The art of singing; in three parts: to wit, I. The musical primer, II. The Chistian harmony, III. The musical magazine / By Andrew Law.

Record ID: 
414426
Accession number: 
Fuld
Creator: 
Law, Andrew, 1749-1821, author.
Biographical Data: 
American composer.
Title: 
The art of singing; in three parts: to wit, I. The musical primer, II. The Chistian harmony, III. The musical magazine / By Andrew Law.
Credit Line: 
James Fuld Collection.
Inscription/Markings: 

Title page inscribed: "Richard S. Storrs ... by the author".

Edition: 

Fourth edition / with additions and improvements.

Notes: 

Shape-note notation, without staves.
"Printed upon a new plan."
"Published according to act of Congress."
Copyright notice mounted on verso of title-page.
Contains parts I and III only.
Each part has both general and specific title-pages. Pt. I: The musical primer; or the first part of the art of singing: containing the rules of psalmody newly revised and improved; together with a number of practical lessons and plain tunes; designed expressly for the use of learners. By Andrew Law.
Special title for pt. III: The musical magazine; being the third part of the art of singing; containing a variety of anthems and favourite pieces. A periodical publication. By Andrew Law. Fourth edition, with additions and improvements. Printed upon a new plan. Published according to act of Congress. No. I. Printed for the author, by E. Lincoln [1805].
Library copy lacks pages 25-26 of Part I.

Provenance: 

James Fuld.

Associated names: 

Hilliard, William, 1778-1836, printer.
Lincoln, E. (Ensign), 1779-1832, printer.
Fuld, James J., 1916-2008, former owner.

Music Collection: