The New Universal Psalmodist (Williams, Aaron)

Title Williams's New Universal Psalmodist
Alternative title The 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 Published. 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 composed in a new and easy tatse for two, three, or four voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs now used and recommended by the most eminent Masters: the whole calculate 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 Brittain, Ireland, and America.
Creators Aaron Williams, composer
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Instrumentation 2 voices
3 voices
4 voices
mixed chorus
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First published 1770
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Composition types Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Canons
Language English
Period Classical
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