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Touch is really strange / Steve Haines ; art by Sophie Standing.
Haines, Steve, 1966-Date: [2021]- Books
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The book of Psalms in metre. Fitted to the various tunes in common use: Wherein Closeness to the Text, and Smoothness of the Verse, are prefer'd to Rhyme. With a Prefatory Account of the present Attempt, and some Thoughts on Singing in Social Worship. By Permission of the Company of Stationers.
Date: MDCCLI. [1751]- Books
At war with yourself / Samuel C. Williams.
Williams, Samuel C.Date: [2016]- Books
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A natural history of Irish song birds, And such of the Foreign as are usually brought over and esteemed for their Singing, to which are added the manner of breeding, bringing up, teaching and feeding them, when kept in Cages. With an account of the distempers incident to song birds, and the method of Cure.
Piercy, John.Date: 1745- Books
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L'omaggio di paesani al signore de contado, festa teatrale, da representarsi nel Regio Teatro D'Hay-Market, sotto la direzione del Signor Vestris. = The homage, by the tenants to the lord of the manor; A Theatrical Entertainment of Singing and Dancing, As Performed at the King's Theatre, Hay-Market, under the Direction of Signor Vestris.
Date: 1781- Books
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The psalm-Singer's companion. Containing, A New introduction, With such Directions for Singing, as is proper and necessary for Learners: and, The psalms of David new Tun'd, With such Musick, as will express the Words in their proper Sense. Also, Chanting-Tunes for Te Deum, Jubilate Deo, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis, and Deus Misereatur. Likewise, nine anthems and six hymns. All being composed in Four Musical Parts, according to the most authentic Rules. The Third Edition. By Uriah Davenport, Teacher.
Date: MDCCLXXV. [1785]- Books
Pain is really strange / Steve Haines ; art by Sophie Standing.
Haines, Steve, 1966-Date: [2015]- Books
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The whim of the day, (for 1790) containing an entertaining selection of the choicest and most approved songs, Now Singing At the Theatres-Royal, the Anacreontic Society, the Beef-Steak Club, And other convivial and Polite Assemblies; Including that so much admited Piece, called British Loyalty, or a Squeeze for St. Paul's! To which is added, a collection of much esteemed toasts and sentiments.
Date: [1790]- Books
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The ladies polite songster, or Harmony for the Fair-Sex. Containing a select collection of all the newest and most admired songs; as they are sung at the theatres, public gardens, &c. Also A great Variety of curious Originals, particularly adapted to the Ear of the Fair-Sex. With a Poetical Address to the Ladies, on Taste, in Singing, and another Original Piece, entitled, The Fair Ones Monitor, Or a Musico Poetical Medley of Charges against Man. From the best Authorities. To which is added, a collection of country dances for the present year.
Date: [1775?]- Books
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It cannot rain but it pours: or, London strow'd with Rarities. Being, An Account of the Arrival of a White Bear, at the House of Mr. Ratcliff in Bishopsgate-Street: As also of the Faustina, the celebrated Italian Singing Woman; And of the Copper-Farthing Dean from Ireland. And Lastly, Of the wonderful Wild Man that was nursed in the Woods of Germany by a Wild Beast, hunted and taken in Toyls; how he behaveth himself like a dumb Creature, and is a Christian like one of us, being call'd Peter; and how he was brought to Court all in Green, to the great Astonishment of the Quality and Gentry.
Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735.Date: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- Books
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A new way of breeding canary birds. Without the trouble, that is in the common way of breeding. And, Will Breed As Many Canary Birds Again, as the Common Way of Breeding does. And, How Presently to Cure a Sick Bird. - Also, How to Keep a Canary (or Any Other) Bird in a Gage, for Singing Only, that they may not Die, as they Do. By a person, who has bred canary birds, several years, With Far Greater Success by this New Way, than Ever He Had Before, in the Common Old Troublesome Way of Breeding. Adorned With One, and Twenty Beautyful Neat Prints, Relating to the Breeding, and Keeping Canary (or Other) Birds, Finely Engraved.
Person, who has bred canary birds, several years.Date: [1742]- Books
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Williams's new universal psalmodist, containing I. A new and complete introduction to psalmody, or, the Art of Singing Psalms, &c. Interspersed with many useful Scales and Examples, explained in the most familiar Method ever yet publish'd. To which is added, new, plain and concise Rules for Composition. II. The most valuable collection of psalm and hymn tunes, canons and anthems, many of which were never before printed; also the Tunes, Anthems, &c. sung at the Magdalen, Foundling, Lock, and other Places of Worship in and about London, with Words adapted to each Tune. The whole compos'd in a new and easy taste, For two, three or four Voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs now used and recommended by the most eminent Masters: The whole calculated to promote and improve this most excellent Part of social Worship; and thereby render it both useful and delightful in Country Choirs: Likewise, all Congregations and other religious Societies in Great Britain, Ireland and America.
Date: [1775?]- Books
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The universal psalmodist. Containing, I. A compleat introduction to psalmody; or, The Art of Singing Psalms, &c. Interspersed with many useful Scales and Examples, carefully laid down and explained, in a familiar Dialogue between Master and Scholar. II. A choice and valuable collection of psalm and hymn tunes, canons and anthems, many of which were never before published; also the Tunes, Anthems, &c. sung at the Magdalene and Foundling Chapels, and other public Places in and about London, with Words adapted to each Tune. The Whole composed in a New and Easy Taste, For Two, Three, and Four, but generally for Four Voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs, according to the Advice and Direction of the most eminent Masters in London. Calculated to promote and improve this most excellent Part of Social Worship, and thereby render it both useful and delightful in all Country Choirs, as well as in the Congregations and other Religious Societies in London and Westminster. By A. Williams, Teacher of Psalmody in London.
Date: 1765- Books
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The universal psalmodist. Containing, I. A compleat introduction to psalmody; or, The Art of Singing Psalms, &c. Interspersed, with many useful Scales and Examples, carefully laid down and explained, in a familiar Dialogue between Master and Scholar. II. A choice and valuable collection of psalm and hymn tunes, canons and anthems, many of which were never before published; also the Tunes, Anthems, &c. sung at the Magdalene and Foundling Chapels, and other public Places in and about London, with Words adapted to each Tune. The Whole composed in a New and Easy Taste. For Two, Three, and Four, but generally for Four Voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs, according to the Advice and Direction of the most eminent Masters in London. Calculated to promote and improve this most excellent Part of Social Worship, and thereby render it both useful and delightful in all Country choirs, as well as in the congregations and other Religious Societies in London and Westminster. By A. Williams, Teacher of Psalmody in London.
Date: 1764- Books
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Laus Deo: or, how to sing to the glory of God. An abstract of a sermon preach'd at Brenckley in Kent. With several divine hymns collected out of the best members of the Church of England. By H. C. author of The country curate's advice to his parishioners. Printed in this small Volumn for the Benefit of those that delight in Singing. Licensed and enter̀d according to Order.
H. C. (Henry Cornwallis), 1654?-1710.Date: 1719- Books
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Piety recommended: or, an exhortation to the practice of Godliness. In a letter to the inhabitants of a country-parish, from their minister. With directions for reading the Holy Scriptures, by a Table of Lessons for every Sunday in the Year. To which are added, Some Portions selected from the Singing Psalms, which may be profitably made use of, on those or other Days, as Opportunity offers: also some forms of prayer for Families, and for the more retired Devotion of the Closet.
Talbot, Thomas, 1707 or 1708-1788.Date: M.DCC.XLVI. [1746]- Books
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Sound anatomiz'd, in a philosophical essay on musick. Wherein is explained the nature of sound, both in its Essence and Regulation, &c. Contrived for the Use of the Voice in Singing, as well as for those who Play on Instruments. Together with A thorough Explanation of all the different Moods used in Musick, for regulating Time in the different Divisions of Measures used therein. All render'd plain and easy, to the meanest Capacities, by familiar Similies. To which is added, A Discourse, concerning the Abuse of Musick. By William Turner.
Turner, William, 1651-1740.Date: 1724- Books
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It cannot rain but it pours: or, the first part of London strow'd with rarities. Being A full and true Account of a Fierce and Wild Indian Deer that beat the Breath out of Mr. U****k's Body. As also How Madam Faustina the rare Singing Woman has been taken Hoarse. Together with a Lamentable Story of their being Blooded. And likewise A true Relation of the Arrival of the two Marvellous Black Arabian Ambassadors, who are of the same Country with the wonderful Horse lately shewn in King-Street. N. B. The Second Part of this Book by Mistake of the Printer was published first.
Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735.Date: MDCCXXVI. [1726]- Books
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Parochial music corrected. Containing remarks on the performance of psalmody in country churches, and on the ridiculous and profane Manner of Singing practised by the Methodists; Reflections on the bad Performance of Psalmody in London, Westminster, &c. with some Hints for the Improvement of it in Public Worship; Observations on the Choice and Qualifications of Parish-Clerks; the Utility of Teaching Charity-Children Psalmody and Hymns; the Use of Organs, and the Performance of Organists. By William Riley, Principal Teacher of Psalmody to the Charity-Schools in London, Westminster, and Parts adjacent. To which are added, a scarce and valuable collection of psalm tunes by the late Dr Blow, Dr Croft, and Mr Jeremiah Clarke; with a great Number of New Tunes in Three and Four Parts, and of different Measures, Composed on Purpose for this Work, by some of the Principal Composers and Organists in London.
Riley, William, 1724 or 1725-1784.Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]
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A shaman singing and beating a drum. Halftone.
Reference: 21407i
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The voice in singing / tr. from the German of Emma Seiler.
Seiler, Emma, 1821-1887.Date: 1900
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Voice production in singing and speaking : based on scientific principles / by Wesley Mills.
Mills, Wesley, 1847-1915.Date: 1906- Videos
When the canaries stop singing.
Date: 1991- E-journals
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The musical times and singing-class circular
Date: [1844]-1903- Archives and manuscripts
M0007412: Illustration of three men singing
Date: 6 September 1940Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/63/67Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive