Author: CALLCOTT (John Wall):
Title: A Musical Grammar, in Four Parts: I. Notation, II. Melody, III. Harmony, IV. Rhythm. Third Edition
Description: London: Printed for Robert Birchall..., 1817. 12mo (in 6s), pp. [iii] - xix [xx blank], 327 [328 blank], contemporary half calf, marbled boards (rubbed), red morocco label; binding a little dried. 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 first published in 1806.

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