Howe's Seraphine and Melodeon Instructor

First published in 1860, this seminal work on music instruction revolutionized the way that Americans learned to play the piano and other melodic instruments. Clear, concise, and easy to follow, Howe's method broke down complex musical concepts into simple, step-by-step instructions that anyone could follow. With this book, even beginners could quickly learn to play beautiful music.

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