| Description |
121, 42, 10 pages : illustrations, music ; 20 cm |
| Note |
Facsimile of 7th edition. |
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Original title-page reads: An introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. The first: the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second: instruction & lessons for the bass-viol: and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant, or composing musick in parts. By Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson. The 7th ed., corr. and enl. London, Printed by W. Godbid, for J. Playford, 1674. |
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"The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals and collegiate chappels" (from E. Lowe's Short direction for the performance of cathedrall service): 10 pages at end. |
| Subject |
Music -- Handbooks, manuals, etc -- Early works to 1800.
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Music. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
| Subject |
Violin -- Instruction and study -- Early works to 1800.
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Violin -- Instruction and study. |
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Viola da gamba -- Instruction and study -- Early works to 1800.
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Viola da gamba -- Instruction and study. |
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Viola da gamba. |
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Counterpoint.
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Counterpoint. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620.
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Simpson, Christopher, -1669.
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Lowe, Edward, -1682.
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