Alison.. being the musician that you are you should have no problems figuring the instrument out. AS Margo says.... the two center rows are the C+ scale on the piano.... lines on the left hand, spaces on the right hand, alternating rows, then the accidentals on the outside two rows, usually right beside there corresponding note....

other than that, do like I did, fool around with it... learn tunes, etc.. experiement with harmonies.. thirds are really easy to do....., 4ths, 5ths, octaves... building chords etc......once you understand the layout, you shouldn't have a problem.....

have fun.. they are a great instrument...

I have a 1890's wheatstone and a late 1870's lachinal duet (crane method)..... good fun...

musicman..