The federal harmony: in three parts. Containing, I. An introduction to the grounds of musick. II. A large collection of celebrated psalm and hymn tunes from the most approved ancient and modern authors: together with several new ones, never before published: suited to all metres usually sung in churches. III. Select anthems, &c. &c. Compiled for the use of schools and singing societies. .
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| OCLC: | 26585342 |
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| Language: | English |
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Boston:
Printed and sold by John Norman ...
MDCCXC. [1790]
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| Series: | Early American imprints.
22919. |
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| Format: | Monograph Microform Note that CRL will digitize material from the collection when copyright allows. |
| Item Description: | Another issue of this edition has an appendix consisting of p. 115-130. The songs and hymns are arranged for 3-4 mixed voices. This is a different work from that of the same title by Asahel Benham, first published at New Haven in 1790. Doubtfully attributed by Evans to Timothy Swan. Cf. Dict. Amer. Biog. The attribution is denied by Guy Bedford Webb, Timothy Swan: Yankee tunesmith (Ann Arbor, University Microfilms, 1973) p. 25. Master microform held by: Readex. |
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| Physical Description: | [3], 4-17,[1],19-114 p. 13 x 23 cm. |