An introduction to the skill of musick [electronic resource] : in three books: by John Playford. Containing I. The Grounds and Principles of Musick, according to the Gamut: In the most Easy Method, for Young Practitioners. II. Instructions and Lessons for the Treble Tenor, and Bass-Viols; and also for the Treble-Violin. III. The Art of Descant, or Composing Musick in Parts: Made very Plain and Easy by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.
1730
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An introduction to the skill of musick [electronic resource] : in three books: by John Playford. Containing I. The Grounds and Principles of Musick, according to the Gamut: In the most Easy Method, for Young Practitioners. II. Instructions and Lessons for the Treble Tenor, and Bass-Viols; and also for the Treble-Violin. III. The Art of Descant, or Composing Musick in Parts: Made very Plain and Easy by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.
Author
Playford, John, 1623-1686?.
Uniform Title
Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
Edition
The nineteenth edition. Corrected, and done on the new-ty'd note.
Publication Details
London : printed by William Pearson, for Benjamin Sprint at the Bell in Little-Britain, MDCCXXX. [1730]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
Description
[20],170,[2]p. : ill.,music,port. ; 8⁰.
Note
Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick.
Books II and III each have a separate titlepage.
Titlepage to Book II: 'An introduction to the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; .. '.
Titlepage to Book III: 'An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .. '.
The pagination and register are continuous.
The initial leaf contains an engraved portrait dated 1718.
With a final advertisement leaf.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Books II and III each have a separate titlepage.
Titlepage to Book II: 'An introduction to the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; .. '.
Titlepage to Book III: 'An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .. '.
The pagination and register are continuous.
The initial leaf contains an engraved portrait dated 1718.
With a final advertisement leaf.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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Access limited to authorized users.
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English Short Title Catalog, T133045.
Reproduction
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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