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Early American
Music & Ephemera
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Baseball in
Song and Music
"Build
it, and they will come"
Go to our page "Baseball
in Song and Music" where you can download a unique collection of sheet music related to baseball published in the 19th
and early 20th Century. There is also a baseball screen-saver created from dozens of early baseball images, a collection of classic baseball MP3s, some MIDI files of baseball music and a few PDF downloads of early baseball poetry. Go and listen to Bob Dylan sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame", acapella.....
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The Music Of 19th Century
African-American Composers
Download the piano solo sheet
music of some of the early
African-American composers
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The Music Of Justin Holland
 Justin Holland was one of the first American classical guitarists, and he was teacher
and a composer. He was also a prominent member of the African-American
Masonic lodge. We have collected sheet music of the solo guitar works
and the arrangements for voice and guitar of Justin Holland.
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Some Of The Dumbest & Strangest Music Ever Published
In 19th Century & early 20th Century America, literally many thousands of pieces of music were composed and published. Some of this music was was odd, some funny and some probably rates as the dumbest or strangest music ever published.
Dumbest & Strangest Music Ever Published
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Fiddlin' Around
On The Way To A Revolution
Folk Music In Colonial America
An MP3 collection of Colonial and Revolution period tunes popular
in America, arranged for fiddle with guitar accompaniment. Did you know
that Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were both known and well traveled
fiddlers in their younger days in Virginia.....? Read about it on this
page.
Early & Unique
American Sheet Music
 A collection of unique sheet music on American themes, including a song by Francis Hopkinson, signer of the Declaration Of
Independence, early songs dedicated to John Adams and Thomas Jefferson,
a choral chant of the entire Declaration of Independence, lively piano
compositions on American themes, a complete "periodical" article with
music of Revolution era tunes and more...........
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The Music Of
Blind Tom
19th Century American "savant" genius pianist. You can download the original sheet music of compositions by the amazing Blind Tom. |
Upcoming Cider Press
music collections and e-books
Historical Researchers
& Inquisitive Minds E-books
A collection of unique ebooks containing scans of original early American periodical articles on many many subjects, including music, art, social, ethnic and political, natural healing and much more.
Each e-book contains multiple articles, many with high quality engraved art and many with music notation.
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Songs Of Francis Hopkinson
Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was also one of the earliest composers in America. We have arranged 6 of his songs for solo guitar and flute.
Songs Of Francis Hopkinson
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The Music Of Colonial American
composer William Billings
History, sheet music and MP3 music arrangements of the music of the
composer who was associated with John and Samuel Adams, wrote what
became the original national anthem, and was a direct participant in
the American Revolution.... William Billings.
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Forgotten 19th Century
American Guitar Music
 In
19th Century America, music publishers were very busy publishing a
large amount of sheet music. Much of this music was sheet music for the
guitar. We have collected some of this guitar music, including music by
some of the best 19th Century American guitarists such as African-American classical guitarist and composer Justin Holland, and the amazing
Mrs. Knoop.
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Sheet Music Published In
19th Century Texas
In 19th Century Texas, composers and music publishers were busy publishing all kinds of music, instrumental, choral, songs, you name it.
Music Published In
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Masonic Music In 19th Century America
In 19th Century America, the Freemasons were busy publishing all kinds of music related to their organization, instrumental, choral, songs, you name it.
19th Century American Masonic Music
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Download a book published in 1907 giving simple, and clearly diagrammed instructions for the dances of Ireland, including pointers for which tunes to use.
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Finally.... we have an early American tune with a history to play as we work to replace the rogues from both political parties at all levels of government and vote them out.........
The Rogue's March
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Geronimo's
Medicine Song
 In
the words of Geronimo -
"The song that I will
sing is an old song, so old that none knows who made
it. It has been handed down through generations and was
taught to me when I was but a little lad. It is now my
own song. It belongs to me. This is a holy song (medicine-song),
and great is its power. The song tells how, as I sing,
I go through the air to a holy place where Yusun (The
Supreme Being) will give me power to do wonderful things.
I am surrounded by little clouds, and as I go through
the air I change, becoming spirit only."
Geronimo's
Medicine Song
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 Considering the crazy ways things seem to keep happening after we send the politicians from both political parties to Washington D.C., a new kind of candidate for President might not be a bad idea. Or, we could revive an old campaign.
Listen to the original Howdy Doody For President campaign songs.................
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Hannah's Song
The art & music of Hannah Cohoon
Hannah Cohoon is the most famous of the many artists from the mystical Shaker communities in 19th Century America. What is not widely known is that she also composed interesting songs .
Hannah's Song
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Music Magic
Projects using music & sound from a 19th Century book about magic.
Music Magic |
Meet
the CEO of Amaranth Publishing
and The Creator!
And learn who you should contact if you know of a
Golden Retriever that needs to be rescued or needs assistance.
You can also listen to the MP3 files of "Sadie's Symphony", a memorial for our beloved Sadie, who passed away recently.
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The Music And Art Of William Sidney Mount
 William Sidney Mount
(1807-1868), was a man of many talents. As well as being a fine artist,
he was also a musician, composer and collector of the folk music of
early America. And if that is not enough to impress......, he also
invented a type of steamboat paddle wheel, a unique two-hulled
sailboat, a traveling painting studio on wheels and a hollow back
violin, named the "Cradle of Harmony".
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Staring
in the face of near certain death, Davy Crockett and John McGregor,
armed with their fiddle and bagpipes had one of history's wildest jam
sessions. Susanna Dickinson, wife of one
of the Alamo defenders and one of the few survivors from inside the
Alamo, described this incredible scene of jammin' at the Alamo. .
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The
Official
State Food
Of Texas
Chili
Interesting historic facts about Texas chili, in my opinion, the world's greatest combination of spices and peppers.
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Whitewashing the
Yellow Rose Of Texas
 Over
time, the famous song Yellow Rose Of Texas went through periods where
the lyrics were changed, some might say "whitewashed". The history of,
and legend of, The Yellow Rose Of Texas
is a fascinating story in and of itself, and, is an interesting example
of the changes a piece of music can pass through over time, due to
different cultural conditions.
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Alpha & Omega Printing & Graphics is a worker owned commercial printing company that produces all types of printing projects for clients across America.
We also specialize in the production of sheet music, scores and books for composers and music publishers.
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