Publisher's Synopsis
From the PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION.
Although this little work was originally written with some hesitancy, because of the number of really good Harmony manuals already before the public, I trust that my first aim, to simplify, has been to a good degree successful. It is hoped that the correction of typographical errors in the first edition and a few changes of phraseology for the sake of clearness will greatly enhance the usefulness of these elementary lessons.
As remarked in the first edition, this book is not an experiment. Its rules, substantially as here printed, have been successfully used for years by those studying with me. Explanations and other remarks that might at first appear superfluous, had their origin in the repeated corrections of pupils' exercises; yet every conscientious teacher will find it necessary to supplement them with assistance adapted to the wants of each pupil.
In view of an unexpectedly early demand for a fourth edition, I desire to extend my sincere thanks to those who, by using this book, have so materially contributed to its success.
