A brief introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick. The second, instructions for the viol, and also for the treble-violin. The third edition enlarged. To which is added a third book, entituled, The art of descant or composing musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson.

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  • A brief introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick. The second, instructions for the viol, and also for the treble-violin. The third edition enlarged. To which is added a third book, entituled, The art of descant or composing musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson.
  • Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
  • Art of setting or composing of music in parts
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Imprint
London: printed for W. Godbid for John Playford, at this shop in the Inner Temple, 1660.
Publication year
1660-1660
ESTC No.
R209700
Grub Street ID
85927
Description
[8], 136 p. : ill. (port.), music ; 8⁰
Note
Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick.

Preface signed: John Playford.

"The art of setting or composing of musick in parts" has separate dated title page; register and pagination are continuous.

With engraved frontispiece portrait of John Playford.