This book is intended to serve two specific purposes. First: By short simple finger drills the pupil quickly develops keyboard freedom, accuracy, rapidity, strength and control. Second: Presented in the most condensed form, all problems of phrasing and hand control usually so marked in pieces of first and second grade music, have been briefly taken up one at a time and with the least possible distraction. The progress is gradual, systematic and thorough, and each piece is handsomely illustrated in a classic style.