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The easy instructor, or, A new method of teaching sacred harmony. : Containing the rudiments of music on an improved plan ... With a choice collection of psalm tunes and anthems from the most celebrated authors, with a number composed in Europe and America, entirely new ... Published for the use of singing societies in general, but more particularly for those who have not the advantage of an instructor.

Little, William, active 1798
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Summary: Shape-note notation.First tune-book to be printed in shape note notation.Additional details: "12" repeated in pagination.Title page and pages 12b-105 engraved; pages [1]-12a typeset.For 3-4 voices.Edition Aa in Lowens. The easy instructor. Ann Arbor, 1953.

Date Issued or Published
1801
Subject - Topic/Names
Tune-books
Subject - Time Period
Nineteenth century
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The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
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Title
The easy instructor, or, A new method of teaching sacred harmony. : Containing the rudiments of music on an improved plan ... With a choice collection of psalm tunes and anthems from the most celebrated authors, with a number composed in Europe and America, entirely new ... Published for the use of singing societies in general, but more particularly for those who have not the advantage of an instructor.
Date Issued or Published
1801
Description
Summary: Shape-note notation.
First tune-book to be printed in shape note notation.
Additional details: "12" repeated in pagination.
Title page and pages 12b-105 engraved; pages [1]-12a typeset.
For 3-4 voices.
Edition Aa in Lowens. The easy instructor. Ann Arbor, 1953.
Creator
Little, William, active 1798
Place of Publication
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Contributor
Smith, William, 1761?-1808
Primary Language
English
Subject - Topic/Names
Tune-books
Subject - Time Period
Nineteenth century
Extent/Dimensions
1 score (2 unnumbered pages, 105, that is, 106 pages)
14 x 24 cm
Content Type
Text
Content Genre
songbooks
Edition
First edition
Citations and References
Lowens, I. Music and musicians in early America, pp. 293-294
Local Call Number
1801 LITT
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
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Emory University
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Pitts Theology Library
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