The American Singing Book (Read, Daniel)
| Title | The American Singing Book |
| Alternative title | The American Singing Book; or a new and easy guide to the art of Psalmody. Designed for the use of Singing-Schools in America. Containing in a plain and familiar Manner, the Rules of Psalmody, together with a number of Psalm-Tunes, &c. Composed by Daniel Read, Philo-Musico. |
| Creators | Daniel Read, composer Isaac Watts, librettist |
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| Instrumentation | mixed chorus 4 voices |
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| First published | 1785 |
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| Composition types | Psalms, Hymns, Anthems |
| Language | English |
| Period | Classical |
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Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
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| View | Complete | — | New Haven: for the Author | 1786 | Complete Score Complete Score |
| View | 16. Amity (Psalm 133) | — | New Haven: for the Author | 1786 | Complete Score |
| View | 16. Amity (Psalm 133) | — | Oil on canvas | 1786 | Complete Score Complete Score (detailed image) |
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