1. The accompaniment included a "counter melody" which, in this case started with a descending major scale.
2. The tempo was brisk (not "draggy," the way Edison wanted the melody played).
There are many other fascinating tales about the tunes we love. I intend to present them regularly in this space.
Music lovers, please spread the word!
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