A New Malayan Song Book: Second edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789888834204)

Twenty-two songs set to music. At the time of publication, each of the editors was based at the then Singapore Teachers' Training College. Francis Mace was a Lecturer in Music, Verner Bickley was Head of the Department of English. In the brief 'Preface' they declare that the songs will be useful for the class singing lesson at all levels in the Primary School. Most of the melodies are adapted from traditional music: Malay, Egyptian, Indonesian, Chinese, Tamil, Hindustani. In most cases, words and music have been written or adapted by the editors. "A New Malayan Song Book" was first published in 1960.

Author: Verner C. Bickley,Francis S. Mace
ISBN-10: 9888834207
ISBN-13: 9789888834204
Publisher: Proverse Hong Kong
Language: English
Published: 01/10/2026
Pages: 38
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.12lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.08d