An introduction to the skill of musick : in three books: by John Playford.
| Author/creator | Playford, John |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | The fifteenth edition. Corrected, and done on the new ty'd-note. |
| Publication Info | London : printed by W. Pearson, for Henry Playford; and John Sprint, 1703. |
| Description | 18 unnumbered pages, 80, 91-180, 2 unnumbered pages, plate : illustrations,music,portrait ; 8⁰. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text online |
| Uniform title | Brief introduction to the skill of musick |
| General note | Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick. |
| General note | In three books. |
| General note | Book II has a separate titlepage: 'An introduction. To the playing on the bass, tenor, and treble-viols; and also on the treble-violin.'. |
| General note | Book III has a separate titlepage: 'An introduction to the art of descant: or, composing musick in parts. .. With the additions of the late Mr. Henry Purcell'. |
| General note | With a final advertisement leaf. |
| General note | Text and register are continuous despite the pagination. |
| General note | Reproduction of original from the British Library. |
| References | English Short Title Catalog, ESTCT135473. |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |