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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 compose

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) · Essa

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