The grounds and rules of musick explained: or, An introduction to the art of singing by note. Fitted to the meanest capacities. By Thomas Walter, M.A. ... by several ministers. [One line from Psalms].

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Library of Congress

W015531

Running title: Some brief and very plain instructions for singing by note. Printed in two columns. "Thoughts on poetry and musick: by Dr. Watts."--p. 2], 1st count.

Boston: Printed for, and sold by Thomas Johnston, in Brattle-Street, over against the Rev. Mr. Cooper's meeting-house, 1764. 2], iii, 1],25, 1]p., 24leaves of plates: music; 12 x 18 cm