A Musical Grammar, in Four Parts: I. Notation, II. Melody, III. Harmony, IV. Rhythm
by CALLCOTT (John Wall):
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- Hardcover
- first
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LONDON, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Printed by B. Macmillan...for Robert Birchall..., 1806. FIRST EDITION. 8vo, pp. xxii [xxiii blank, xxiv, Errata], 308 [309 - 312 adverts], contemporary tree calf, gilt spine, red leather label; joints a little rubbed, spine slightly dried but a very good copy. With the calligraphic initials "E B." on the front paste-down end-paper. Callcott (1766 - 1821) began composing and playing as a young boy, and in 1782 he played the oboe in the orchestra of the Academy of Ancient Music. He compiled materials for a dictionary of music, but it was never published. The above work was often reprinted in the 19th century.
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- John Price Antiquarian Books (GB)
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- Title
- A Musical Grammar, in Four Parts: I. Notation, II. Melody, III. Harmony, IV. Rhythm
- Author
- CALLCOTT (John Wall):
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Printed by B. Macmillan...for Robert Birchall..., 1806
- Keywords
- music aesthetics prose
- Bookseller catalogs
- music;
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