To coin a phrase: this book contains "something for everyone". Each of these nine 'musical gifts' portrays a different personality, from the itinerate gossiper, to the "dreamy type", the belligerent "war monger", all the way through to the "joker" at the end.

If you are giving this book as a birthday present, perhaps the beneficiary should be asked to suggest which of the personalities they feel best suits their countenance, and then compare notes with the giver!

These pieces were published on the occasion of Spartan's 25th birthday.