A brief introduction to the skill of musick : in two books : the first contains the general grounds and rules of musick, the second, instructions for the viol and also the treble-violin : to which is added The art of descant, or, Composing musick in parts, by Dr. Thomas Campion, with annotations thereon by Mr. Chr. Simpson.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Playford, John, 1623-1686?
Other Authors: Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620, Simpson, Christopher, -1669
Format: Microform Book
Language:English
Edition:The fourth edition much enlarged.
Series:Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 1511:1.
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Description
Item Description:Engraved frontispiece portrait of Playford.
"The art of descant, or, Composing musick in parts" has special title page and separate paging.
Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
Microform.
Physical Description:179 pages in various pagings : illustrations, music.