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 ... 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 easie by the late Mr. Henry Purcell
- Bib ID:
- 8652561
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Playford, John, 1623-1686?, author
- Online Version:
- http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.music/muspre1800.100698
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- Edition:
- The 13th edition.
- Description:
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- [London] : Printed by E. Jones, for Henry Playford, 1697
- 2 preliminary leaves, ix, [1], 134 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
- Series:
- Collection of Jamie and Michael Kassler.
- Full contents:
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- Containing: 1. 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
- 2. instructions and lessons for the treble, tenor, and bass-viols, and also for the treble-violin
- 3. the art of descant, or composing musick in parts, made very plain and easie by the late Mr. Henry Purcell.
- Notes:
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- Wing P2485.
- Library copy: “JMK” embossed stamp on title page.
- Library copy bears the 1843 signature of George Job Elvey (1816–1893), organist to Queen Victoria and St George’s Chapel, Windsor (later Sir George), and the signature of Reverend Dr Maurice, presumably Peter Maurice (1803–1876), awarded the D. D. degree at Oxford in 1840--Donor notes.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Created/Published Date is Before 1955
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1695
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1697
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