A New and compleat introduction to the grounds and rules of musick
Subtitle: in two books. Book I. Containing the grounds and rules of musick: or an introduction to the art of singing by note, taken from Thomas Walter, A.M. Book II. Containing a new and correct introduction to the grounds of musick, rudimental and practical; from William Tans'ur's Royal melody: : the whole being a collection of a variety of the choicest tunes from the most approved masters. : [One line from Psalms]
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 9598
Publisher: Printed for and sold by Bulkeley Emerson, of Newbury-Port
Published: 1764
Place of publication: Newburyport, Mass.
Language: eng
Number of pages: 28
Subjects: Music; Instruction and study; English Hymns; Church music
Notes: "Printed & sold by Danl. Bayley living next door St. Pauls Church ... J.W. Gilman [engraver]"--foot of leaf 1 of plates.

The "recommendatory preface" is dated Boston, April 18, 1721, and signed by fifteen persons, including Increase and Cotton Mather.

Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D⁴ [E]1 (D4 verso and [E]1 verso blank).

"Thoughts on musick: by Dr. Watts."--p. [1]-2.

Evans 9598