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General advantages of the study of history-conjectures on the origin of

vocal music-formed a part of the primitive pleasures of man-Dr. J.

Johnson quoted-the charms of musical sound in conversation-would

be likely to manifest itself in song-the vocal powers of man suffered

by the fall-Dr. Pye Smith quoted-Milton quoted-instrumental

music early mentioned in the Bible-but little said of it-the sciences

must then have been known, and the arts practised..

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What nations first cultivated music after the flood-Egypt the nursery of

the arts-the lyre invented by Mercury-Noah and his family settle in

the plains of Shinar-Chinese claim the merit of inventing instrumen-

tal music-building the tower of Babel-its consequences-Chinese

description of their music-Syrian, Chaldean, and Indian music-

Laban and Jacob referred to-Europe and America but slightly known

to the Egyptians, &c.-Grecian accounts of their music-their numerous

songs-Homer's references to vocal music

The origin of Greece-fabulous history to be cautiously received-inven-

tions of Minerva, Pan, Mercury, Apollo--celebrated places-names

and origin of the muses-names and influence of the Syrens-Dr. J.

Johnson's opinion-Olympus and Orpheus-improvement of the lyre

-musical achievements of Museus, Chiron, Amphion, &c -reflections

upon Grecian music-musical attainments of Terpander, Pythagoras,

&c.-names, origin, and influence of the national games-Roman

music-derived from the Greeks-extensively cultivated-kinds of

instruments used-Dr. Burney quoted-Nero's musical character-

plays on his lyre while Rome is burning.....

Music of the Ancient Britons-the difficulty of gaining correct information

on it-enquiry into its agreement with other music-influence of the

Druids-opinions of various historians-Geoffry of Monmouth referred

to-traffick of the Phoenicians, &c. with Britain-Herodotus quoted-

the sciences very early cultivated-Irish, Scotch, Welsh, and British

music compared-various authors' opinions quoted-jealousy of Scotch

writers over the honour of their music-the Saxons introduced their

music with the conquest.

The Church contributed to the improvement of music-St. Ambrose-St.

Gregory-their improvements-their system examined-the organ first

introduced into the Church-Alfred the Great patronized music-

Romish Church favourable in its constitution to the accomplishment

of any object-bards and minstrels common in several nations-Ossian

quoted-William the Conqueror-anecdotes of Taillefer, Master Henry

the versifier-Chaucer referred to-further account of minstrels-

Spencer quoted-statute passed by Elizabeth for their suppression-

Italian music-Gurdo Aretino's improvements-Palestrina, Scarletti,

Corelli, Tartini, their improvements-Calvin, Luther, and Latimer

referred to-Marbeck, Bull, Carey, Purcell, Pepusch, Handel, Haydn,

Mozart, Beethoven.......

The influence of Musical Festivals - Madrigal Society --Philharmonic

Concerts-Society for Decayed Musicians-effect of the Cromwellian

Revolution on Music-effects of the Restoration on Music-Dr. Crigh-

ton and others referred to-notices of Dr. Green, Dr. Boyce, Sir John

Hawkins, Dr. Arnold, Dr. Burney, Charles Wesley, Samuel Wesley,

James Leach, Dr. Miller, W. Edward Miller, Samuel Stanley, Will

Matthews, and Marmaduke Miller...........

The importance of Hebrew music in connexion with their other customs

and rites-difficulty of ascertaining the precise character of their music

from want of proper symbols-the song of Moses on having crossed the

Red Sea-the music employed-Jewish instruments described.....

JEWISH MILITARY MUSIC.

Instrumental music used when going to battle-hymns sung-war of the

Ammonites with Jehoshaphat-Saul and David's victories over the

Philistines-its effects on Saul..

JEWISH FESTIVE MUSIC.

Isaiah's reference to the custom-the Prodigal Son-coronation of their

kings a season of festivity..

JEWISH FUNERAL MUSIC.

Mode of embalming their dead-Jacob's death referred to - Tabitha's

death-our Saviour's death-Herod's death referred to by Josephus-

funeral pipes often used-Mr. Carne's account of burials in Egypt-

Dr. Shaw, J. Hartley-David mourning at Abner's death-Isaiah's

death-persons hired to mourn-music adapted for funerals-anniver-

saries hideous wailings and distortions at funerals-ruler's daughter

referred to-passages from Jeremiah-their moral use...

JEWISH DEVOTIONAL MUSIC.

Music not much cultivated amongst the Jews till David's time-Saul's

disorder - sends for David-David's success-various opinions on

Saul's disorder-David appointed different officers in the tabernacle

music-David's musical genius-his poetic character considered as

shown in his psalms-the titles of the Psalms considered to be musi-

cal terms-various meanings of the word Selah-Solomon's regard for

music-vast display of music at the opening of the temple--Hebrew

music not much improved after this time-the Jews in Babylon-the

temple rebuilt, and music revived-the genius of Hebrew music

examined-Dr. Burney, Mr. Nathan, Dr. Burn, &c. quoted....

The conflict of opinions among professors of Christianity-music rejected

by the Quakers in Divine worship-held in various repute among

different denominations-its intimate connexion with preaching and

prayer-the order of the discussion stated..

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.

The design of instruments to assist the voice-Dr. Adam Clarke's objections

to them stated, met by various considerations-their use under the law

no proof that they are to be used in the Gospel-our Saviour's practice

and opinions referred to, does not forbid them-the opinions and

practices of the Apostles, on the use of instruments, referred to-

celebrated theological writers quoted, Baxter, Dr. Comber, Dr. Gorden,

Bishop Horne, and Leigh Richmond-great difficulty in saying to

what extent instruments were used in the first ages of the church-

Martini and Dr. Burney quoted-a comparative view of the human

organ of sound with instruments of music-the great expression of

music by Charles Wesley's playing-several instruments mentioned-

their comparative merits for Divine worship....

MELODY AND HARMONY.

Definitions of harmony and melody-the harmony of sounds must have

been perceived from the earliest period, conjectured from many con-

siderations-systemized by Franco-the difficulties of bringing it to

perfection noticed-Franklin, Lord Kaimes, Professor Robinson, &c.,

opinions on harmony-difficulty of harmonizing some airs-Rolfe's

hypothesis quoted-harmony adapted to the varieties of the human

voice-Watson, Addison, and Dryden, opinions quoted-the manage-

ment of the several parts of a tune-some of our sweetest pleasures of

music occasioned by harmony..

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