An introduction to the skill of musick, in two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second, instructions and lessons both for the basse-viol and treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant, or composing of musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion; with Annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson. Also The order of singing divine service in cathedrals. The eighth edition carefully corrected
An introduction to the skill of musick, in two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second, instructions and lessons both for the basse-viol and treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant, or composing of musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion; with Annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson. Also The order of singing divine service in cathedrals. The eighth edition carefully corrected
. - London : Printed by A. G[odbid] and J[ohn] P[layford the younger] : for John Playford , 1679. - 3 part./1 vol. ([16], 119, [1] ; [2], 34 ; 7, [1] p)
: portr., mus. ; 8vo. - Sig. A-L8 M2
. - RISM B VI, p. 658
; COPAC
. - John Playford's portrait engraved by F.H. Van Hove.
