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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.

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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.
Subjects:	Music > Handbooks, manuals, etc > Early works to 1800. Violin > Instruction and study > Early works to 1800. Counterpoint.

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