The American harmony, or, Royal melody complete [microform] : In two volumes. : Vol. I. Containing, I. A new and correct introduction to the grounds of music, rudemental, practical and technical. II. A new and complete body of church music, adapted to the most select portions of the Book of Psalms, of either versions; with many fuging chorus's, and Gloria Patri's to the whole. III. A new and select number of hymns, anthems, and canons, suited to several occasions; and many of them never before printed; set by the greatest masters in the world. The whole are composed in two, three, four and five musical parts, according to the nicest rules; consisting of solo's, fuges, and chorus's, correctly set in score for voices or organ; and fitted for all teachers, learners, and musical societies, &c. / By William Tans'ur, Senior, musico theorico. ; [Two lines from Psalms]

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Main Author: Tans'ur, William, 1699?-1783
Other Authors: Bayley, Daniel, -1792, Gilman, John Ward, 1741-1823 (Engraver)
Format: Microfilm Book
Language:English
Published: [Newburyport, Mass.] : Printed and sold by Daniel Bayley, at his house, next door to St. Paul's Church, Newbury-Port. 1774. Sold also by most booksellers in Boston. Just published, and to be sold by said Bayley, and the booksellers in Boston, The new universal harmony, or A compendium of church music: being a collection of favorite anthems, hymn-tunes and carols, composed by the greatest masters. Price six shillings, [1774]
Edition:The eighth edition with additions.
Series:Early American imprints. no. 13647.
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