Including Campion's The art of descant.

1st edition published in 1654 as "Breefe introduction to the skill of musick, for song and viall." According to Grove's Dict. of music, but one copy of that impression is now known.

1st edition of Campion's "Art of descant" pub. probably about 1618, under title: "A new way of making foure parts in counter-point."

Facsim. of the 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 W. godbid, for J. Playford, 1674.

"The order of performing the divine service in chathedrals and collegiate chappels" (from E. Lowe's Short direction for the performance of chatedrall service): 10 p. at end.

Violin > Instruction and study.

Music > Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Viola da gamba > Instruction and study.