Afterwards I strike the chord in eighth-notes, and let her count 1, 2, 3; in short, I give the chord in various ways, in order to teach her steadiness in counting, and to confine her attention.
In the same way I teach her to count 1, 2, 1, 2; or 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; at the same time telling her that music is sometimes counted in triple time, and sometimes in 2/4 or 4/4 time.) Now, Bessie, you have learned to count very well, and to know the difference in the tones.

It is not every child that learns this in the first lesson.

If you don't get tired of it, you will some time learn to be a good player.

As soon as you are rested, I will tell you about something else, that you will have to listen to very carefully.
BESSIE.

But I like it, and will take pains to listen just as closely as I can.
DOMINIE.