An introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. First, a brief & plain introduction to musick, both for singing, and for playing on the violl. By J.P. Second, the art of setting or composing of Musick in parts, by a most familiar and easie rule of counterpoint. Formerly published by Dr Tho. Compion: but now reprinted with large annotations. By Mr. Christoph. Sympson, and other additions.

All titles

• An introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. First, a brief & plain introduction to musick, both for singing, and for playing on the violl. By J.P. Second, the art of setting or composing of Musick in parts, by a most familiar and easie rule of counterpoint. Formerly published by Dr Tho. Compion: but now reprinted with large annotations. By Mr. Christoph. Sympson, and other additions.
• Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
• Art of setting or composing of musick in parts Introduction to musick both for singing, and for playing on the violl

People / Organizations

• John Playford (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for John Playford, & are sold at his shop in the Inner Temple, 1655.

Publication year

1655-1655

ESTC No.

R2098

Grub Street ID

86024

Description

[11], 2-56, [17], 48 p. : ill., music ; 8⁰

Note

Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick.

"The art of setting or composing of musick in parts" ([16] p.) has special t.p.

Advertisement on p. 56.

"Of counterpoint": 48 p. at end.