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PHOTO BY WILL YERD.MRS. ANNA CROSS,an able and popular piano teacher, has enjoyed manyadvantages <strong>in</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g had as <strong>in</strong>structors some of the bestteachers of this country. Ten years ago she studied <strong>in</strong>Kansas City under the great pianiste and teacher EllaBachus Behr, S<strong>in</strong>ce then has placed herself under andwith the best teachers of our City. Mrs. Cross is a musicalenthusiast and devotes herselt to the <strong>in</strong>terests of herpupils, often br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g them together <strong>in</strong> recitals, and giv<strong>in</strong>gmany delightful musicales. She is herself a ref<strong>in</strong>ed andpleas<strong>in</strong>g pianiste and truly deserves the success that she isw<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>St</strong>udio at 4132 Newstead Ave.Letters from a Musical Grandfather.(INDRODUCTION.)It occurred to .me that after an experienceof over forty years as a teacher, preceded byfifteen years <strong>in</strong> tak<strong>in</strong>g lessons from some ofthe best teachers, among whom may be mentionedLoeschhorn, A. W. Bach, JuliusSchneider, Ed. Grell, also Bordogni the celebratedvoice teaeher and others, that I couldoffer a few suggestions to pupils, teFtchersand parents, which might benefit some. Ihope not to bore anyone with long yarns, asold people are apt to do. I will not makepupils believe that I was a prodigy and alwaysa very good boy; far from it I was carelessand lost much valuable time. Well, I willnot deta<strong>in</strong> with long prelim<strong>in</strong>aries, otherwisethe Editor may compla<strong>in</strong> that I take up toomuch valuable space. My suggestions maynot conta<strong>in</strong> anyth<strong>in</strong>g very new, they are nothypothetical but based upon experience.To PARENTS.I say, by all means give your children amusical education; commence early, sevenyears of age is not to young if the child is <strong>in</strong>good health and able to dist<strong>in</strong>guish the lettersof the Alphabet. Don't buy an old worn outt<strong>in</strong> pan and make yourself believe it is apiano; buy the best piano you can afford.There is an attraction, not merely <strong>in</strong> the outwardappearance of a piano but <strong>in</strong> its tones,which the child will be able to appreciate andimbibe a taste for that which musicians call''the beauty <strong>in</strong> ·music.". I am sure that ifT:S::E. :lM!:"'C"S:CC.A.L NE'7\T'S. 21ance, your p,ride would not allow you topurchase a lame animal and a broken downcarriage, simply because they are cheap . · Awrit<strong>in</strong>g teacher selects the ·best pens for hispupils ; the tone and touch of a piano are ofsimilar importance to stimulate practic<strong>in</strong>gand improve the pupil's taste. Don't allowany ornaments to stand on the piano; have itkept <strong>in</strong> tune and order by a thoroughly experiencedman; it ought to be looked afteronce <strong>in</strong> six months. Don't place the pianonear the w<strong>in</strong>dow; young pupils are apt tohave their attention diverted by outside noises.The choice of a teacher is of as great importanceas the purchase of a piano; cheaparticles are dear <strong>in</strong> the end. For a beg<strong>in</strong>nerit is not necessary to have a high pricedteacher who has a reputation as an excellentSolo performer; on the contrary these gentlemenare seldom the most pa<strong>in</strong>stak<strong>in</strong>g withthe elementary drudgery; at the same timedon't th<strong>in</strong>k a twenty-five cent teacher is goodenough. Beg<strong>in</strong>ners ought to have two lessonsa week of not more than forty-five m<strong>in</strong>uteseach. Some foolish parents can never getenough for their money and want to exact afull hour; this is a great mistake as the child,especially if it be under ten years of age, willget weary and lose <strong>in</strong>terest which is easilynoticed when it looks at the clock every fivem<strong>in</strong>utes and wi hes the lesson was over.Therefore have confidence <strong>in</strong> your teacher,don't measure his ability by the number o~pieces he has drummed <strong>in</strong>to the child's head,on the contrary, don't look for any piecesuntil the teacher th<strong>in</strong>ks the child is capableto play one correctly.To TEACHERS.I speak advisedly only to the less experienced,for I feel sure that those who havegiven lessons for some years would th<strong>in</strong>k itpresumption on my part if I were to give themadvice; yet personally I do not th<strong>in</strong>k my elftoo old to learn someth<strong>in</strong>g every day, and asI presume that my letters may be read bysome older teachers, it may happen that someof my words will not fall on stony ground butbear fruit. Besides hav<strong>in</strong>g had a thoroughmusical education, a teacher should have <strong>in</strong>exhaustiblepatience, especially with young children;pa<strong>in</strong>stak<strong>in</strong>g efforts and vigilance tosecure the proper position of the hands andcorrect strik<strong>in</strong>g of the keys to elicit a goodmusical and well susta<strong>in</strong>ed tone are mattersof greatest importance. While it is impossibleto lay down a plan accord<strong>in</strong>g to which allpupils should be <strong>in</strong>structed yet it may safelybe recommended that the first two or threelessons would most profitably be spent onf<strong>in</strong>~er or technical exercises without any <strong>in</strong>$truction book and that they also be made theMrss EMILIE E. DETERING,means of teach<strong>in</strong>g pupils count<strong>in</strong>g aloud whichis a subject very few like to do and whichteachers often defer until it is almost too lateor when the time <strong>in</strong> pieces is to complicated.Count<strong>in</strong>g loud is best mechanically <strong>in</strong>eulcatedwith the first five-f<strong>in</strong>ger Exercise C, D, E, F,G hold<strong>in</strong>g· out each sound while you count'aloud four beats as whole notes, next two· beats to each as half notes and lastly only onebeat to each as quarter notes; do<strong>in</strong>g this willalso prevent too fast play<strong>in</strong>g to which mostpupils are prone. Avoid monotony which arisesfrom ·us<strong>in</strong>g always the same sounds, hence Iadvise transpos<strong>in</strong>g the above named soundsfive notes high. Next I recommend the firsttwo Introductory exercises from ''NormalCourse of Piano Technic" by W. B. Wait.Lastly two-f<strong>in</strong>ger Exercises accord<strong>in</strong>g toMason's "touch and technic" conf<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g thesame to No. 1, which are the foundation of acl<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g legato touch followed by the secondExercise <strong>in</strong> which the elastic touch alternateswith the legato. I need hardly mention thatall these exercises must be practiced very slowlywith each hand seperately. While I <strong>in</strong>tend tospeak of <strong>in</strong>struction books some time later Iwill only now make the general remark ·ofavoid<strong>in</strong>g large cumbersome <strong>in</strong>struction booksand some which some Grandmother mightused fifty years ago.To P uPILS.I speak as one who, although personallyunknown to them, has their welfare andmusical progress at heart. While at youryoung age you may perhaps not like the drudgeryand hard work that is necessary to accomplishanyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Mu ic yet rest assuredyou will not go unrewarded for the troubleyou take. Music is an accomplishment whichis not only pleas<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> itself to ypu personallywhen you are older and <strong>in</strong> lonely hours; it isalso pleas<strong>in</strong>g and enterta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g to your friendand .has been the means of <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>in</strong>tosocial circles to many young people. Whilepatience is expected from a teacher, it is notless so from pupils. Do not expect too much<strong>in</strong> a short time; remember how long a time ittakes to learn the multiplication table and dosmall sums, or before you can make a decentlyshaped letter <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g, or a straight l<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>draw<strong>in</strong>g ·which some people can never·. accomplish.. Do· hot be· impatient with yourteacher if he appears too exact<strong>in</strong>g' he meansit all for your best; your progress will _notonly .be pleas<strong>in</strong>g. to ·yourself and parents· andalso encourage him; his <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> you <strong>in</strong>creaseswith your advancement and dim<strong>in</strong>isheif you are lazy' or <strong>in</strong>differ nt. ·Let it be youraim <strong>in</strong> life to make your teachers and parentshappy' they are your: best friends; when 'theyare laid <strong>in</strong> the cold ground the 'thought ofhav<strong>in</strong>g made them happy will contribute toyour happ<strong>in</strong>ess.hard anP. success will be yours.(TO BE CONTINUED.)Therefore cheerfully workCARL BECKE·R, TENoR,. • . _ Voice Culture and A~tistic S<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g.Teaehetr of Piano, · · :· ~ Pupils prepared lor Opera, Oratorio, Concert or Church,<strong>St</strong>udio: 1103 NORTH GRAND A VENUE, . (Italian Method.) .CORNER FINNEY AVENUE.Tone Plac<strong>in</strong>g and Reparation. a Specialty.Receptz'otz hours: I - J P.M. Tuesday and Friday.you could afford to buy a horse and convey- -----------<strong>St</strong>udi~,1103 N. Otand Ave., Cor. F<strong>in</strong>ney· Ave.
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