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 Gamui: In the most Easie 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 Easie by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.

Breefe introduction to the skill of musick

The fifteenth edition. Corrected, and done on the new ty'd-note.

London : printed by W. Pearson, for Henry Playford, at his Shop in the Temple-Change, Fleet-Street; and John Sprint at the Bell in Little-Britain, 1703.

Great Britain -- England -- London.

English

[18],80,91-180,[2]p.,plate : ill.,music,port. ; 8⁰.

Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick.
In three books.
Book II has a separate titlepage: 'An introduction. To the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; and also on the treble-violin.'.
Book III has a separate titlepage: 'An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .. With the additions of the late Mr. Henry Purcell'.
With a final advertisement leaf.
Text and register are continuous despite the pagination.
Reproduction of original from British Library.

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English Short Title Catalog, T135473.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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