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A brief introduction to the skill of musick : in three books : the first, The grounds and rules of musick, according to the ga-mut and other principles thereof : the second, Instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin, with lessons for beginners

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Main Author: Playford, John, 1623-1686?
Contributors: Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620., Simpson, Christopher, -1669.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed by William Godbid for John Playford, and are to be sold at his shop ..., 1670.
Subjects and Genres:
Music > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Violin > Instruction and study > Early works to 1800.
Counterpoint > Early works to 1800.
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Item Description: "The art of descant ..." has special t.p.
Advertisement on p. [1] at end.
Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
The 1st edition was published in 1654 as "Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and vaill."
The tunes of the Psalmes as they are commonly sung in parish churches. With the bass set under each tune ..." :p. 50-78.
The illustrations are on prepared ground. Pt. 3 has special t.p.
Physical Description: [19], 134, [1] p. : port., music. cm.

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