The easy instructor; or, A new method of teaching sacred harmony By William Little and William Smith

Format:

Musical score

Author/Creator:

Little, William, fl. 1798.

Contributor:

Smith, William, fl. 1802-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tune-books.

Physical Description:

score (104 p.) 14 x 23 xm.

Place of Publication:

Albany, Websters & Skinner and Daniel Steele; O. R. Van Benthuysen, typographer, pref. 1798 [1802?]

Notes:

Shape-note notation.

"Containing, I. The rudiments of music on an improved plan, wherein the naming and timing of the notes are familiarized to the weakest capacity. II. A choice collection of psalm tunes and anthems, from the most celebrated authors, with a number composed in Europe and America, entirely new; suited to all the metres sung in the different churches in the United States. Published for the use of singing societies in general, but more particularly for those who have not the advantage of an instructor."

Local Notes:

Music collection.