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instrumental piece. Mr. Cianchettini has presented it to us under a more novel and preferable form to any it has hitherto assumed; he has preserved its simplicity of character, while he has added sufficient embellishment to fit it for the purpose of a piano forte lesson. It has become under his hand light, easy, and attractive.

Mr. Rawlings has given us two very agreeable lessons. The rank which this composer takes is so useful, and is supported by him with so much ability, that each piece of music which he publishes assures its successor a welcome reception. The divertimento on "Dulce Domum" is the best of the two before us, but they both possess their separate share of attractiveness.

Mr. Steil's fantasia is of a high order, not as to execution or difficulty, but as to taste and originality, especially the introduction and two following pages. It is a lesson capable of great effect, and worthy of particular notice.

Nos. 1 and 2, of Petites Bagatelles for the Piano Forte; by T. Latour. Chappell and Co.

Books 1 and 2, of Cottage Divertimentos for the Piano Forte; by P. A. Corri. Chappell and Co.

Three Sets of Pandean Airs for the Piano Forte and Harp; by F. Hummel. Chappell and Co.

Les Delices, Nos. 1, 2, and 3; by F. L. Hummel. Chappell & Co. The Warbler, consisting of a Series of Lively Rondos for the Piano Forte; by J. Parry. Gow and Son.

This list is composed of lessons adapted to beginners, and perhaps there is not one in the number which is not well calculated to lighten the toil of the youthful student by its attractions. Mr. Latour's bagatelles are formed upon "Fra Silenzio e fra l'orror,” from Il Crociato, and a pretty French air. They possess both the means of amusing and instructing, and display his usual ability. Mr. Corri's divertimentos (six in number) are easier, but scarcely less clever, and containing perhaps even more to enliven and please the ear.

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