Thoroughly Revised and partly Rewritten,

Published under the immediate superintendence of the Composer.

Extract from Preface.

"A great number of Studies for the Pianoforte already exist, solely intended to form the mechanism of the fingers.

"In writing a series of short characteristic pieces, I have aimed at a totally different object.

"I wish to habituate both Students and Amateurs to execute a piece with the expression, grace, elegance, or energy required by the peculiar character of the composition; more particularly have I endeavoured to awaken in them a feeling for Musical Rhythm, and a desire for the most exact and complete interpretation of the Author's intentions.

"STEPHEN HELLER."

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