Cheerfull ayres or ballads first composed for one single voice, and since set for three voices - Wilson, John, 1595-1674.; Lanier, Nicholas, 1588-1666.; Johnson, Robert, approximately 1583-1633. (Oxford : Printed by W. Hall for Ric. Davis ..., 1660)
"Cantus primus is a compleate book of it selfe, carrying the principall ayre to sing alone with a through bass. Cantus secundus and bassus are also printed singly to make two, or three parts, as shall be requisite for the company that will use them"--Pref.
Songs by Johnson, Lanier, Wilson, and anonymous.
First ed. Cf. Wing.
Errata on p. [3] of pt. 1.
Reproduction of original in Library of Congress.
Imperfect: parts are lacking on film.
Keywords: Songs with continuo; Part-songs, English; Vocal duets with continuo; Vocal trios with continuo