A compendium of practical musick : in five parts ... : together with lessons for viols, &c. / by Christopher Simpson.

Format:

Microformat

Author/Creator:

Simpson, Christopher, -1669.

Series:

Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 298:6.

Standardized Title:

Principles of practical music

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Composition (Music).

Viols--Instruction and study.

Viols.

Physical Description:

15 unnumbered pages, 192 pages : music, portrait

35 mm

monochrome

service copy

positive

Edition:

The third editio.

Other Title:

Principles of practical music.

Compendium or introduction to practical musick.

Place of Publication:

London : Printed by M.C. for Henry Brome ..., 1678.

Contents:

(from t.p.) 1. The rudiments of song

2. The principles of composition

3. The use of discords

4. The form of figurate descant

5. The contrivance of canon.

Notes:

Author's name appears after the edition statement.

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].

Reproduction of original in Library of Congress.

"Appendix: short and easie ayres designed for learners": p. 145-192.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1968. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 298:6)

Cited in:

Wing S3811

Arber's Term cat. I 315

OCLC:

13074958