c.1890 Billings Staff Sol-Fa System Shape Note Sight Singing Music Lesson Card

Description

This is an original antique advertising card or business card for musical instruction by L.F. Billings Author of the STAFF SOL-RA SYSTEM.    This card measures about 4.5” x 2.5” and the verso has some paper affixed from what looks like a scrapbook mounting.
I believe this card advertises musical instruction related to Shape Notes and Sight Signing which was pioneered in the United States by the composer William Billings during the Revolutionary War period.   I am sure how or if the L.F. Billings listed on this card may be related to William Billings but it seems likely they were related in some way.   The card describes the Staff Sol-Ra System as “…resolves all keys into one so that they read alike as one natural key, being so in fact.”
The card also mentions piano and organ tuning and allowed admission to singing lessons by Billings.   This card isn’t dated but is an antique original which looks to be late 19th century.   Overall condition is very good.  Email any questions.  Thanks for looking.
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