An introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. First, a brief & plain introduction to musick, both for singing, and for playing on the violl. By J.P. Second, the art of setting or composing of Musick in parts, by a most familiar and easie rule of counterpoint. Formerly published by Dr Tho. Compion: but now reprinted with large annotations. By Mr. Christoph. Sympson, and other additions.
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- An introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. First, a brief & plain introduction to musick, both for singing, and for playing on the violl. By J.P. Second, the art of setting or composing of Musick in parts, by a most familiar and easie rule of counterpoint. Formerly published by Dr Tho. Compion: but now reprinted with large annotations. By Mr. Christoph. Sympson, and other additions.
- Breefe introduction to the skill of musick
- Art of setting or composing of musick in parts Introduction to musick both for singing, and for playing on the violl
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London: printed for John Playford, & are sold at his shop in the Inner Temple, 1655.
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Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620. Art of setting or composing of musick in parts. Simpson, Christopher, d. 1669.
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- 1655
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- R2098
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- 86024
- Description
- [11], 2-56, [17], 48 p. : ill., music ; 8⁰
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- Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick.
"The art of setting or composing of musick in parts" ([16] p.) has special t.p.
Advertisement on p. 56.
"Of counterpoint": 48 p. at end.