An introduction to the skill of musick
Subtitle: in two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick ... The second, instructions and lessons both for the basse-viol and treble-violin
By: By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant ... by Dr. Tho. Campion; with annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson. Also the order of singing divine service in cathedrals
Edition: The eighth edition carefully corrected.
Publisher: Printed by A.G. and J.P. for John Playford ...
Published: 1679
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: [microform],
Number of pages: 119
Subjects: Music; Handbooks, manuals; Violin; Instruction and study; Viols; Counterpoint
Notes: "The art of descant" has special title-page and separate paging; "The order of performing the divine service" has separate paging.

Bound in old mottled calf.

Master microform held by: NN.

1st edition of the "Introduction" pub. 1654 as "Breefe. introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall."

RISM B/VI/2 p. 658