introduction to the skill of musick
Subtitle: in three books
By: by John Playford. Containing I. The grounds and principles of musick, according to the gamut: in the most easie 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 easie by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.
Contributors: Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695.
Edition: The seventeenth edition, corrected, and done on the new-ty'd note.
Publisher: Printed by William Pearson, for John and Ben. Sprint
Published: 1718
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 170
Subjects: Music -- Manuals, textbooks, etc; Violin -- Instruction and study; Viol; Counterpoint
Notes: Page 147 incorrectly numbered 174.

Title within double line border.

Parts 2 and 3 each have special title-page.