An introduction to the skill of musick: in three books: by John Playford. Containing I. The Grounds and Principles of Musick, according to the Gamut: In the most Easy Method, for Young Practitioners. II. Instructions and Lessons for the Treble Tenor, and Bass-Viols; and also for the Treble-Violin. III. The Art of Descant, or Composing Musick in Parts: Made very Plain and Easy by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.
- Playford, John, 1623-1686?.
- Date:
- MDCCXXX. [1730]
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About this work
Also known as
Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
Publication/Creation
London : printed by William Pearson, for Benjamin Sprint at the Bell in Little-Britain, MDCCXXX. [1730]
Physical description
[20],170,[2]p. : ill.,music,port. ; 80.
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Edition
The nineteenth edition. Corrected, and done on the new-ty'd note.
References note
ESTC T133045
Reproduction note
Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.