strious. His chief point of vantage is his ability to concentrate.
He does not dissipate his time or thought. In some instances he can only
remain in Europe for two years--sometimes less. He quite naturally feels
that a great deal must be done in those two years, and consequently he
works at white heat. This is not a disadvantage, for his mental powers
are intensified and he is faithful to his labor.

The young women of America are for the most part very self-reliant. This
is also very much to their advantage. As a rule, they know how to take
care of themselves, and yet they have the courage to venture and ask
questions when questions should be asked. My residence in America has
brought me many good friends, and it is a pleasure to note the great
advance made in every way since my last visit here. I am particularly
anxious to have some of my later compositions become better known in
America, as I have great faith in the musical future of the country. I
wish that they might become familiar with such works as my _Fourth
Concerto_. I should deeply regret to think that Americans would judge my
work as a composer by my "Polish Dance" and some other lighter
compositions which are obviously inferior to my other works.

QUESTIONS IN STYLE, INTERPRETATION, EXPRESSION
AND TECHNIC OF PIANOFORTE PLAYING

SERIES XVII

XAVER SCHARWENKA

1. Is any time spent in music study really wasted?

2. How may the pupil's elementary work be made more secure?

3. State the importance of ear-training.

4. What additional musical studies should be included in the work of the
pupil?

5. What should be the teacher's first consideration?

6. Why must monotony be avoided in technical study?

7. State the value of practice in contrary motion.

8. May time be wasted with unprofitable studies?

9. What is the difference between brain technic and finger technic?

10. State how a revolution in methods of touch has come about.

ERNEST SCHELLING

BIOGRAPHICAL

Ernest Schelling was born at Belvidere, New Jersey, 1875. His first
musical training was received from his father. At the age of four and
one-half years he made his debut at the Philadelphia Academy of Music.
At the age of seven he entered the Paris Conservatoire, with the famous
Chopin pupil, Georges Mathias, as his teacher. He remained with Mathias
for two years. However, he commenced giving concerts which took him to
France, England, and Austria when he was only eight y