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

All titles

• 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
• Breefe introduction to the skill of musick

People / Organizations

• John Playford (Author)

Imprint

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. The fifteenth edition. Corrected, and done on the new ty'd-note.; ..

Publication year

1703

ESTC No.

T135473

Grub Street ID

183889

Description

[18],80,91-180,[2]p.,plate : ill.,music,port. ; 8°.

Note

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

In three books

Book II has a separate titlepage: 'An introduction. To the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; and also on the treble-violin.'

Book III has a separate titlepage: 'An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .. With the additions of the late Mr. Henry Purcell'

With a final advertisement leaf

Text and register are continuous despite the pagination.