An introduction to the skill of musick, in two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second, instructions and lessons both for the basse-viol and treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, the art of descant, or composing of musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion; with annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson. Also The order of singing divine service in cathedrals.

All titles

• An introduction to the skill of musick, in two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second, instructions and lessons both for the basse-viol and treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, the art of descant, or composing of musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion; with annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson. Also The order of singing divine service in cathedrals.
• Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
• Order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels.

People / Organizations

• John Playford (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by A[nne]. G[odbid]. and J[ohn]. P[layford]. for John Playford, at his shop in the Temple near the Church, 1679.

Publication year

1679-1679

ESTC No.

R37118

Grub Street ID

119364

Description

[16], 119, [3], 34, 7, [1] p. : ill., music, port. ; 8⁰

Note

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

Printers' names from Wing CD-Rom.

Frontis. portrait (A1v) of the author signed: F.H. van. Houe sculp.

"The Art of descant: or Composing of musick in parts. ... By Dr. Tho. Campion." (I5r) has separate dated title page, with imprint "printed for John Playford", and pagination; register is continuous.