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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

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Creator
Playford, John, 1623-1686?
Date
1700
Location
London,  England
Great Britain
Media format
Printed text
Extent
[18], 80, 91-180, [2] p., [1] leaf of plates

Language
English
Genre
Promotional materials
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Reference IDs
Folger bibliographic ID: 152434
ESTC number: R33998
Wing number: P2486
Folger call number: P2486
Folger holdings ID: 147416
Notes
Edition

The fourteenth edition. Corrected and enlarged

Bibliographic format

octavo

General notes

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 Portions also available as a digital reproduction

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
Subjects
Music Violin Counterpoint
Related names
author: Playford, John, 1623-1686?
printmaker: Loggan, David, 1635-1700?

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