The American harmony, or, Royal melody complete
Subtitle: In two volumes. : Vol. I. Containing, I. A new and correct introduction to the grounds of music, rudemental, practical and technical. II. A new and complete body of church music, adapted to the most select portions of the Book of Psalms, of either versions; with many fuging chorus's, and Gloria Patri's to the whole. III. A new and select number of hymns, anthems, and canons, suited to several occasions; and many of them never before printed; set by the greatest masters in the world. The whole are composed in two, three, four and five musical parts, according to the nicest rules; consisting of solo's, fuges, and chorus's, correctly set in score for voices or organ; and fitted for all teachers, learners, and musical societies, &c
By: By William Tans'ur, Senior, musico theorico. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
Edition: The eighth edition, with additions.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 13035
Publisher: Printed and sold by Daniel Bayley, at his house, next door to St. Paul's Church, Newbury-Port. 1773. Sold also by most booksellers in Boston. Just published, and to be sold by said Bayley, and the booksellers in Boston, The new universal harmony, or A compendium of church music: being a collection of favorite anthems, hymn-tunes and carols, composed by the greatest masters. Price six shillings.
Published: 1773
Place of publication: Newburyport, Mass.
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
Subjects: Music; Instruction and study; Church music; Psalmody
Notes: Edition statement transposed; precedes "By William Tans'ur ..." on title page.

Music engraved by John Ward Gilman.

Errors in paging: p. 90-95 misnumbered 94, 93, 92, 95, 94, 91.

"The American harmony, or, Universal psalmodist. Vol. II ... By A. Williams ..."--[4] p., 96 p. of plates at end, with separate title page.

Evans 13035