Descript |
[15], 192 p. : music, port. |
Edition |
The third editio. |
Note |
Author's name appears after the edition statement. |
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First ed. published as: The principles of practical music. 1655; subsequent editions published as: A compendium of practical musick, and, A compendium or introduction to practical musick, 1667-1775. |
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"Licensed March 15, 1678. Roger L'Estrange"--P. [5]. |
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Reproduction of original in Library of Congress. |
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"Appendix: short and easie ayres designed for learners": p. 145-192. |
Contents |
(from t.p.) 1. The rudiments of song -- 2. The principles of composition -- 3. The use of discords -- 4. The form of figurate descant -- 5. The contrivance of canon. |
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