An introduction to the skill of musick : In three books / By John Playford. Containing I. The grounds and principles of musick, according to the gamut: in the most easy method, for young practitioners. II. Instructions and lessons for the treble tenor, and bass-viols; and also for the treble-violin. III. The art of descant, or composing musick in parts: made very plain and easy by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.. Brief introduction to the skill of musick. 1730
First edition published 1654 under title: Breefe introduction to the skill of music, for song and viall.
Titlepage to Book II (on page [61]): "An introduction to the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; .. "
Titlepage to Book III (on page [101]): "An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .."
The pagination and register are continuous.
With final advertisement leaf ([2] pages): "Books printed for, and sold by Benjamin Sprint."
The initial leaf contains an engraved portrait of "Henry Playford" dated 1718, signed: J. Clark Sculp.
'On the death of Mr. John Playford', in verse, on leaves A8v-B1r ; 'A pastoral elegy on the death of Mr. John Playford' by N. Tate, Esq. on B1v.
Music Handbooks, manuals, etc. England Early works to 1800. Violin Instruction and study Early works to 1800. Viola da gamba Instruction and study Early works to 1800. Counterpoint Early works to 1800.
History note: Bound in full brown calf with gilt two-line border on sides. Rebacked using original boards by D. Shaw in 1985.UkCU-FWM
[20], 170, [2] p. :front. (port.), illus. (incl. music) ;17 cm. (8vo); [20], 170, [2] p. :front. (port.), illus. (incl. music) ;17 cm. (8vo); [20], 170, [2] p. :front. (port.), illus. (incl. music) ;17 cm. (8vo);
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London :Printed by William Pearson, for Benjamin Sprint at the Bell in Little-Britain.,MDCCXXX. [1730]
Playford, John,1623-1686?
Accession number: MU.1316
Primary reference Number: 253478
ALMA leader: 03349cam a2200517 a 4500
ALMA control 001: 995299543803606
ALMA reference a: (StGlU)b28320384
ALMA reference a: (UkLoRLUK)03b28320384
ALMA reference a: (UkCU)529954-depfacfmdb
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