The universal psalmodist : Containing, I. A compleat introduction to psalmody; or, The Art of Singing Psalms, &c. Interspersed, with many useful Scales and Examples, carefully laid down and explained, in a familiar Dialogue between Master and Scholar. II. A choice and valuable collection of psalm and hymn tunes, canons and anthems, many of which were never before published; also the Tunes, Anthems, &c. sung at the Magdalene and Foundling Chapels, and other public Places in and about London, with Words adapted to each Tune. The Whole composed in a New and Easy Taste. For Two, Three, and Four, but generally for Four Voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs, according to the Advice and Direction of the most eminent Masters in London. Calculated to promote and improve this most excellent Part of Social Worship, and thereby render it both useful and delightful in all Country choirs, as well as in the congregations and other Religious Societies in London and Westminster. By A. Williams, Teacher of Psalmody in London.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Williams, A. (Aaron), 1731-1776.

Standardized Title:

Bible. O.T. Psalms. English.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psalmody--Early works to 1800.

Psalmody.

Genre:

Musical works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii,152p. ) ill.,engr.music ;

Edition:

The second edition, corrected.

Other Title:

Universal psalmodist

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Joseph Johnson, at Mead's Head, opposite the Monument, 1764.

Notes:

Letterpress titlepage and preliminaries; engraved text.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T155460.

OCLC:

642463270