An introduction to the skill of musick, : in three books the first contains, I. The grounds and principles of musick according to the gamut, being newly written, and made more easie for young practitioners, according to the method now in practice, by an eminent master in that science, II. Instructions and lessons for the treble, tenor, and bass-viols, and also for the treble-violin, III. The art of descant, or, Composing music in parts, made very plain and easie by the late Mr. Henry Parcell / by John Playford.
| Author/creator | Playford, John |
| Other author | Simpson, Christopher, d. 1669. |
| Other author | Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | The thirteenth edition. |
| Publication Info | London : Printed by E. Jones for Henry Playford, and sold by hi m at his shop ..., 1697. |
| Description | [5], ix, [1], 134 p. : ill., music. |
| Supplemental Content | https://search.proquest.com/docview/2240969659 |
| Subjects |
| Series | Early English books online. ^A888680 |
| General note | Engraved frontispiece portrait of Playford. |
| General note | Parts II and III each have special t.p. |
| General note | "An introduction to the art of descant, or, Composing musick in parts" (part III) attributed in earlier editions to Thomas Campion and Christopher Simpson. |
| General note | Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library. |
| References | Wing P2485 |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1511:5) |
| Contains title | Art of descant. |
| Stock number | CL0037000053 ProQuest Information and Learning. 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48106 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |