Lessons on the Practice of Singing (Gilson, Cornforth)

Title Lessons on the Practice of Singing
Alternative title Lessons on the Practice of Singing, with an Addition of the Church Tunes, in four Parts, and a Collection of Hymns; Canons, Airs and Catches, for the Improvement of Beginners. By Cornforth Gilson, Teacher of Music in Edinburgh.
Creators Cornforth Gilson, composer
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Instrumentation voice
2 voices
3 voices
4 voices
5 voices
mixed chorus
mixed chorus and continuo
voices and continuo
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First published 1759
Dedication The Right Hon. the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Council, and The Reverend Ministers of the City of Edinburgh.
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Composition types Methods, Psalms, Hymns, Canons, Catches, Airs
Language English
Period Classical
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View Complete Edinburgh: R. Fleming 1759 Complete Score

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