Massachusetts Collection of Martial Musick, containing a plain, easy and concise introduction to the grounds of martial musick... Together with a large collection of the most approved beats, marches, airs, &c. Including the principal part of the duties of the camp, the evolutions for the musicians, and their signals... Designed principally for the benefit of the Militia of the United States.

Book. Exeter [N.H.]: Alvan Robinson, Jun., 1820. Oblong 12mo, plain rear wrapper present. Pp. 71, (1). Small light water stain on wrapper and first several leaves; very lightly browned throughout. "Second edition, corrected, improved, and enlarged." A popular and influential work first published Hallowell, Me.: 1818 (55 pp), of interest to drummers for its precise documentation of period beats, and fifers (and fiddlers) for its collection of 73 notated tunes. Instructions for musical military formations, funerals, and the duties of musicians, fife and drum majors are also provided. Robinson (1802-1865) Imprints 3033; see Sabin 72049, third edition of 1826..