Popular Music of the Olden Time

Popular Music of the Olden Time, Volume 1, is a collection of ancient songs, ballads, and dance tunes that provide insight into the national music of England. The book, written by William Chappell, offers readers a glimpse into the musical traditions of England from the medieval period to the 18th century. The songs and ballads included in the book are arranged chronologically and are accompanied by historical context and musical notation. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of English music, and it offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social influences that shaped the country's musical traditions.1859. Volume 1 of 2. With short introductions to the different reigns and notices of the airs from writers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Also a short account of the minstrels. Contents of Volume I.: Minstrelsy from the Saxon period to the reign of Edward I.; Music of the middle ages and Music in England to the end of the thirteenth century; English Minstrelsy from 1270 to 1480 and the gradual extinction of the old Minstrels; Introduction to the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Queen Mary; Songs and ballads of ditto; Introduction to the reign of Queen Elizabeth; Songs and ballads of ditto; Introduction to the reign of James I.; and Songs and ballads of the reigns of James I. and Charles I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.