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A brief introduction to the skill of musick: in three books The first: The grounds and rules of mvsick, according to the gam-ut and other principles thereof. The second: Instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin: vvith lessions for beginners By John Playford. The third: The art of descant, or composing musick in parts. By Tho. Campion, with annotations thereon by C. Simpson
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Playford, John, 1623-1686?
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Music--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Music.
- Violin--Instruction and study.
- Violin.
- Viola da gamba.
- Counterpoint.
- Physical Description:
- 151 p. illus., music, port. 17 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London, Printed by W. Godbid for J. Playford, and are to be sold at his shop in the Temple, 1666.
- Notes:
- Pt. 3 has special t. p. dated 1667.
- Other editions published under title: An introduction to the skill of musick.
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