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 This was written and played via Finale 2005 notation software. The Tyrolean Waltz was written on an old Atari computer and I used the Roland Sound Canvas to create the musical instruments. I have a cousin on my mother's side who does this professionally. He is Dave Flay who works with the Stars of this world, who include Tim Rice. He also played Base Guitar with the Platters, and has played on cruise ships and been on the covers of records. He did some musical arranging for the Royal Variety Show one year, which included the Partridge comedienne.

      David is the youger son of my mother's  youngest brother, George, who worked for Chappels' pianos moving and delivering their pianos. I saw him at Trinity College of Music, London, 'walking' a Grand Piano up a narrow winding staircase to the main hall on the first floor. I wanted to make music my living, but owing to my disability could not.

     I am the only one in my whole family who is physically disabled. Sad for my poor mum and dad! But I set out not to disappoint them, the Heavenly Father, and his son, Jesus! I like to think that I may have actually achieved that... what do you think? This world is a difficult but fascinating place to live in, and 70 or 80 years is not enough for me!

    There is a second cousin on my father's side, Max Perryyment, who has an MA in sound engineering and is a proficient piano player. He is also a teacher. Both the above cousins have websites. Henry, Max's younger brother, was training to be a stand up comedian and is on You Tube.  These two brothers are the grandchildren of my dad's sister Violet and her husband Ernest; and the children of Violet and Ernie's youngest son, Roy Perryment. Sadly, auntie Vi never met her grandchildren because she died of cancer - like her two brothers, Leonard and Henry, and her first child, Brenda - before they were born.