The easy instructor : or, a new method of teaching sacred harmony : containing : I. the rudiments of music on an improved plan ... familiarized to the weakest capacity : II. a choice selection of psalm tunes and anthems ... a number composed in Europe and America, entirely new ; suited to all the metres in the different churches in the United States
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The easy instructor : or, a new method of teaching sacred harmony : containing : I. the rudiments of music on an improved plan ... familiarized to the weakest capacity : II. a choice selection of psalm tunes and anthems ... a number composed in Europe and America, entirely new ; suited to all the metres in the different churches in the United States
- by
- Little, William, active 1800; Smith, William, active 1802 edt; Stammers, Edward, -1802. ins; Leech, Richard T; Steele, Daniel, 1772-1828. bkp; Van Benthuysen, O. R. tyg; Packard, Benjamin D., 1779?-1833. tyg; Duyckinck, Evert, 1764?-1833. bsl; Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839. bsl; Uranian Society of Philadelphia; T. & J. Swords (Firm) bsl; Riggs & Stevens (Firm) bsl; Tracy & Bliss (Firm) bsl; Parker & Bliss (Firm) bsl
- Publication date
- 1798
- Topics
- Tune-books, Music, Music theory, Solmization, Sacred vocal music, Hymns, English, Psalmody, Psaltery music, Anthems, Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Duets, Anthems, Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices), Duets, Hymns, English, Music, Music theory, Psalmody, Psaltery music, Sacred vocal music, Solmization, Tune-books
- Publisher
- Albany : Printed, typographically, by Websters & Skinners and Daniel Steele, (Proprietors of the Copy-Right) ... ; New York : T. & J. Swords ; Schenectady : Riggs & Stevens ; Utica : A. Seward ; Lansingsburgh : Tracy & Bliss ; Troy : Parker & Bliss ; Philadelphia : M. Carey ; Geneva : J. Bogert ; Canandaigua : J.D. Bemis ; Poughkeepsie : P. Potter ; Newburgh : E. Lewis
- Collection
- bostonpubliclibrary; americana
- Contributor
- Boston Public Library
- Language
- English
Ca. 111 hymn tunes, anthems [etc.] primarily for 4 voices, with words for first lines [vocal score, shaped and round notes, various clefs] (indicating name of tune, meter, [sharp (followed by) flat] key--"Ode to Science" at p. 106-107, a duet at p. 53-62)--p. 13-112
Includes indexes : Index [ca. 108 referenced tunes with composers] ; [3] Anthems [similarly indicated]--verso t.p. [p. (2)]
Unsigned gatherings : [1-14́þ] ; wove paper
"Published for the Use of Singing Societies in general, but more particularly for those who have not the advantage of an instructor"--T.p. [with ornate floriate border]
Advertisement--p. [3] (signed : William Little, William Smith. Philadelphia, August 15th, 1798)
"The Committee appointed by the Uranian Snciety [sic] of Philadelphia, to examine 'The Easy Instructor' ... Report--That ... improvement of ... only four significant characters ..., indicating ... names of the notes, and a sliding rule for timing ..., this book ... easier than any we have seen ... believe [that acquiring the eight notes by imitation] might be obtained by the help of this book, even without an instructor ..."--Page [3] (signed : Edward Stammers, Richard T. Leech)
Essay on principles, practice, divine inspiration and benefits of sacred vocal music, evincing arguments from "Jewish Dispensation," New Testament scriptures, nature, the body and mind. Subdivision, further, into : Time ; Of Managing the Voice ; General Observations ; The Modes of Time expressed by figures [examples] ; A Scale of notes and Thir Properties [examples, including clefs, signatures, etc.] ; The Eight Notes ; [on last page] Intervals Proved, Syncopation, Scale of Flats and Sharps--Preface [with running header "The Easy Instructor"]--p. [4]-9-12
Soft plyboard binding with blue-green paper covers. Spine of brown leather
The easy instructor (1798-1831) : a history and bibliography of the first shape note tune book / [by] Irving Lowens and Allen P. Britton
Includes indexes : Index [ca. 108 referenced tunes with composers] ; [3] Anthems [similarly indicated]--verso t.p. [p. (2)]
Unsigned gatherings : [1-14́þ] ; wove paper
"Published for the Use of Singing Societies in general, but more particularly for those who have not the advantage of an instructor"--T.p. [with ornate floriate border]
Advertisement--p. [3] (signed : William Little, William Smith. Philadelphia, August 15th, 1798)
"The Committee appointed by the Uranian Snciety [sic] of Philadelphia, to examine 'The Easy Instructor' ... Report--That ... improvement of ... only four significant characters ..., indicating ... names of the notes, and a sliding rule for timing ..., this book ... easier than any we have seen ... believe [that acquiring the eight notes by imitation] might be obtained by the help of this book, even without an instructor ..."--Page [3] (signed : Edward Stammers, Richard T. Leech)
Essay on principles, practice, divine inspiration and benefits of sacred vocal music, evincing arguments from "Jewish Dispensation," New Testament scriptures, nature, the body and mind. Subdivision, further, into : Time ; Of Managing the Voice ; General Observations ; The Modes of Time expressed by figures [examples] ; A Scale of notes and Thir Properties [examples, including clefs, signatures, etc.] ; The Eight Notes ; [on last page] Intervals Proved, Syncopation, Scale of Flats and Sharps--Preface [with running header "The Easy Instructor"]--p. [4]-9-12
Soft plyboard binding with blue-green paper covers. Spine of brown leather
The easy instructor (1798-1831) : a history and bibliography of the first shape note tune book / [by] Irving Lowens and Allen P. Britton
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- Addeddate
- 2015-11-04 20:26:16.665707
- Associated-names
- Smith, William, active 1802; Stammers, Edward, -1802; Leech, Richard T; Steele, Daniel, 1772-1828; Van Benthuysen, O. R; Packard, Benjamin D., 1779?-1833; Duyckinck, Evert, 1764?-1833; Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839; Uranian Society of Philadelphia; T. & J. Swords (Firm); Riggs & Stevens (Firm); Tracy & Bliss (Firm); Parker & Bliss (Firm)
- Call number
- MT875.L58 E37 1798x
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- References
- The easy instructor (1798-1831) : a history and bibliography of the first shape note tune book / [by] Irving Lowens and Allen P. Britton
- Republisher_date
- 20151105215132
- Republisher_operator
- associate-ruth-worboys@archive.org
- Scandate
- 20151105204353
- Scanner
- scribe9.boston.archive.org
- Scanningcenter
- boston
- Worldcat (source edition)
- 39502475
- Full catalog record
- MARCXML
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