An introduction to the skill of musick. - Playford, John 1623-1686n; Campion, Thomas 1567-1620.; Simpson, Christopher d. 1669.; Lowe, Edward d. 1682. (Ridgewood, N.J. Gregg Press, 1966)
Facsim. of 7th ed., 1674.
Original t.-p. reads: An introduction to the skill of musick. In two books. The first: the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second: instructions & lessons for the bass-viol; and instruments & lessons for the treble-violin. By John Playford. To which is added, The art of descant, or composing musick in parts, by Tho. Campion. With annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson. The 7th ed. corr. and enl. London. Printed by Godbid, for J. Playford, 1674.
"The order of performing the divine service in cathedrals collegiate chappels" (from E. Lowe's Short direction for the performance of cathedrall service): 10 p. at end.
Keywords: Music -- Manuals, text-books, etc. -- To 1800.; Violin -- Instruction and study -- To 1800.; Viola da gamba -- Instruction and study -- To 1800.; Counterpoint