An introduction to the skill of musick : in three books: by John Playford. Containing I. The Grounds and Principles of Musick, according to the Gamut: In the most Easy Method, for Young Practitioners. II. Instructions and Lessons for the Treble Tenor, and Bass-Viols; and also for the Treble-Violin. III. The Art of Descant, or Composing Musick in Parts: Made very Plain and Easy by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Playford, John, 1623-1686?.

Standardized Title:

Breefe introduction to the skill of musick

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Counterpoint.

Viola da gamba.

Violin--Instruction and study.

Violin.

Music--Handbooks, manuals, etc--To 1800.

Music.

Music--Handbooks, manuals, etc--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([20],170,[2]p. ) ill.,music,port. ;

Edition:

The nineteenth edition. Corrected, and done on the new-ty'd note.

Other Title:

Introduction to the skill of musick

Place of Publication:

London : printed by William Pearson, for Benjamin Sprint at the Bell in Little-Britain, MDCCXXX. [1730]

Notes:

Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick.

Books II and III each have a separate titlepage.

Titlepage to Book II: 'An introduction to the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; .. '.

Titlepage to Book III: 'An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .. '.

The pagination and register are continuous.

The initial leaf contains an engraved portrait dated 1718.

With a final advertisement leaf.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T133045.

OCLC:

642373396