An edition of Breefe introduction to the skill of musick (1654)

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-musicæ. The third: The art of descant, or Composing musick in parts. by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. C. Simpson

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An edition of Breefe introduction to the skill of musick (1654)

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-musicæ. The third: The art of descant, or Composing musick in parts. by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. C. Simpson

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Publish Date

1667

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

Language

English

Pages

151

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1 A brief introduction to the skill of musick: in three books : the first, The grounds and rules of musick, according to the ga-mut and other principles thereof : the second, Instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin, with lessons for beginners 1670, Printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold at his shop ... Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
2 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-musicæ. The third: The art of descant, or Composing musick in parts. by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. C. Simpson 1667, printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold at his shop in the Temple Microform in English	aaaa Not in Library
3 A brief introduction to the skill of musick: in three books the first, the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut and other principles thereof, the second, instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin : with lessons for beginners 1666, Printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold in his shop ... Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
4 A brief introduction to the skill of musick: In two books. The first containes the general grounds and rules of musick. The second, instructions for the viol and also for the treble-violin. To which is added The art of descant, or Composing musick in parts, by Dr. Thomas Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson 1664, printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold by Zach. Watkins, at their shop in the Temple near the Church-Dore Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
5 A brief introduction to the skill of musick: in two books : the first contains the general grounds and rules of musick, the second, instructions for the viol and also the treble-violin : to which is added The art of descant, or, Composing musick in parts, by Dr. Thomas Campion, with annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson 1664, Printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold by Zach. Watkins ... Microform in English - The fourth edition much enlarged	zzzz Not in Library
6 A brief introduction to the skill of musick: in two books : first book contains the grounds and rules of musick, the second, instructions for the viol and also the treble-violin 1662, Printed for J. Playford and are sold at his shop ... Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
7 A breefe introduction to the skill of musick: for song & violl 1654, [s.n.] Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library

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Frontis. = ill

First edition published in 1654 as "A breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall." According to Grove's Dictionary of music, but one copy of that impression is now known

"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

Reproduction of the original in the Harvard University Library

Wing (2nd ed.) P2453

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1990. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2011:35).

Published in: London
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2011:35
Other Titles: Composing music in parts, Art of descant, Art of descant: or, Composing of music in parts

The Physical Object

Format: Microform
Pagination: [20], 151, [1] p.
Number of pages: 151

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Open Library: OL17097687M

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Miami University of Ohio MARC record

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A brief introduction to the skill of musick

by Playford, John