De muzicale zangwyzen van het Boek der Psalmen Canto & Basso - Neuman, George; Voet, Johannes Eusebius 1706-1778; Ghysen, Hendrik (Amsterdam Hummel, 1776)
Contains: - an explanation of the engraved titlepage, - a preface by the publisher on the use of this book,- a preface by the composer which is also an introduction to playing basso continuo, chords, keys, preludia, ornaments, etc, followed by - six pages (Tab. I-VI) of musical examples to clarify this introduction.- 150 Psalms (melody + figured bass in score)- 12 other liturgical songs in similar fashion
Each of the Psalms consists of one engraved page of music. The melodies have indications of trills and ornaments, text in an italic letter. The bass is figured and has the text in a roman letter. Below the score is listed how many verses there are, and also 'Pauze' and 'Stem ...'
The six pages of music that belong to the Preface contain interesting examples of ornaments (written out), the practice of playing/improvising between the lines of the Psalms, etc.
Dedication: "Aangeboden door de dames Rembges. Goes, 7 April 1911"
Nevens de gezangen bij de Hervormde Kerk van Nederland in gebruik: Volgens de nieuwe dichtmaat en naar de tegenwoordige Zingwyze ingericht; om te dienen zo wel voor de stem, als tot gebruik voor muzikale instrumenten. Alles t'samen gesteld en verrijkt met een nieuw gecomponeerde bas, om te zingen en te spelen; door George Neuman.
Keywords: 18th Century (1701-1800); Vocal music; Church music; Psalm; Netherlands