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]
Contributors: Bayley, Daniel, d. 1792, ed.; Gilman, John Ward, 1741-1823, engraver.; Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.; Walter, Thomas, 1696-1725.; Tans'ur, William, 1699?-1783.
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
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 28
Subjects: Music -- Instruction and study.; 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]þ́ B-Cþ́ Dþ́ [E]1 (D4 verso and [E]1 verso blank)

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

Evans 9598.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 9598)