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THE NATURE OF MUSIC 



in the following given basses at a), given melodies at 

 6), and performances at c). 

 1. 2. 



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It will be observed that the above exercises are the 

 exact counterparts in minor of those just presented 

 in major. This comparative study and treatment of 

 corresponding material in major and minor by means 

 of such parallel exercises in given melodies is com- 

 mended for its usefulness to students. 



Exercises in the given bass, owing to their arbitrary 

 prescription of the order and arrangement of material, 

 completely cut off the student from that independence 

 of thought and judgment in the use and selection of 

 chord-material which is so essential to its mastery. 

 Not so with exercises in given melodies, for these may 



