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 Dr. Tho. Campion ; with annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson.

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Title: 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 Dr. Tho. Campion ; with annotations thereon, by Mr. Chr. Simpson.
Author: Playford, John, 1623-1686?
Publication: London :: Printed by W. Godbid for J. Playford ...,; 1674.
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Subject terms: Music -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. -- To 1800.; Violin -- Instruction and study.; Viola da gamba -- Instruction and study.; Counterpoint.
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Of the Tying of Notes.

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This Example shews, that many times in Songs or Lessons, two, four, or more Quavers or Semiquavers, are Tyed together by a long stroke on the top of their Tails: And though they be so, they are the same with the other, and are so tyed for the benefit of the sight, when many Quavers or Semiquavers happen together, not altering the Measure or Pro∣portion of Time.