Aikin J B (59 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First illustrated. Good Front hinge cracked, 2in crack in top of back hinge, cloth on spine detached at back spine hinge and hanging loose, spine ends chipped, cloth on panel corners rubbed through, some light soiling on panels, page edges lightly browned.

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Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. (Sacred Music, Anthems, Hymns) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents new methods and theories for the effective instruction of hymns and tunes. The author, an experienced music teacher, gives a detailed account of his methodologies, which have been employed successfully in his own Sabbath school. This book belongs to a long tradition of Sabbath school literature. The work of the author builds on the established principles of Sabbath school musical instruction, drawing from classical and contemporary sources. Throughout the book, the writer offers religious, ethical and moral insights, underscoring the importance of music in nurturing faith. The author shows how all good music shares a common fundamental nature, observing that children who learn to appreciate sacred music will be more inclined to gravitate toward other genres of music that are healthy, good, and wholesome. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in Sabbath school music instruction, and a valuable resource for musicians of all persuasions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a revolutionary approach to the study of sacred music. The author, a passionate advocate for musical education, argues that traditional methods are deeply flawed and unnecessarily complex. He challenges the accepted conventions of notation and music theory, proposing a new system that he believes is more intuitive and accessible to learners. The book's primary focus is on dismantling the established framework of musical notation and replacing it with a streamlined system. The author identifies five key areas where the old theory falls short, offering a detailed critique of the existing methods. His criticisms resonate with the broader historical context of pedagogical reform, which often sought to simplify and democratize learning in various fields. The book is not just a technical manual; it's a spirited argument for a more accessible musical experience. The author's enthusiasm for the transformative potential of his system is palpable, and he contends that it will empower a wider audience to engage with sacred music. The author's commitment to musical literacy as a means of spiritual expression and a path to greater understanding resonates deeply. This book offers a bold vision for the future of music education, promising a more fulfilling and enriching experience for all who seek to understand and create music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an ambitious yet practical guide to music instruction, offering a new method for teaching and learning the art. The author challenges traditional music teaching methods, arguing that their unnecessary complexities hinder students' progress and that they overlook a simple and natural approach to the subject. Instead, this book offers a method based on the natural scale, which the author says contains all the sounds and intervals that can be furnished by the so-called minor scale. Concepts are explained clearly and intelligibly to all, avoiding unnecessary burdens on the student and teacher alike. The author believes everyone can sing and play music, and offers this method as a way to make that happen. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book introduces a new system for teaching music theory and practice that the author believes to be an improvement on conventional methods. The author argues that the current system is too complex and unnecessarily burdensome for students, and that his method is simpler, more natural, and more effective. He eliminates the minor key and reduces the number of scales by half and modifies the letter positioning on the staff so that all music for the various classes of voices, and for various instruments, may be written on the same staff. The author presents many arguments and illustrations to support his system and concludes with a discussion of the significance of his insights on the main subject. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Forty-eighth ediiton 1853; ownership dated 1854. -- More subtitle: " Selected from the most popular works in Europe and America, designed for the use of churches, singing-schools, and Societies." -- The author introduced his "shaped notes" system with this book. LAID IN EPHEMERA: Printed report from St. Peter's M. E.Church, Reading, PA, 1882: alphabetical list of names with "amount received." -- Hardcover, printed boards (same as title-page) with worn leather spine. Condition: FAIR-only (cover edges worn; edges, spine and front and rear covers scuffed; front-hinge cracked; couple of page corners creased). -- Pages are age-tanned rag paper but otherwise clear and readable.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 104th edition, covers have significant surface wear, some damps taining to endpapers, owner names handwritten, contents generally clean, rear index page torn.

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Hardcover. Condition: Poor. Very heavy wear. If interested in the book, please ask for detailed description and images. Shelf 6e.

1/4 leather. Condition: Good. 170th. Musical notation; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 416 pages; Circa [1859] S. C. Collins, Philadelphia. 170th edition. Soundly bound in original 1/4 calf leather backed spine and printed paper covered boards. Oblong oversize 8vo format. Printed paper covered boards are surface rubbed and soiled but with type letterig largely legible. Some chipping and shallow loss from the paper panels at the edges. Unlettered leather spine is rubbed and furred over the joints. Front endpages missing; rear endpages have damp stain halo and pencil notations and doodles. Prior ownership penciled at front. Occasional pencil notation in a header to a song. Expected scattered spotting and toning to page stock. Aikin's seven-shape shape-note system. Sound copy worn but generally decent. Good only.…

leather_bound. Condition: Acceptable. Binding solid. Covers well worn. Boards showing at corners, Some words obscured, but most text readable. Heavy crease middle of front cover. Faint scriples/writing on front endpapers. Use soiling to page edges. Slight ripple to pages. Stain to LR corners p. 393 to end (4"). 398 to end and UR corner there is also a stain. No text obscured. Alphabetical and metrical index. 416 pages. Threads showing at last page of index. No writing found inside. Writing on rear endpapers. Stains on rear covers. Wear to rear cover obscures some of the "Recommendations" for the book. Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.…