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 by John Playford ... ; the third, The art of descant, or, Composing musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion, with annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Playford, John, 1623-1686?

Contributor:

Simpson, Christopher, -1669.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Music.

Violin--Instruction and study--Early works to 1800.

Violin.

Counterpoint--Early works to 1800.

Counterpoint.

Physical Description:

[19], 134, [1] p. : port., music. cm.

Other Title:

Grounds and rules of musick

Instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin

Art of descant

Composing musick in parts

Place of Publication:

London : Printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1670.

Notes:

"The art of descant ..." has special t.p.

Advertisement on p. [1] at end.

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.

The 1st edition was published in 1654 as "Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and vaill."

The tunes of the Psalmes as they are commonly sung in parish churches. With the bass set under each tune ..." :p. 50-78.

The illustrations are on prepared ground. Pt. 3 has special t.p.

Local Notes:

Inscriptions: Alexander Graydon, Johnnis Layford, George Brownell, Robert J. Aneli (?), Robert Allen (?), to Mr. Gre. Gordon.

M. Atherton Leach collection.

Cited in:

Wing P2454

Contains:

Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620. Art of descant.

OCLC:

13732807