A brief introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick. The second, instructions for the viol, and also for the treble-violin. The third edition enlarged. To which is added a third book, entituled, The art of descant or composing musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson

All titles

• A brief introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. The first contains the grounds and rules of musick. The second, instructions for the viol, and also for the treble-violin. The third edition enlarged. To which is added a third book, entituled, The art of descant or composing musick in parts, by Dr. Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson
• Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
• Art of setting or composing of music in parts

People / Organizations

• John Playford (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for W. Godbid for John Playford, at this shop in the Inner Temple, 1660.

Added name

Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620.; Simpson, Christopher, -1669.

Publication year

1660

ESTC No.

R209700

Grub Street ID

85927

Description

[8], 136 p. : ill. (port.), music ; 8°.

Note

Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick

Preface signed: John Playford

"The art of setting or composing of musick in parts" has separate dated title page; register and pagination are continuous

With engraved frontispiece portrait of John Playford

Annotation on Thomason copy: "Decemb:".