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appeal to every age ‘group,

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piece, thé melodica can pro-

organ or other instrument.

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lessons, the holiday -

season mipht be a good time
to replace: his- present in-

-strument with a new one.

‘Those who play in a band or

“orchestra might welcome.
“a new trumpet, violin or

flute.-
The. versatile ‘guitar,

is. still: the most. popular

- among amateurs of alll ages. -
‘Mandolins. and: dulcimers -

nave: caught. the interest of
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beginners.
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Sheet music, starting at
ood: choice
for someone already ac-
quainted with music — from

- the - instrumentalist to~ the
choir Singer: Mouthpieces, .
‘-metronomes, piano - lights,

foot pedals and carrying

bags and: cases are- other

welcome gifts. .
If you've givenan instru-

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in a set of group music les-~

sons. And, for the do-it-your-
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-“Merry- Christmas!” with
music this. year: and ‘your -
message will be_ ‘heard all

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