slx or eight pieces does not -turn its attention to inventing machine^ Ptemo Junior, going far wrong, but the fingering being to collect fpur times the usual fare. Ua contain^a cello, but, as a rule, has which will turn out cheap violins u* tempo. A speed of about ^=80 is sug¬ Model B somewhat complex, and the pupil not Paganini objected strongly to being '.'10'ns> although of late years the large quantities, as well as bows, trim- grasping the underlying principles, he is gested as a good tempo at which to begin, ^ Subscriptions fleeced, on which the man said cello is becoming more popular i; apt to jump to the conclusion that it is The treble clef is at the present day the time being gradually increased as the This camera is orchestral combinations. arbitrary and inconsistent, and in default used only for those notes so high as to student gains strength and facility. The “Why what does it matter to you, £ the bo* type when you will make 5,000 or 6,000 lire One reason for the great popularity of of a strict teacher, to disregard it, and be not comfortably within the range of length of the stroke need not be over one, Ancient Instruments , universal this evening for playing a short time on the violin is the wonderful number of ^ns, the thus throw away all possible chance of the tenor clef, and the notes are written to one and one-half inches, and the hair one string of your fiddle compositions which are available for it. ’ The Societe des Instruments Ancient, amplm instru- becoming an efficient player. exactly where they are meant to sound, of the bow may be applied to the strings OUR “SPECIAL” The literature of the violin i< aientfor picture The beginner who has taken proper but in some of the older classic music about three or four inches from the tip jjjakmgthatcan pains to learn the fingering of the scale the treble clef is used in a manner similar 10 Tested Lengths, of the stick. “•■devised. P,-o- ££* s-FsF” ~--SS of C has stored in his mind the fact that to its use for the tenor voice in our faiO^Silk Violin E, for 25c Try to avoid all muscular rigidity, 3T ***" kTS *£££ claveei^ resuh-““I'6"' 4 E on the C string is played with the third present-day hymn-books and anthems, Stmt for Violin and Cello Catalogue striving for complete relaxation of wrist . - - - , , a quartet of viols as follows iqWW UP$ ef children or grown- finger, and it puzzles him, later on, to namely, an octave above where it really and arm; do not be disheartened if the afraid you will have to be satisfied MUSICIANS SUPPLY CO. Notwithstanding all these things the viole d’amour, viol de gamba, basse X inches. find it on some occasions marked for the sounds. This is unfortunate, as it offers 60 Lagrange St., Boaton, Man. tone is at first thin and scratchy, but work with the usual fare.” Pack. Onen^ ,ght Wlth, the Premo Film popularity of the cello is growing rapidly viola. While the clavecin is a second finger. This is the case when an an unnecessary difficulty and leads to con¬ persistently to gain the sensation of the . WT# . „ \n the LT.nited States, and some of our feeble affair compared to our moae s|l is reaPdy ba|:k’^,r°? ln T'llm Pack- and FS instead of an F is next, to be played, fusion. In modern music, however,# one bow adhering to the string with that sort duded ple mstructions are in- A Viola Concerto la^er Clties have a surprising number of piano, and the quartet of viols so Pr.»l h,each camera, the hand being then in the wide form. may be reasonably sure of the treble Learn Harmony and Composition of clinging effect which is always co-ex- tiont p- ,Un‘°r N°- 3—9 Subscrip¬ Sometimes this fingering may occur on clef being used only in its proper mean¬ istent with a good tone. The viola is a noble and beautiful in- C—,St* and cel'° stutIents. In the smaller what tame after listening to a 8en«t J-ci-ot suaip for trial leasou. Three ‘Trla^Lea* ts same aen^’iinches. Other- account of a wide-form note on the next ing. In old music I know of no way of At first there will be difficulty in per¬ heneral construction as above. telling which is meant except by the con¬ tDud*xii5*iiM-xi/hu,luMtoother.In- don't write. I“°nl* ol forming the bowing at the point with a heard in string. °UR MOST POPULAR text and general musical common-sense. Wilcox School of Composition Box E. 225 Fifth Ava., New York City, N. Y. A year- fR£MlUM Parting Advice 1 'bret addibor!i:ripu0ntoTHE Etude for Follow the fingerings given you, and ?rice- Yon subscriptions at the full do not be afraid of passages in fixed !ubswiption FR^rtbuS °bta‘n > our own s."z%rs.ta. An exact observance of the fingering upper positions. Beginners are apt to middle, it can be performed with the pure *or "'Tu T V m i^os Angeles of the facts that HT, • T ,s, one J.ols, were .n ...... cofflpoHw play high notes in high positions and then in this and similar cases will lead at last hand stroke, aith probably less effort and E“dol|;h »™ompamed by the f “n “i"?1 6r’! lln" a."c',' J £»« >5 drop back to first position at the earliest to technical mastery of the finger-board, more clear-cut effect than in an, other Los A"S' '“ Symphony Orchestra. The ”S ,h' pr-mc.pal played on the« ancient im™oSiBl THE etude excuse, even when the contrary is indi¬ provided that one makes continual use cated. Master thoroughly all scale-fin¬ of his ear to insure correct intonation. Pa. gerings, including the chromatic. _ Remember that the fingering by no means stroke is enhanced by the liability ol the composition. effe.Se w^d'S^d^ 5— "'antioTTwr. ---- °«^dve™?e®sWhen addressin2 / Page 558 THE ETUDE

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REAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT FOR THE TEACHER with a marked accent. Thousands of teachers have donated a Three Months’ Sub¬ (Enter Whole Note. He stands in front of the first measure and repeats.) Common time has accenj* scription to each student, thus showing their interest in the Watch, and we wiUshowtoJ pupil and more readily gaining the attention of the parents First, we pause upon at the beginning of the season in the Fall. They realize it is Whole Note. When the count has J«- ^ an excellent business investment. One. two, three, four. Here you see Two comes quickly m «*» All the counts belong to me. Then we accent three ag« ^ We will be pleased to furnish special Three Months’ Trial No one else can share my pleasure; Subscription Coupons for distribution. Four, like two, ,ust ?itt]e song- I’m the one note in the measure. Now we'll sin&y°ua„‘ time Those having accounts with Theo. Presser Co. Showing how in. c°mhvnle. (Enter Half Note and his twin Each of us will fit a can have the subscriptions charged brother.) (The teacher l,lai's,a'lf keep :h' THE ETUDE PHILADELPHIA, PA. Fideles,” while lhUch',liters-) represented by their c Please mention THE ETUDE when addressing our advertisers. Page 560 THE ETUDE AUGUST 1917 THE ETUDE Page 561 Music Supplies Brahms' Three Community and By Mail Order Intermezzos, Op. 117 Lyric Studies Artistic Vocal Album Melodious Studies By Edward Baxter Perry Patriotic Songs The businessliness of mail order music sup-sup¬ We will add thu " 1 for Low Voice for the Violin plies was instituted by the Theo. P instituted by the Theo, Presser to the Presser Coulrti °f Bri>W These studies were made with the The Community movement is spreading F. Wohlfahrt, Op, Company and worked out in all its We will soon have upon the market the 74 special purpose of developing taste in in all directions. There is no telling fold details. Thisaiiis system hasims beenueen an present...... n summer.1 , Thesesmimho** ^ 411 low voice edition of our Artistic Vocal This popular study work for the violin ese numbers , ' music. They may he taken up after the where it will end. In almost every town assured success for many years. It is ^ rahms most popular piece* J* Album, and we are now affording singers will be added to the “Presser Colleot-ion," studies of Stephen Heller. They are In being constantly extended and perfected fre of ,nter™ediate difficulty h«;' we hear that they are preparing for the opportunity of procuring a copy of in two books. Book I is entirely in the all particulars, and has grown tre- tween the fifth and sixth rr.,,i the form of small lyric compositions, Community singing during the summer this work at the special low price in ad¬ First Position; Book II, in the Third beautifully annotated by Mr. Perry, and months. If you and your community have Position. These studies are all tuneful and mendously-- in all directions.’• - attrarti'e a-"d very pianistpianistif c l^'ti. vance of publication. The high voice edi¬ In a classified catalogs excellent for aspirins voim.' • • very closely fingered and phrased. They not already started something, it is time tion of this work, whfeh has been out for very agreeable to play. They are in pro¬ complete details of our On Sale plannlan will you are searching #* • 0UnS P'anists. will stand the very closest study. We you were awakening to it. In order to some time, has been a very great success, gressive order, leading the student along uc iuuiiu. ims will prove interesting aesire to take up as s^ri 1J* take pleasure in presenting them to our meet the demand we have published a and the low voice edition has been pre¬ easily and naturally through the founda¬ reading to the busy musician and teacher, is nothing better than th M readers. Our special advance price will little volume containing 35 selections of pared in response to a general demand. tion work of violin playing. Our new edition has been carefully revised and Any or all of our catalogs will be sent mezzos of Brahms Our? ‘h!ee be 25 cents, postpaid. the most suitable for the singing of the Only the best modern writers are repre¬ prepared by Mr. Frederick Hahn. Our free upon request to aU who may be price for ,, .™ S' UuLr sP*wa! adtaJ people. The selection is the very best sented and only the best and most success¬ NEW WORKS. interested. “ the th ee "umbers e • special Introductory price is 15 cents for if you waited until your return from vaca¬ comply Handel’s Twelve possible that could be put together in ful songs by these writers. The special tion, ivhen other matters in your fall c From very inception the aim be 30 cents, postpaid. either Book I or Book II5 25 cents for Advance of Publication Offer: Gem Pieces small space. The retail price of the introductory price in advance of publica¬ both books. paign for pupils wiU be burdening you. dle business of the Theo. Presser Com- volume is 10 cents, but our advance tion is 40 cents, postpaid. Special “Be prepared!” is one of the greatest ,)an-v bas been to help the teacher in •riiis will be the last month that this August, 1917. Offer f1 °Id Hungarian Melodies price to those who are interested will be Price logans of our day and it may be well ap- fve[y Pf Slble way. In the first place the volume will be placed on special offer. but 5 cents, postpaid. There is a little Heins’ Album Artistic Vocal Album for Low Voice. Child’s Own Book of Great It is now on press and will be delivered book published with the words only, which for the Pianoforte Bel Canto Method for Violin, Watson to subscribers some time during the Musicians, By Thomas Tapper s “,iri,rLr^ a can be had in this connection. Carl Heins has become one of the most Brahms’ Three Intermezzos, Op. 117 present month. This little volume con¬ Child’s Own Book, Beethoven. r.s,pd.,« Beethoven is the new number now in popular writers of teaching pieces in re¬ .*«... j. sj*-2rsfxrttrs *5z tains all of the gems of Handel. While Community and Patriotic Songs. A Revelation in the Vocal World preparation. Those who have had the cent years. All his pieces nave real edu¬ the pieces are attractive, they are suitable other books (Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, cational value, but at the same time they F1man- of education. The volume has been Years of experience, not only in singing Haydn) will look eagerly forward to tuneful throughout, suitable either for the Heins Album . 25 arrives. In addition to the Theo. Presser Com- f a Hungarian, has delved very deeplr edited and compiled by Hans von Biilow. and in teaching, but in examining first getting the new volume for the collection. recital or the home. In our new Heins’ Low, Octave Studies . 25 Any further information or suggestions pony’s own publications it has been the m . tbese original melodies that m. If you have not already taken advantage sources, writing books upon the subject, When a pupil has cut out all the interest¬ Album some of the best pieces of this Lyric Studies, Perry. 25 desired on the above plan will be gladly effort of this house to carry in stock all Qua*nt and full of character. He be ' of this special offer do so this month, listening to great singers and talking with ing pictures, pasted them in the book, writer are assembled. They are chiefly of Master Study in Music, Cooke. intermediate difficulty, beginning in' the 50 answered by correspondence. Ask for the really desired publications to he had transcribed them freely for the pi* * while the special price of 15 cents, post¬ them, have placed E. J. Myer, the author answered the questions, etc., he feels a Moszkowski Album . of this book, in a position all his own. early third grade and approaching Grade 30 catalogs of new and interesting teaching anywhere in the world, in order that all He has also quite an introduction whtt paid, is still in force. New Vox Organi, Pipe Organ, Buck sense of possession which can not lie IV. The special introductory price in ad- BO material to select from in making up your niail orders, no matter how large or how gives a very excellent account of mm His previous vocal books have been in Preliminary , Spaulding equalled. He will keep these little books \unce of publication is 25 cents, postpaid. 20 order and they will be cheerfully supplied, «nall or how exacting, may be filled with of the numbers, and which also 1L1 very great demand in all parts of the Revelation for the Vocal World, Myer Moszkowski vocal world. Now Mr. Myer feels that he ail Ills life. We will accept your order r„UoTPr Pr„0tnptitUde\ „ 311 indirect way much light on HuZ Album has a great truth to present to the public for Beethoven at the special advance of SPBUbrgo Le8S0ns in Tlme and Notation, is Future Discounts In order to carry out all these aims music in n-eneral In flrt th. 3 Advance of Publication with the utmost efficiency a splendid ln *enel al- In tact, the nitrate-, and wants to convey it through this book. publication rate of ten cents. Any of the Standard Advanced Pieces. 25 On Music The Moszkowski Album will contain the The advance of publication price is 20 other volumes can be had for fifteen cents. Offers Withdrawn Standard Parlor Album . organization of order clerks, Election ^alZahle SeHfr®te wo^k b-v itself and most j principal gcm$ of this popular piano From the present outlook there is cents. Tt will pay any progressive teacher to August 1st Standard Song Album b n V-r/'T i--— — v.w». ..I clerks, correspondents and musical ad- '. ! We take pleasure and Mtisfu comppser. The volume will lie gotten out likelihood that any radical change will be visers has been maintained and added to tl0n ln Presenting this treasure box »(I look up these books and see how finely The following books, which have been Student’s Music Guide and Manuscript in ,ouy usual good form, both as to paper Lesson Book, Jonas . made in the discounts to the profession in from time to time, so that every demand ^°*k l°re- On account of the increawl Standard they fit into the regular teaching work. offered in advance of publication at a very Viehl’s Sight Singing Book. 6 ,,cal future. The publishers and of musical education might be met. size of the book it will__, be necessary to; and printing, and there is not a single piece Song Album loxy introductory price, are now ready and in it that can he purchased in sheet music therefore the special offers are withdrawn. Wohlfahrt, Op. 74, Melodious Studies dealers have had their annual meeting in The distance which mav be covered bv change the price to 50 cents, postpaid This is a new volume in our series Low— for the Violin, 2 Books, each . for less than 30 cents. The extremely These works are now on the market and - New York City, at which time this matter the mail in the period of 24 hours is printed from special large plates. It will Octave Studies Wrist Studies, Perry. difficult selections will be avoided, as well may be purchased at the regular retail was thoroughly discussed. The only im- astonishing. An order from a distance as contain songs of all styles, sacred' and Wrist Studies as the easier ones. It will be a parlor Low’s Octave Studies is a standard and professional prices. We will gladly portant change that has been made re- great as Toronto, for instance mav be secular, suitable for the church, the home, Order Your Next Season’s work in the pianoforte curriculum, one of send to any of our regular patrons a copy lates to the retail price of the so-called filled and delivered within 36 hours_ By Edward Baxter Perry album that will be appropriate for any or the recital. Most of the songs are of Music Supplies Early cheap editions such as Schirmer Library, almost as quickly or in some cases more This work will be continued during to! ofcasion. Send in your order now, as this the best of study books for a student of of these books on selection for their ex¬ medium compass. The piano accompani¬ amination: Thic ic o ...... W>> ood.uuu, Church,v^nurcii, iPresser, resser, etc. Therethere are quickly than it Would be filled if one lived present month on special offer, owing tol will be the last month that it will be on ments are not difficult, but all afford good intermediate grade. While it is not a this is one of the wisest steps a music ninety numbers in these editions which Melodies of the Past for the Pianoforte special offer. The price now, in advance support for the voice. No better vocal beginner’s book in octaves, it is just right teacher:eacher or qmsicalmusical institution'insKhiMnn 1 "can ~t^ke. --i ..._ ^ ^s importance. We doubt whether —.If. Oreenwalel. Price 50 cents. This is collection for study or entertainment can to follow Presser’s First Studies in Octave This does not mean that supplie of publication, is 30 cents, postpaid. a very interesting volume for the young -„_.J should but the discounts will remain the 'same.’ '"ake the same purchase The mail order fT awakened to the WH be found. Only the best composers are Playing. Too much attention nowadays pianist. Some of the best of the old be bought and immediately paid for. It There is every reason why the prices on music business carinot be commended too have somethmg unusual pmented to represented. Our special introductory cannot be paid to the subject of octave means that during the summer months these nlnety numbers should undergo a enthusiastically. ' ll]'™1'n the form of these ***! Preliminary Piano Duets melodies are arranged in this collection in price in advance of publication is 25 cents, technic, as it plays such an important a very attractive manner. None of the when the teacher is not rushed that he or chan2e’ owi"S to the increased cost of During the coming season many im- fhe client ore By Geo. L. Spaulding postpaid. part in modern piano music. Low’s she should carefully prepare a list of PaPer» printing and binding. The in- portant improvements in the system will }:.th,rd f**de and make an eudlatg arrangements are beyond the third grade. Mr. Spaulding always has something Octave Studies are interesting musically Teachers who specialize in the earlier new to present. His activity has been Master Study in Music and they will serve to pave the way for grade should become acquainted with this principally among the lower walks of James Francis Cooke still more advanced studies of the same the busy season is not upon us. Settle- why one volume of a cheap, classical edi- ™ onomy. half pieces and studies. They all musical education, in which he shows a Master Study in Music is just what the character. Tills will he a new volume in Pour Sacred Songs, by David Dick ment for this order does not have to be tion should be 50 cents, and another one r 1 r> , names such as Hail Storm, Rain on t« wonderful aptitude. There is no writer name suggests. All of the really great the Presser Collection. The special in¬ Slater. Price 75 cents. A splendid col¬ lection tor the church singer. Four beau¬ made any sooner than if it had been sent with just exactly the same number of ,el ^anto Method for Roof and The Night Ride, eta, that ap of the present day that is more popular masters are taken up in turn and not troductory price in advance of publication tiful settings of familiar hymn texts, just months later. This plan benefits the PaSes one dollar. The change in the the Violin Peal strongly to the imagination. At', than he with children. He works in merely passed over as in the usual musical is 25 cents, postpaid. the sort of solos which will appeal to the conjunction with his wife, Jessica Moore, history, but discussed in such a way that teacher to a great extent. The receipt of .,Ilade for the sake By Mabel Madison WatSOD heTrin^We^Z thafteacto gZ congregation. who possesses a wonderful talent for a definite picture of the man and his Standard nessOIhder * tnme Whe" ,the FUSh °f bUSl' will surely b^wdeomed by The dealers Md a T*16-," °f Mabel Madison Watson is ally may have an opportunity to proom Stainer’s The Organ. Price $1.00. A ness has relaxed means that more careful customers*. ^ a familiar one to all. elementary teachers a copv of this work while it is still * suitable words for these easy pieces. In works is left. This will be one of the Advanced Pieces most comprehensive hooks of its kind ever fine new edition of this standard work, attention can be-given to the order than Other than this, we doubt whether there methlfTforV10^'- P1'®, new hePrinner’s sPeciai offer at 25 cents- PostPaid jfiis last effort of his. Preliminary Duets, We have decided to continue the special edited by E. A. Kraft, with all the good *7 has something that children will be de¬ issued. It will be especially valuable in if it reached us at the last minute with will be any change of discounts during Hon fnr T 6 ,vlol,n bas >» P«P«ra- offer on this work for one month longer, original material retained and a good lighted with. They are very easy, first all club work and can be used as a book frantic appeals to “rush” in order that the present season. There is a generally most T|!!*"*Umber years and !t is the Cnp|i:nd r pc Vi, month the special offer on this new col¬ Students’ Music Guide and canvass their pupils and have them sub¬ Z T ^ VCrJ f°,?d ,P°int in been consumed in merely goinToveTmanv duTtZv V. The special intro- the spaces in both clefs, then exerc^ 'j'eb*s w°rk. The system offers a com- scribe for this three months’ offer. P. e 01,11 rse of sight-singing in all its lection. In this volume all the best pieces Manuscript Lesson Book share in Order Early plan. To of the designs and ideas submitted Some will be Bn nC<\ f°r the comPlete volume the lines of the staff in both c • in the original Vox Organi, which is pub¬ It Is very much to the teachers’ ad¬ that' Z o deTXt1’ hT°s" f :mg me.r of the h^otifol co4"td to Te “ CCntS’ PostPaid’ the various kinds of notes are ^ J anr|Sfk’ !>rosented in the most interesting Alberto Jon&s, the great Spanish pianist, vantage to keep their pupils from lagging Zl:h0r?"?h manner. While the course is lished in four volumes, have been re¬ nutdelav "S unavailable because they were not ina<> „ , Then they are written assembled and incorporated under one has put the final touches upon this work in musical interest during the summer vtrv"* 'S not dldb D begins with the cover in a single volume. This new which promises to be of such usefulness months, and nothing will answer better throuehTh of .sight-singing and passes to all music teachers who desire to have a than stimulating articles on musical sub¬ hartc aw6 vano,ls stages to the intricate volume will be.worthy of a place in the manuscript book, classified and filled with jects or pleasing and attractive pieces of micrJn a, re is also a section devoted to library of any organist, containing pieces r?P .f„ . , . announcement. M’e desire to thank all of ^traetn’e volume for plavers are taken up and the various ^ instructive notes to which they can add music suitable for summer playing. This amuwl!ne?"S selections of all kinds for bv such reputahle composers as Dudley cW,h° deSlre, an allotment of who participated in the Contest Now l ntmnedlate ?rad«’, suitat.le for rec'rea- are presented. Each lfSSOa % » Buck, I. V. Flagler, Walter H. I-ewis, examples and advice so that the pupil will is what Th* Etud* will supply. Any need!8 .iust such a hook as is three months, from June to Octoiier, may Tan andn.fale T* T'S° * °n this that it is over we shaU gocarefuUv oveT n sii>hTP°ST-’ f°r St,,dy’ or f°r Practice after a certain model, Horatio W. Parker, R. H. Woodman. A. have a definite personal course mapped C' ..and ^ Wdl be cbarSed « our “On all the material submitted to see whether n ?g’ staining pieces varied tremelv valuable and «&**%£* elassec sehools, colleges and for be selected by the snbscrilier. Tills offer, Guilmant, and others. It will be a volume out and not merely an instruction hook She reauired °F is Po-«il>le for us to u e any of the tanSardTn/7 T^P08^ °t ab schools, with practical writing material, a" glasses thi •yo’‘ have any sight-singing of course, is open only to new subscribers. fZrs. th s is the work with which you containing selections in all styles, suited course. This “personal touch” idea is be¬ RefoJ t^nf I" ! !6 SLr'n? °f 19ia other contributions in some other form k a il contemporary Every piece introduction to harmony. Show your pupil that you are keenly in¬ for both church and concert use. None coming more and more important in all place an ordelofThid”11^'01^ va?atl®n The winner of the" $100.00 for the best particulZiv^lT4^- °n ac<'nimt of some even as far as preliminary -*» „ pthrtl basis of n °me acquainted. It is the terested in his welfare by suggesting the be a musical education and cannot are beyond intermediate grade of diffi- educational work and this book will be PJ °5der„of th!® k,.nd ln °'lr hands completed design is W. Parke Johnson been tH attractive quality. All have and into the various scales. eultv The special introductory price in above trial subscription and we are sure just the thing to “fill the hill.” The ad¬ Helaj Zr M'.rSell0f anv hothpr or of New York. The prize for the best ducZl'T andtested- The special intro- words it is a writing MvZl°"ra!red t0° mil0b- Our special advance of publication is 50 cents, post¬ that a hearty response will repay any delay that would be otherwise occasioned idea (.$25.00) has not yet been awarded postpaid^6 ^ thiS V°lume is 25 c‘ents> lines’ 1116 work is Placed P Postpaid. b"CC for thc work is 35 cents. vance of publication price is 50 cents. efforts on your part. at 15 cents, postpaid. paid. Page 562 THE ETUDE

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PRESSER CO., PHILADELPHIA ANY OF OUR PUBLICATIONS CHEERFULLY SENT FOR EXAMINATION GIVE THE NUMBER ONLY AND MENTION PRESSER PUBLICATION WHEN ORDERING ^ ATiON PIANO SOLOS GET BUSY 14403 On the Street, PIANO SOLOS PIANO—SIX HANDS Gr. Pr. Mary Gall Clarke 1% 14646 A Starry Night, Hans Schick 3 14736 Three Little Children, 1 nhlln'. 14645 May Delights, W. O. Forsythe 5 ISSUE 14643 Reverie Impromptu, Geo. L. Spaulding 2 .68 Eduard Garessen 3 14770 Awakening of the Birds, O. Lange 3 M YOUTHFUL HAPPINESS. Pieces for 14644 Second Va?se Caprice,1 &” ° the Pianoforte, Op. 50. 14652 Polka StaccaV1' FeU°n 5 HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CLASS By Marie Croaby >50 14219 Shine on Our Pathway. By J. W. Lerman SPLENDID ARTICLES BY Grade 2. 14650 Frivolette, C£*48? B°“* 6 Eben H. Bailey 3 JO Grade lx/i Constantin Sternberg 6 .75 ]ibHiSh Voice with Violin or Organ ad 14635 The Journey to Shut-Eye 14616 Flitting Butterflies — 14622 Concert Waltz, 6 J. LAWRENCE ERB Land—Lullaby .25 Scherzo .30 PERLEE V. JERVIS 14632 In the Indian Camp— ..... - . W. M. Felton 6 .75 14625 Your Smile, 14617 The Straw Ride—Caprice. .30 \4‘"1 £°aa‘lng- Cec11 Burleigh 6 •50 Walter Wallace Smith 3 .40 JOHN J. HATTSTEADT A. L. MANCHESTER Mazurka .25 14618 Lakeside Fancies—Waltz. .30 1462, By the Sea...A. Arensky 7 14633 March of the Toy Brigade .40 14535 You Sing to the World, 14610 Through the Woodland— Rose M. Eversole-McCoy 3 •» F. W. WODELL D. A. CLIPPINGER —Petite Marche Mill- Song Without Words... .30 AND OTHERS 14620 In the Barn — Country PIANO-FOUR HANDS 14536 Fair Colona, „ „ 14634 Dancing Sunbeams—Cap- Dance .30 14705 Posthorn's Tones, Op. 575, Charles E. Dancy - —’ For players well on in second No. 22 .F Behr 2 .40 14565 My Jean...Carlo Minettl 3 grade work. Melodious and pictur¬ 14700 Cradle Song. .Paul LelSc 2 >S5 14508 You..Stanley F. Wldener 3 J» esque. 14,10 Good Humor Waltz, 14600 Jack s Good Bye, „ „ THE MUSICIAN'S BUSINESS PRINCIPLES o , , Paul Leduc 2 .25 A. Strelezki 3 -w 14711 Spinning Song, 4675 Swing Song, 14656 Saviour, Like a Shepherd BY GORDON BALCH NEVIN TWO MfNIATURES. For the Pianoforte .25 Lead Us.'L. Leslie Loth 3 •6|> , „„ Minnie T. Wright 3 .25 14725 Joyous Shepherd? L°dUC 2 By Lily Strickland 4688 Masquerade Dance, 14657 Abide with Me, , Hans Schick 3 .40 .40 L. Leslie Loth 3 Grade 2. 4662 In Colonial Days, 14726 Happy Gondolier 2 14732 The Love of Which 1 HOW I REGAINED A LOST VOICE 14655 Lily Bells—Waltz .25 W. M. Felton 3 .40 .40 Dreamed. Julian Jordan 3 •* 14654 Hop O' My Thumb—March... .25 4o84 Aurora Polka, 14502 March of the Herald?"*®'* 14738 The Gypsy Trail, , „„ Tuneful and distinctive; by a tal- Erwin Schneider 3% .40 .40 Tod B. Galloway 3 ented and experienced writer. . Meiusine. R. S. Morrison 3% .60 14707 Fairy Bells sK^e?" 3 A new edition, for High Voice, 0 4642 Noontide Fancies, .40 this famous song. EVAN WILLIAMS T . . Hans Schick 3% .46 14708 Le Bal, Op. 30*' F°SSate 3 MUSICAL CAMEOS. Four Pianoforte Pieces 4646 Love s Awakening, 14543 Hymn to the Sun God, Thurlow Lleurance 4 By Marie Crosby „ Bouis Adolphe Coerne 3% .40 14712 Frolic of the Ki'tUns,°VlC 3 4681 Balletlna. . L. Leslie Loth 3 V. .40 ... 14012 Lovely Springtime,>pringume, _ . « Grade 2 4686 Dimples... L. Leslie Loth 3 V4 i.50 M. Moszkowski * 14672 Stepping Together — Min Mr. Loth's compositions are deserv- ^sUhBe?swir°-- 14771 A Rose, ng of serious attention. His ideas are J?’ Frank Frysinger 4 14660 Bugle Sounds—March .... '25 and well handled. 14716 Fairy Dance*' 9 14670 Spanish Serenaders . .25 I Conchlta, 14718 Santiago March, ^ 3 VOCAL DUETS 14671 Little Gossips .25 , ■ Matilee Loeb-Evans 3% .40 4507 Diavolina, 14576 Dreaming of Love and One of the best new sets of teach¬ 14710 Bride’s Welcom?' C°dlna 3 ing pieces. All have individuality. George Dudley Martin 4 .60 You....Arthur F. Tate 3 „„„ Sunset .Carlo Mora 4 .40 14667 Lead Us, Heavenly Father, 14720 Peerless WaH^ DUr3nd 3 Arthur G. Colburn 3 14580 Happy Gondolier, 1602 Withered Blossoms, „ . M. Watson 4 .50 14601 Twilight on the Waters, Scherzino, 14721 Charge oyhe^Uhl^ns?”3 3 14586 Flying Squadron^-Galopf Carl Wilhelm Kern a Mary Helen Brown 4 .25 14724 Dixie Doodle,lonCdGrrUIeS Durand’ 3 -50 t A- Parlow 2% .40 4647 Two Lovers, ORGAN 14631 June Dawn, Louis Adolphe Coertie 4 __ Mary Helen Brown 2M .40 4660 A Sunset Mer .50 14727 Flying Squafe^oT 3 14614 Barcarolle from t"I^s 14557 The Afterglow, M. Feltbn 4 A Parlow 3 Contes d'Hoffman,” A. O. T. Astenlus 3 .40 Twilight in Autumn, 14728 Bridal March, j. Offenbach * 14583 Southern Beauty, _ W. M. Felton 4 Erwin Schneider 3 .60 14603 The Grove of Julie. Op- 14588 Happy Valley, 4663 Chanson du Soir, 14730 Br|idal Chorus ^m'.'^: 3 139 .Fr. Bendel * W. M. Felton 4 Arr. Gordon Balch Nevin. ™ Louis Adolphe Coerne 3 .40 Elise.Carlo Mora 4 14760 Starbfarms," R' Wagner 3 14594 Blossoms Fair, 4601 Silver Falls, 14604 Sapphic Ode, Op. 94.*^ 3 Walter Wallace Smith 3 .60 Albt..Albert Dufaure„ 4% .50 144,48 Frfla^n]0f^mStPtfeUldunn? 3 14597 Heart of Gold Waltz, 14623 Concert Polonaise, finished Symphony,” Arr. Gordon Balch Nevin. __ , Geo. L. Spaulding 3 .40 ■*•■ _ . W. M. Felton 5 .75 14714 In the GonrinG Schubert 8% .35 14630 Valsette de Ballet, Mr. Felton Is a young American com- e>ondola, VIOLIN-—■ AND- PIANO , Mary Helen Brown 3 .40 poser who Is coming to the fore. 14717 La Zlneare FA Bendel 4 ,75 14684 Berceuse.... S. Barmotine * ...U Bohm 4 -50 Arr. Arthur Hartmann. $1.50 A YEAR PRICE 15 CENTS