The division-violist, or, An introduction to the playing upon a grovnd
Subtitle: divided into two parts, the first directing the hand, with other preparative instructions, the second laying open the manner and method of playing ex-tempore, or composing division to a grovnd : to which, are added some divisions made upon grounds for the practice of learners
By: by Chr. Simpson.
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 513:6.
Publisher: Printed by W. Godbid
Published: 1659
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 67
Subjects: Viols -- Fingering.
Other titles: Chelys, minuritionum artificio exornata; Introduction to the playing upon a ground; Division-violist; Division violist; Chelys, minuritionum artificio exornata.; Introduction to the playing upon a ground.; Division-violist.; Division violist.
Notes: Numerous musical examples and exercises. "Divisions for the practice of learners", p. 53-67.

Commendatory poems by Matthew Locke, John Jenkins and others.

Second edition published under title: Chelys, minuritionum artificio exornata, sive Minuritiones ad basin, etiam extempore modulandi ratio, or The division viol.

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.

Wing S3813

Available electronically as part of Early English books online.

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1974. 1 microfilm reel. 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 513:6)