Playford, John. An introduction to the skill of musick : in three books: by John Playford. Containing I. The grounds and principles of musick, according to the gamut: in the most easie method,for young practioners. II. Instructions 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
Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick
Frontis. portrait (plate) of the author signed: D. Loggan sculp
"An introduction to the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols;... Book II." and "An introduction to the art of descant: ... Book III." each has separate dated title page on leaves E7r and H3r, respectively
With slip cancel at head of leaf G5v "A table of Graces proper to the Viol or Violin". Original text reads "A Table of Graces, proper to the Viol, or Violin."
With final advertisement leaf
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Item information about Folger P2486
175728. Provenance: inscription on front inside cover: "A[.] Wright / Welton"
Also known as
Uniform title: Brief introduction to the skill of musick
Extended title: An introduction to the skill of musick : in three books: by John Playford. Containing I. The grounds and principles of musick, according to the gamut: in the most easie method,for young practioners. II. Instructions 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
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