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sixths and tenths to the thirds, includ-
ing a check-up with minor sixths that
will help us to make use of some aug-
mented chords, necessary for enharmon-
ic comparisons.
In order to understand this form of
tuning, one should at least have passed
the- initiatory stage, i.e., how to tune a
circle of fifths and octaves absolutely
true, no sign of beats whatsoever. This
takes plenty of hard practice. Unless
you adhere to this form of procedure,
you may lose the idea of what it is all
about.
Be Patient
A good many students starting out to
something new get too ambitious from
the start. They cannot wait until they
have mastered one thing at a time, and
do it well.
Tuning a circle of fifths and octaves
may seem rather elementary at first. Do
not let this primary procedure discour-
age you because this must be mastered.
The next progressive step I would
suggest (that is, if I were a beginner)
is to go to a well-tuned piano and listen
attentively to the chords.
First sound the interval of a perfect
fifth—as C = G, D = A, E = B, F = C,
G=D,
A = E.
Then sound C# = G#. D# = A#,
E# = B#, F#=C#, G# = D#, A#=E#.
O—G b D b —A b E b —B h F b —C b
G*>—D b A b —E b .
Note: When you know all your na-
tural intervals perfectly, it is easy to
figure out any interval; look at the per-
fect fifths—the others are perfect fifth
raised and lowered the same distance.
Second—Study as well as hear:
the major thirds C-E F-A G-B
the minor thirds C-E b F-A b G-B b
also minor thirds C#-E F#A G# b
Note: The first column are all major
thirds, second column lowered half step
—we have simply made the major into
minor by making them smaller.
A Triad
Returning to our chords, it should be
explained that they must have at least
three different tones and are made up
of chains of interlocking thirds. The
size, number and position of the thirds
decide the chord's quality: major, min-
or, diminished and so on.
A triad is a three-tone chord.
Please do memorize the chords. Ac-
quaint your ear with their quality. Note
the difference between the major and
minor thirds. That's all for now.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, APRIL, 1952
Guy L. Mclntyre Passes
Away A! the Age of 75
Guy Lewis Mclntyre, since 1938
wholesale sales representative of Winter
& Co., in the southeastern territory,
passed away on March 25th in Miami
Hospital at the age of 75 after a brief
illness.
Guy Mclntyre was one of the best-
known traveling men in the industry.
Early in life he traveled for the Everett
Piano Co., in the Midwest, and later
was with the Kohler & Campbell organi-
zation for many years, covering the
southeastern territory. He had been
connected with Winter & Co., since Sep-
tember, 1938 as their southern repre-
sentative and for many years made his
headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. Four years
ago he moved to Miami, where he had
lived since that time.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Florence Mclntyre, three sisters, Mrs.
W. D. Burcalow of St. Paul, Mrs. Gar-
field Meyer of Seattle and Mrs. Harry
Brinkman of Everett. Wash.
Funeral services were held on March
27th, at 4 PM, at the Philbrick Miami
Shores Chapel with the Rev. Frederick
Nelson. Pastor of the Miami Shores
Community Church, officiating. Inter-
ment took place at Southern Memorial
Cemetery.
Mr. Mclntyre was a member of the
Community Church and also of the
Masonic Order in Atlanta. He was also
one of the early members of the Na-
tional Piano Travelers Association to
which he belonged at the time of his
death.
that evening for members and non-
members.
At 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, F. X.
Friedel, Treasurer of N.A.P.T., had a
grand action regulating class. Recon-
ditioning of an upright action was dem-
onstrated by T. A. Smallwood, N.A.P.T.
member from Fort Worth Division.
Following this, the Boelter film on reg-
ulation and repairing of actions was
shown and there were questions and an-
swers. At 6:30 in the evening, there
was a banquet and entertainment.
The 44th national convention of the
N.A.P.T. will be held at the Hotel Ben-
jamin Franklin in Philadelphia on July
14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th.
Wm. Knabe & Co. Cooperates
at Easier Concerts
Rockefeller Center became a giant
music box when leading stars of the
concert stage, radio and television,
Hammond organists, and the Rocke-
feller Center Choristers combined tal-
ents at the annual Easter Concert series
which took place in the Lower Plaza
beneath the Prometheus Statue on Sat-
urday, April 12 and Easter Sunday,
April 13th.
Juliana Larson, lovely concert so-
prano, and Christopher Lynch, tenor
were featured soloists. On the same
program, Collins Driggs, acclaimed
one of the greatest exponents of the
Hammond organ, presented a half-hour
concert and the Rockefeller Center
Choristers. 120 voice choir under the
direction of John R. Jones, presented
their traditional program of Easter Mu-
sic. Accompaniment for the Choristers
was p r o v i d e d simultaneously by
Marjorie Mayer at the Knabe piano
and Mr. Driggs at the Hammond organ.
Mr. Driggs also gave half-hour con-
The National Association of Piano
certs from the Lower Plaza on April
Tuners held a Regional Meeting at the 12th.
Hotel Hilton, Fort Worth, Tex. on
Ann Leaf, Hammond organist, also
March 31st and April 1st. On the first
presented
a half-hour concert on April
day, an address was made by Joe Daur-
12th at .12:30 p.m.
er, Advertising Manager of the Rudolph
The concerts are presented by Rocke-
Wurlitzer Co. entitled "Selling Can Be
feller Center with the cooperation of
Fun". Later in the morning, there was
the Wm. Knabe & Co.
a technical session of questions and
answers, and in the afternoon Norman
Dasenbrook, technical engineer and as-
sistant general manager of the Wood &
Brooks Company, had a regulating
class for the Wood & Brooks spinet ac-
tion. He was followed by Robert John-
HELP AVANTKD—Piano tuner and repair
son, Jr.. a technician of the Schaff
man that can repair and regulate actions.
be sound, middle aged or young 1 . Must
Piano String Co., Chicago, and A. M. Must
have car. City and shop work. Steady posi-
Tyson, N.A.P.T. member from Fort
tion with one of San Antonio's larg-est piano
stores and shop. Excellent salary to right
Worth Division, gave a demonstration
party. Give ful] details with first letter in-
of the Tyson resonator.
cluding 1 references and picture of self.
Dacbert Piano Co., 639 Pruitt Ave., San
There was an open meeting at 7:30
Antonio 4, Tex.
N.A.P.T. Regional Meeting
Held in Houston, Texas
MANPOWER
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