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Main Description Discover a fascinating glimpse into the past with this vintage piano music book, "Early American Music," from the David Carr Glover Piano Library. Edited by esteemed music educators Anne McClenny and Maurice Hinson, this collection focuses on music from the early United States, a period rich with historical and cultural significance. This book is an excellent resource for students and collectors alike, featuring authentic works from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Readers will appreciate the educational insights provided throughout the volume, including a "Foreword" that details the historical context of early American keyboard music, as well as biographical information about the featured composers. Learn about the lives and contributions of significant early American figures like Alexander Reinagle, James Hewitt, Benjamin Carr, and Raynor Taylor. The book includes pieces specifically written for students of that era, such as Reinagle's "Twenty-Four Short and Easy Pieces," offering a unique connection to historical pedagogical practices. This is a wonderful addition to any library for those interested in early American musical Americana and classical piano studies.

Index of Songs

  • Columbus – [Unknown] – 5

  • Ladies Choice – Francis Johnson – 6

  • Fitzjames – [Unknown] – 8

  • March in Rob Roy Country – [Unknown] – 10

  • Gavotte – Alexander Reinagle – 13

  • Minuetto, No. 1 – Alexander Reinagle – 14

  • Allegro, No. 4 – Alexander Reinagle – 15

  • Allegretto, No. 17 – Alexander Reinagle – 16

  • Little Fugue – James Hewitt – 19

  • Washington's March – James Hewitt – 20

  • The Maid of Lodi – Benjamin Carr – 23

  • March from Melange – Benjamin Carr – 24

  • Waltz from Melange – Benjamin Carr – 25

  • Hornpipe from Melange – Benjamin Carr – 26

  • Gavotte from Melange – Benjamin Carr – 27

  • March – Raynor Taylor – 29

  • Rondo – Raynor Taylor – 30

Copyright Copyright 1971 Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.

Publisher Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp.

Number of Pages Approximately 32 pages

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