A brief introduction to the skill of musick: in three books. The first: the general grounds and rules of musick,according tho the gam-ut and other principles thereof. The second: instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin: vvith lessons for beginners. By John Playford philo-musicae. The third: The art of descant, or Composing musick in parts. by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. C. Simpson

All titles

• A brief introduction to the skill of musick: in three books. The first: the general grounds and rules of musick,according tho the gam-ut and other principles thereof. The second: instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin: vvith lessons for beginners. By John Playford philo-musicae. The third: The art of descant, or Composing musick in parts. by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. C. Simpson
• Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
• Art of descant: or, Composing of music in parts.

People / Organizations

• John Playford (Author)

Imprint

London : printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold at his shop in the Temple, 1667.

Added name

Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620 Art of descant: or, Composing of music in parts.; Simpson, Christopher, -1669, ed.

Publication year

1667

ESTC No.

R218261

Grub Street ID

92946

Description

[20], 151, [1] p. : ill. (port.) music ; 8°.

Note

Frontis. = ill

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

"The art of descant or Composing of musick in parts" has separate dated title page; register and pagination are continuous

With table of contents and an advertisement on final page.