The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 22, 1905, Page 1

LESSON NO. 10 Grove’sMusic Simplifier Copyright, 1904, by W. Scott Grove, Scranton, Pa. =N the ‘keyof li flat thiree of the notes are flats, and in_t_hil_flks;m.tbe chords which are neces- sary to play accompaniments in that key are shown in the lower chart. The upper chart has the chords of the key of C minor, the rela- tive of the key of E flat major. The top, middle and lower sections of each chart give the three chords of each key, and no further instruction is necessary to enable any one to accompany a soloist, vocal or instrumental, in any musical selections written in those keys. The coloréd letters are to be played with the left hand, the black letters with the right hand. . Having placed the chart on the piano, play the colored letter in the top section with the left hand, and then the three black letters in unison with the right hand. Next play the middle section in the same way, then the lower section, and then return. to the top section. The small letter D, with a dash above it, which gives the chart position, must not be played. 5 After a brief practice these chords can be memorized and you can play without the use of the chart. - But with the chart a person who never struck a note on the piano before may in.-a few minutes play the harmonious chords correctly, and then accompany his or her own songs or the songs of friends. Proficiency requires a 'little practice, but no previous ‘knowledge of music. 1f you desire to delve deeply into the mysteries of music the charfs give you the best possible fgundation on which to base a musical education. A knowledge of the keys and their chords underlies all the triumphs of the accomplished musician. ELEVENTH LESSON'NEXT SUNDAY.