To attain certainty of fingering in the lower position, one of these two methods must next be adopted. Either intervals—thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, and octaves from each note on each string, in C major, must now be practised, or all the major and minor scales may next be played, with the practice of the intervals in all the keys. Choice must be made as to which method of study be next pursued, according to the individuality and intelligence of the learner.

Practice of intervals in C major:

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