An 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. Insstructions 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
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; Handbooks, manuals; Violin; Instruction and study; Viols; Counterpoint
Notes: Signatures: A-M⁸ (A₁, frontispiece, wanting; M₈, advertisements)

Page 147 incorrectly numbered 174.

Title within double line border.

Parts 2 and 3 each have special title-page.

"A pastoral elegy on the death of Mr. John Playford. By N. Tate": verso of 8th prelim. leaf.

"The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals, & collegiate chappels": p. 53-60.
Table of contents: title: Containing: 1. the grounds and principles of musick according to the gamut, in the most easie method, for young practitioners; title: 2. instructions and lessons for the treble, tenor, and bass-viols, and also for the treble-violin; title: 3. the art of descant, or composing musick in parts, made very plain and easie by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.