An introduction to the skill of musick
Subtitle: in two books : the first, the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof, the second, instructions & lessons for the bass-viol, and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin
By: by John Playford ; to which is added, The art of descant, or composing musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion ; with annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson
Contributors: Simpson, Christopher, d. 1669; Lowe, Edward, d. 1682; Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620.
Edition: The seventh edition, corrected and enlarged
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 749:16
Publisher: Printed by W. Godbid for J. Playford ...
Published: 1674
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 121
Subjects: Music -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- To 1800; Violin -- Instruction and study; Viola da gamba -- Instruction and study; Counterpoint
Other titles: Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall; The art of descant; The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels
Notes: Added t.p. on p. [2] following p. 121: The art of descant

"Rules and directions for singing the Psalms": p. 71-89

"The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels" from Edward Lowe's Short direction for the performance of cathedrall service: 10 p. at end

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1st edition published in 1654 as "Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall." According to Grove's Dictionary of music, but one copy of that impression is now known

1st edition of Campion's "Art of descant" pub. probably about 1618, under title: "A new way of making foure parts in counter-point."

Reproduction of original in Huntington Library

Wing P2480

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International, 1977. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 749:16)

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