An introduction to the skill of musick [electronic resource] : 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.

An introduction to the skill of musick [electronic resource] : 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.

Brief introduction to the skill of musick

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

London : Printed by William Pearson, for Benjamin Sprint at the Bell in Little-Britain, MDCCXXX. [1730]

[20],170,[2]p : ill.,music,port. ; 8vo.

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

Books II and III each have a separate titlepage.

Titlepage to Book II: 'An introduction to the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; .. '.

Titlepage to Book III: 'An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .. '.

The pagination and register are continuous.

The initial leaf contains an engraved portrait dated 1718.

With a final advertisement leaf.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009.

English Short Title Catalog (ESTC), T133045

Great Britain -- England -- London.

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