How to Behave by Samuel R. Wells

Author:Samuel R. Wells [Wells, Samuel R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781440556357
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2013-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

MUSIC

When music commences, conversation should cease. It is very rude to talk while another person is singing or playing.

A lady should never exhibit any anxiety to sing or play; but if she intends to do so, she should not affect to refuse when asked, but obligingly accede at once. If you cannot sing, or do not choose to, say so with seriousness and gravity, and put an end to the expectation promptly. After singing once or twice, cease and give place to others. The complaint is as old as the days of Horace, that a singer can with the greatest difficulty be set agoing, and when agoing, cannot be stopped.

In playing an accompaniment for another, do not forget that it is intended to aid, and not to interrupt, and that the instrument is subordinate to the singer.

When a lady is playing, it is desirable that someone should turn the sheet music for her. Some gentleman will be generally at hand to do this, but unless he is able to read music, his services may as well be dispensed with.

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