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An introduction to the skill of musick In two books. The first: The grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second: Instructions & lessons for the bass-viol: and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin.

Title
An introduction to the skill of musick [microform]. In two books. The first: The grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second: Instructions & lessons for the bass-viol: and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant, or composing musick in parts. By Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson.
Author
Playford, John, 1623-1686?
Publication
London, Printed by W. Godbid, for J. Playford ... 1674.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620.
  • Simpson, Christopher, -1669.
Description
[14], 121, [3], 42, <10> p. front. (port.), illus. (incl. music); 17 cm.
Subjects
Note
  • First edition published 1654 under title: Breefe introduction to the skill of music, for song and viall.
  • "The art of descant" has special title-page and separate paging; "The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels" has separate paging.
  • Bound in old calf.
  • Master microform held by: NN.
  • "A brief discourse of the Italian manner of singing ... written some years since by an English gentleman, who had lived long in Italy and being returned, taught the same here," p. 37-56.
  • "The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels," 10 p. at end.
Reproduction (note)
  • Microfilm.
Call Number
*ZB-173
LCCN
nuc87681215
OCLC
29127887
Author
Playford, John, 1623-1686?
Title
An introduction to the skill of musick [microform]. In two books. The first: The grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second: Instructions & lessons for the bass-viol: and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant, or composing musick in parts. By Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson.
Imprint
London, Printed by W. Godbid, for J. Playford ... 1674.
Edition
The seventh edition, corrected and enlarged.
Reproduction
Microfilm. New York, N.Y.: New York Public Library, 19--.
Added Author
Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620.
Simpson, Christopher, -1669.
Other Form:
Original (DLC) 07013200
Research Call Number
*ZB-173
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