The Universal Music Library. Vol. L Songs by A. S.
Gatty. (C. Boosey.)—If we aro to judge by the style of Mr. Gatty'a songs con- tained in this number of "The Universal Music Library," we predict but limited popularity for the first volume. Both words and music are very common-place. Mr. Gatty's method of notation is, in many cases, far from authentic ; indeed, it is of such a nature as to impress us with the idea that he has much to learn in the art of composition. The many instances which occur in the third song where F sharp is falsely written for E fiat, will bear us out in what we have said, without going into further details. Vol. II. is a far more acceptable volume than Vol. I. of the same series. It contains twelve easy pianoforte duets, arranged by J. A. Wade. We cannot say that the selection of airs leaves nothing to be desired ; at the same time, they will be useful to beginners.
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