Our Singing Country

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	Music Preface
	A hold of definite length, indicating that a second and a third beat, each of the value of the denominator of the metrical signature, should be added to the tone over which this sign appears. Thus (as in "The Lit­tle Brown Bulls"): or (as in "Texas Rangers"): Holds of definite length, to be interpreted as above An extended or an inserted rest, indicating that one beat, of the value of the denominator of the metrical signature, should be added or interpolated. Thus (as in "My Father Gave Me a Lump of Gold"): or(as in "The Irish Lady"): An extended or inserted rest of two beats, to be inter­preted as above Go back to the beginning Go back to the sign The end of the song Go back to the beginning, then continue to Fine A tone half sung, half spoken Smallnotes have been employed to indicate (a) occa­sional variations in succeeding stanzas, and (b) addi­tional parts sung simultaneously with the principal tune. There need be no confusion between these two usages, since the latter is always accompanied by some such indication as "Second part," "Second singer," "Tenor," or "Bass."
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