Description: The American tune book : a complete collection of the tunes which are widely popular in America, with the most popular anthems and set pieces The American Tune Book 1869. Published in America just 4 years after the Civil War. 9 3/4" x 6 7/8" x 1 5/16" thick. 442 pages. Authors:Lowell Mason, J. Frank Giles (Stereotyper) Musical Score, English, 1869 Edition:View all formats and editions Publisher: Oliver Ditson ; C.H. Ditson, Boston, New York, 1869 1 close score (440 pages) ; 18 x 25 cm Largely hymns, except "Miscellaneous glees and part songs" (p. 57-80) For SATB voices, with tenor part above the soprano and alto parts to facilitate accompaniment with piano or organ "The elements of music and its notation, after the interrogatory manner": pages [5]-18; "Elementary exercises": pages 19-56 "Many of the tunes ... are originally from Carmina sacra"--Publisher's notice Includes indexes "J. Frank Giles, Music Stereotyper & Electrotyper, 89 Washington St., Boston, Mass."--Title page verso Rare Book copy 2: Title page and binding variant; without "Carmina sacra enlarged" at head of title. Publisher's advertisements on endpapers variant
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Signed: No
Author: Dr. Lowell Mason
Region: North America
Publisher: Ditson & Company
Topic: American (US)
Subject: Music
Year Printed: 1869
