An introduction to the skill of musick

in two books : the first, the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof, the second, instructions & lessons for the bass-viol, and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin

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Playford, John
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An introduction to the skill of musick

in two books : the first, the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof, the second, instructions & lessons for the bass-viol, and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin

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282 p. : ports, music ; 24 cm

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English
Pages
121

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An introduction to the skill of musick
Nov 21, 1972, Da Capo Press
- 12th ed.
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Added t.p. on p. [2] following p. 121: The art of descant

"Rules and directions for singing the Psalms": p. 71-89

"The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels" from Edward Lowe's Short direction for the performance of cathedrall service: 10 p. at end

Advertisement: p. [1]-[2]

1st edition published in 1654 as "Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall." According to Grove's Dictionary of music, but one copy of that impression is now known

1st edition of Campion's "Art of descant" pub. probably about 1618, under title: "A new way of making foure parts in counter-point."

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

Wing P2480

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1977. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 749:16)

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London
Series
Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 749:16
Other Titles
Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall, The art of descant, The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels

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Microform
Pagination
[15], 121, [3], 42, 10, [2] p.
Number of pages
121

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OL16879619M

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August 16, 2012 Edited by VacuumBot Updated format '[microform] :' to 'Microform'; cleaned up pagination; Removed author from Edition (author found in Work)
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September 26, 2008 Created by ImportBot Imported from Miami University of Ohio MARC record