introduction to the skill of musick
Subtitle: in three books.  The first contains the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof.  The second, instructions and lessons both for the bass-viol and treble-violin.  The third, the art of descant, or composing of musick in parts, in a more plain and easie method than any heretofore published.
Edition: 11th ed., corr. and enl.
Publisher: Printed by C. Peregrine for H. Playford
Published: 1687
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 116
Subjects: Music -- Manuals, textbooks, etc. -- To 1800; Violin -- Instruction and study -- To 1800; Viola da gamba -- Instruction and study -- To 1800; Counterpoint
Notes: The author of the 3d pt. is unknown.  Cf. L.C.

The third part has separate paging and special t.p.: A brief introduction to the art of descant.

Wing P2483.

RISM B: VI, 658