An introduction to the skill of musick: in three books: by John Playford. Containing I. The Grounds and Principles of Musick, according to the Gamui: In the most Easie 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 Easie by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.
- Playford, John, 1623-1686?.
- Date:
- 1703
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About this work
Also known as
Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
Publication/Creation
London : printed by W. Pearson, for Henry Playford, at his Shop in the Temple-Change, Fleet-Street; and John Sprint at the Bell in Little-Britain, 1703.
Physical description
[18],80,91-180,[2]p.,plate : ill.,music,port. ; 80.
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Edition
The fifteenth edition. Corrected, and done on the new ty'd-note.
References note
ESTC T135473
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.