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A compendium or, introduction to practical music. In five parts. Teaching, by a New and Easy Method. I. The Rudiments of Song. II. The Principles of Composition. III. The Use of Discords. IV. The Form of Figurate Descant. V. The Contrivance of Canon. By Christopher Sympson.
Simpson, Christopher d. 1669.Date: 1732- E-books
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The Chorister's companion , containing, besides the necessary rules of psalmody, a choice and valuable collections of psalm-tunes, hymns and anthems, from the most celebrated ancient & modern authors; together with several tunes never before published.
Date: 1788- E-books
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The preceptor containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Illustrated with Maps and useful Cuts. Viz. I. On Reading, Speaking and Writing Letters. II. On Geometry. III. On Geography and Astronomy. IV. On Chronology and History. V. On Rhetoric and Poetry. VI. On Drawing. Vii. On Logic. Viii. On Natural History. IX. On Ethics, or Morality. X. On Trade and Commerce. XI. On Laws and Government. XII. On Human Life and Manners. In Two Volumes.
Date: 1754- E-books
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Prelude
Date: 1795- E-books
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The harmony of Maine being an original composition of psalm and hymn tunes, of various metres, suitable for Divine worship. With a number of fuging pieces and anthems. Together with a concise introduction to the grounds of musick, and rules for learners. For the use of singing schools and musical societies. By S. Belcher, of Farmington, County of Lincoln, District of Maine. [Seven lines of quotations in two columns] Published according to act of Congress.
Belcher, Supply 1751-1836.Date: 1794