Talking Screen (Sep-Oct 1930)

"DON'T/ You'll make him the laughing stock of the place' hut when he started to play the piano WHAT a glorious night! Henri's quaint restaurant — with its intimate European atmosphere — was crowded with joyful parties. Tonight, John Brent was giving a party for eight in honor of Helen Thompson's engagement. Dick Peters had recommended Henri's as a splendid place to dine and dance. And Dick was right. "What's that in your pocket, Dick? Your will?" asked John. "No, that's just some sheet music I bought on the way over," returned Dick. "What in Heaven's name are you doing with sheet music? Going to use it as wallpaper?" exclaimed John. "Why, I'm learning to play the piano. Didn't you know?" "Oh, boy! Listen to that! You couldn't learn to play in a thousand years." Dick looked at John with an amused smile on his face. "What would you give to hear me play?" he asked calmly. "A ten dollar bill if you'll go up there right now and play that piano. What do you say?" exclaimed ■ John with triumph in his voice. "You're on," replied Dick, quick as a flash. "I'll take you up on that little dare. But not here — wait 'til we get home tonight." "No, sir, you'll win or lose that bet right now. Come on, fellows, let's take him right up to the piano and we'll settle it here." "Don't be foolish, boys, you'll only make us the laughing stock of the place," begged one of the girls. Heedless of Dick's pleading, they dragged him to the platform and placed him at the piano. By this time the unusual goings on had caught the attention of everyone in the restaurant. Now Dick realized that he had to go through with it. So summing up all his courage and with a sudden burst of confidence, he broke into the chorus of the latest Broadway hit. John gasped. He couldn't bel'eve h's ears. Everyone at the table sat in open-mouth=d amazement as Dick sat there playing one snappy number after another. It wasn't until the regular orchestra returned that they allowed Dick to rise from the piano. Amid the din of applause, he went back to the table, only to be swamped with questions. Biit Dick refused to tell them the secret of his new-found musical ability, in spite of all their begging. Going home that night, John, the most surprised member of the parry, insisted stubbornly until Dick finally gave in. '"Well, John, I've put one over on you. I learned to play by myself, without a teacher. "What? That's impossible! Tell me more." Dick Tells His Secret Dick then explained how he had always longed to be able to play some musical instrument. One day he chanced to see a U. S. School of Music advertisement offering a Free Demonstration Lesson. Skeptically he sent in the coupon. But when the Free Demonstration Lesson came and he saw how easy it was, he knew that this was just what he had been looking for. Why, it was just like A-B-C. He sent for the entire course and almost before he knew it. he was playing real tunes and melodies. And the lessons were such fun, too. Almost like playing a game. Play Any Instrument This is typical of the success of countless thousands who have learned music this easy way. You, too, can now learn to play — right at home — in half the usual time. You can't go wrong with this simple new method which has already shown over half a millioii people how to play their favorite instruments by note. Forget the old-fashioned idea that you need special "talent". Just read the list of instruments in the panel, decide which one you want to play, and no matter which instrument you choose, /'/ will average only a few cents a day. Send for Free Booklet and Demonstration Lesson Our wonderful illustrated Free Book and our Free Demonstration Lesson explain all about this remarkable method. They prove just how anyone can learn to play his favorite instrument by note — playing real tunes from the very start. It also explains all about the amazing new Automatic Finger Control. Act NOW. Clip and mail this coupon today ! No obligation. Instruments supplied when needed, cash or credit. U. S. School of Music, 49010 Brunswick Bldg., New York City. PICK YOUR INSTRUMENT Piano Organ Ukulele Cornet Trombone Piccolo Guitar Violin Clarinet Flute Saxophone Harp Mandolin 'Cello Hawaiian Steel Guitar Sight Singing PicUio Accordion Italian and GeroicUi Accordion Voice and Speech Culture Drums and Traps Harmony and Composition Automatic Finger Control Banjo (Plectrum, 5-String or Tenor) U. S. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, 49010 Brunswick Bldg., New York City Please send me your free book, "Music Lessons in Your Own Home, ' ' with innoduction by Dr. Frank Crane, Free Demonstracion Lesson and particulars of your easy payment plan. I am interested in the following course: Have you above Insir? m Name Address State. 89