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Book/Printed Material The principles of practical mvsick delivered in a compendious, easie, and new method : for the instruction of beginners, either in singing or playing upon instruments. To which are added, some short and easie ayres designed for learners

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Title

  • The principles of practical mvsick delivered in a compendious, easie, and new method : for the instruction of beginners, either in singing or playing upon instruments. To which are added, some short and easie ayres designed for learners

Names

  • Simpson, Christopher, -1669

Created / Published

  • London : Printed by W. Godbid for H. Brome, M.DC.LXV [1665]

Headings

  • -  Composition (Music)

Notes

  • -  Signatures: A⁴, B-F⁸, G².
  • -  Some of the musical illustrations are engraved.
  • -  First edition.
  • -  Subsequently published under title "A compendium of practical musick" and "A compendium: or, Introduction to practical musick."
  • -  "Short and easie ayres designed for learners": p. 45-84.

Medium

  • 4 p. l., 84 p. : ill., music ; 18 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • MT40 .S58
  • Microfilm Music 5000 Item S-086, Reel 189 Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, [1984]. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. On reel with other titles.

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Library of Congress Control Number

  • 38004302

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Simpson, Christopher, -1669. The principles of practical mvsick delivered in a compendious, easie, and new method: for the instruction of beginners, either in singing or playing upon instruments. To which are added, some short and easie ayres designed for learners. [London: Printed by W. Godbid for H. Brome, M.DC.LXV, 1665] Image. https://www.loc.gov/item/38004302/.

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Simpson, C. (1665) The principles of practical mvsick delivered in a compendious, easie, and new method: for the instruction of beginners, either in singing or playing upon instruments. To which are added, some short and easie ayres designed for learners. [London: Printed by W. Godbid for H. Brome, M.DC.LXV] [Image] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/38004302/.

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Simpson, Christopher, -1669. The principles of practical mvsick delivered in a compendious, easie, and new method: for the instruction of beginners, either in singing or playing upon instruments. To which are added, some short and easie ayres designed for learners. [London: Printed by W. Godbid for H. Brome, M.DC.LXV, 1665] Image. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/38004302/>.