TY  - BOOK
AU  - Simpson,Christopher
TI  - A compendium of practical musick: in five parts. Teaching, by a new, and easie method, 1. The rudiments of dong. 2. The principles of composition. 3. The use of discords. 4. The form of figurate descant. 5. The contrivance of canon. Together with lessons for viols, &c. 
PY  - 1678///
CY  - London
PB  - Printed by M. C. for Henry Brome
KW  - Composition (Music)
KW  - Viols
N1  - First ed. published as: The principles of practical music. 1655; subsequent editions published as: A compendium of practical musick, and, A compendium or introduction to practical musick, 1667-1775; "Licensed March 15, 1678. Roger L'Estrange"--p. [5]; "Appendix: short and easie ayres designed for learners": p. 145-192
ER  -