An introduction to the skill of musick : in two books... / by John Playford.
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TextPublication details: Ridgewood, N.J. : The Gregg Press, 1966.Description: 121, 42, 10 p. : ill., music ; 20 cmSubject(s): DDC classification: - 781
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VWML | MG 15 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Reference only | Presented to the library by Joy Smith in memory of Everal de Jersey, 1897-1969. | 7048 |
Facsimile of 7th edition.
Original title page reads: An introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. The first: the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second: instruction & lessons for the bass-viol: and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant, or composing musick in parts. By Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson. The seventhth edition, corrected and enlarged London, Printed by W. Godbid, for J. Playford, 1674.
"The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels" (from E. Lowe's Short direction for the performance of cathedrall service): 10 p. at end.