Composition: The Massachusetts Harmony (Janes, Walter)

Title The Massachusetts Harmony
Alternative title The Massachusetts Harmony, consecrated to devotion. In Four Parts. I. An Introduction to the Rudiments of Music, by way of Question and Answer. II. A variety of useful Lessons to exercise the Learner in the use of Notes, and for the Tuning of his Voice. III. A large number of Tunes, adapted to the various Metres and Keys usually performed in Churches. IV. A number of Pieces adapted to particular Hymns, together with Elegiac Pieces, Odes and Anthems. Never before published. Designed particularly for the Use of the Singing Schools and Musical Assemblies of the United States. By Walter Janes, a citizen of Massachusetts.
Creators Walter Janes (composer)
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Instrumentation 3 voices
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6 voices and bass
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First published 1803
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Composition types Methods, Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes, Elegies
Language English
Period Classical
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