An introduction to the skill of musick, in three 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 bass-viol and treble-violin. The third, the art of descant or composing musick in parts: in a more plain and easie method than any heretofore published. By John Playford.

All titles

• An introduction to the skill of musick, in three 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 bass-viol and treble-violin. The third, the art of descant or composing musick in parts: in a more plain and easie method than any heretofore published. By John Playford.
• Breefe introduction to the skill of musick

People / Organizations

• John Playford (Author)

Imprint

In the Savoy: printed by E. Jones, for Henry Playford at his shop near the Temple Church, 1694.

Publication year

1694-1694

ESTC No.

R9331

Grub Street ID

129428

Description

[20], 144 p. : ill., music, port. ; 8⁰

Note

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

With a portrait of John Playford signed: D. Loggan sculp.Citation/references Wing (2nd ed.), P2484

Arber's Term cat., II 510