introduction to the skill of musick.
Subtitle: In two books. The first: the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-vt and other principles thereof. The second: instructions & lessons for the bass-viol: and instructions & 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: Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620; Simpson, Christopher, d. 1669; Lowe, Edward, d. 1682
Edition: The 7th ed., cor. and enl. London, Printed by W. Godbid, for J. Playford, 1674.
Publisher: Gregg Press
Published: 1966
Place of publication: [Ridgewood, N.J
Language: eng
Subjects: Music -- Textbooks; Violin -- Instruction and study; Viols; Counterpoint
Notes: "The art of descant" has special t.-p. and separate paging.

1st edition published in 1654 as "Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall." According to Grove's Dict. 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."

"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.