The southern harmony songbook ... / reproduced, with an introduction by the Federal writers' project of Kentucky, Works progress administration ; sponsored by the Young men's progress club, Benton, Kentucky.
| Author/creator | Walker, William |
| Other author | Federal Writers' Project of the Work Projects Administration for the State of Kentucky. |
| Other author | Young Men's Progress Club (Benton, Ky.) |
| Format | Musical Score |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Hastings House, 1939. |
| Description | 11 preliminary leaves, xxxii, 336 pages : frontispiece, illustrations, facsimiles ; 15 x 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | American guide series American guide series. ^A150506 |
| Abstract | Containing a choice collection of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems; selected from the most eminent authors in the United States: together with nearly one hundred new tunes, which have never before been published; suited to most of the metres contained in Watt's hymns and psalms, Mercer's cluster, Dossey and choice, Dover selection, Methodist hymn book, and Baptist harmony; and well adapted to Christian churches of every denomination, singing schools, and private societies: also, an easy introduction to the grounds of music, the rudiments of music, and plain rules for beginners. |
| General note | A reproduction of the 1854 edition. Original title: The southern harmony, and musical companion: containing a choice collection of tunes, hymns, psalms, odes, and anthems; selected from the most eminent authors in the United States ... also, an easy introduction to the grounds of music, the rudiments of music, and plain rules for beginners, by William Walker ... New ed., thoroughly rev. and much enl. Philadelphia, E.W. Miller [1854] |
| General note | Music in four-shape notation. |
| General note | The introduction contains an account of the annual festival known as "Benton's big singing." |
| LCCN | 39027487 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | M2117.W18 S5 1939 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |