In my case, he said, there was nothing to do but to perfect.
Stamaty was Kalkbrenner's best pupil and the propagator of the method he had invented.

This method was based on the _guide main_, so I was put to work on it.

The preface to Kalkbrenner's method, in which he relates the beginnings of his invention, is exceedingly interesting.

This invention consisted of a rod placed in front of the keyboard.

The forearm rested on this rod in such a way that all muscular action save that of the hand was suppressed.