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- Over 700,000 People have studied music this easy way Pio Pt OR ES, over seven hundred thou- sand delighted men and women all over the world have studied music this quick, easy way. Seven hundred thousand — what a gees orchestra they would make! Some are playing on the stage, others in orchestras, and many thousands are daily enjoying the pleasure and popularity of be- ing able to play some instrument. Surely this is convincing proof of the suecess of the new, modern method perfected by the U. S. School of Music! And what these people have done, YOU, too, can do! Many of these 700,000 _ students didn’t know one note from another— others had never touched an instru- ment—yet in an amazingly short time they learned to play their favorite in- Surprised Friends I want to say that my friends are greatly surprised at the dif- ferent pieces I can m already play. I am » very happy to have chosen your methed of learning, *B. I., Bronx, N. Y. Learned Quickly at Home I didn’t dream T ‘could actually learn to play without a teacher. Now when [I play for people they hardly believe that I learned to play so well in go short a time. eH CC: 8:,; Calif, Plays on Radio I am happy to tell you that for four weeks I have been on the air over our local radio station. So thanks to your insti- tution for such a wonderful course. *W. H. S., Alabama. * Actual pupil’s names on request. Pictures by professional models Now You, Too, Can Learn to Play Your Favorite Instrument Without a Teacher Easy as A-B-C strument. Best of all, they found learning music amazingly easy. No old time drudgery—no expensive teachers. This simplified method made learning musie as easy as A-B-C! No Special Talent Required It is like a fascinating game. From the start you are learning real tunes, by note. You simply can’t go wrong, for every step, from beginning to end, is right before your eyes in print and picture. First you are told how to doa thing, then a picture shows you how, then you do it yourself and hear it. And almost before you know it, you are playing many of your favorite pieces—jazz, ballads, classics. No pri- vate teacher could make it clearer. Little theory—plenty of accomplish- ment. That’s why students of the U.S. School of Music get ahead so fast! You don’t need any special ‘‘talent.”’ Many of our students who have al- ready become accomplished players never dreamed they possessed musical ability. They only wanted to play some instrument—just like you—and they found they could soon learn how this easy way. Just a little of your spare time each day is needed—and you en- joy every minute of it. The cost is sur- prisingly low—averaging only a few cents a day—for whatever instrument you choose. There are no extras. And remember you are studying right in your own home—without paying big fees to private teachers. Don’t miss any more good times, learn how to play your favorite in- strument and _ surprise all your friends! Change from a wallflower to the center of attraction. Music is the best thing to offer at a party—musi- eians are invited everywhere, Enjoy the popularity you have been missing. Get your share of the musician’s pleasure and profit! Start Now! Write For Free Booklet If you are in earnest about wanting to join the crowd of entertainers and be a “big hit’ at any party—if you really do want to play your favorite instrument, to become a performer whose services will be in demand— fill out and mail the convenient coupon asking for our Free Booklet and Free Demonstration Lesson. These explain our wonderful method fully and show you how easily and quickly you can learn to play at little expense. In- struments supplied when needed, cash or credit. U. S. School of Music, 4340 Brunswick Bldg., New York City. Forty-first Year (Established 1898) FREE BOOKLET EXPLAINS EVERYTHING Without cost or obligation to me, please send mo your free illustrated booklet and am interested in the instrument checked below: TROMBONE FLUTE PICCOLO ORGAN DRUMS AND TRAPS MODERN ELEMENTARY HARMONY VOICE CULTURE Have You Soe Dis: -TASEPUMONUT ia oss 0 cee f U. 8. SCHOOL OF MUSIC - 4340 Brunswick Bidg., New York City, N. Y. E demonstration lesson, I E PIANO BANJO f VIOLIN MANDOLIN — QUITAR UKULELE f ACCORDION CORNET i SAXOPHONE TRUMPET 8 CELLO HARP BE HAWAIIAN GUITAR’ CLARINET ” ; Name ews se 4 VOR a bap deere Pian % 5 B. Address ..ccectsvssoyae’s ee jwegesece . Wo CRU the errr ak Se ei ee a ea Os eantee eee een ee steer Please mention ACB FICTION GROUP when answering advertisements GComichbooks coms: