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Psalms (Music) - Early works to 1800
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Harmonia perfecta: A Compleat Collection of Psalm Tunes, in four parts, the three upper parts being transposed into the treble cliff; fitted to all the various measures now in use: taken from the most eminent masters, chiefly from Mr. Ravenscroft. To which is added, A dialogue upon death: With several Psalm Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems, never before Publish'd: With an Introduction to Psalmody, and a Table directing to each particular tune contain'd in this Book. The whole being Principally design'd for the Ease, Improvement, and Delight of all Lovers of Psalmody: Being the first of this kind ever yet Extant.
Gawthorn, Nathaniel.Date: 1730- Books
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Reasons for and against singing of psalms, in private or publick worship, considered with candor. Wherein the ground of that controverted practice is impartially laid open. Inscrib'd to the Baptist-Congregations in Great Britain and Ireland. By David Rees.
Rees, David, 1683-1748.Date: M.DCC.XXXVII. [1737]- Books
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Select psalms for the use of Portman-Chapel, near Portman-Square.
Portman-Chapel (Portman-Square, London, England)Date: MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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A new, and improved edition of the collection of psalm and hymn tunes sung at the chapel of the Lock Hospital with considerable additions.
Madan, Martin, 1726-1790.Date: [1792]- Books
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The psalm-Singers's assistant. Being a collection of the most approved psalm and hymn tunes. Mostly in four parts. Selected from the best authors, and adapted to the different Metres of the Psalms of David, and the Assembly's Translations; with a Compendious Introduction, for the use of Learners; and a collection of Hymns, suited to the Tunes. To which is prefixed a dictionary of words and phrases, frequently used in music by Robert Gilmour, teacher of music, Paisley.
Date: M.DCC.XCIII. [1793]