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A plaine and easie introduction to practicall musicke : set down in forme of a dialogue devided into three parts, the first teacheth to sing with all things necessary for the knowledge of pricktsong.

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Alternative titleA plaine and easie introduction to practicall musicke : set down in forme of a dialogue devided into three parts, the first teacheth to sing with all things necessary for the knowledge of pricktsong. The second treateth of descante and to sing two parts in one upon a plainsong or ground, with other things necessary for a descanter. The third and last part entreateth of composition of three, four, five or more parts ... A plaine and easie introduction to practicall musicke, set down in forme ce a dialogue, devided into three partes, the first teacheth to sing with all things necessary for the knowledge of prickt-song. The second treateth of descante and to sing two parts in one upon a plainsong or ground, with other things necessary for a descanter. The third and last part entreateth of composition of three, foure, five or more parts with many profitable rules to that effect. With new songs of 2, 3, 4, and 5 partsCreatorMorley, Thomas, 1557-1603?Date1597Description

A plaine and easie introduction to practicall musicke is considered to be one of the most important books that helps us understand how Renaissance music was performed.

The book is divided into three parts: the first about singing, the second, for playing melody above a moving bass (a descanter), and the third with composition.

Publisher London : Imprinted at London by Peter ShortLanguageengSubjectMusic theory -- 16th century -- Early works to 1800Related time period16th centuryTypeBookIdentifierOCLC : (OCoLC)221339082File formatapplication/pdfCall numberSTC 18133Contact us

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A plaine and easie introduction to practicall musicke : set down in forme of a dialogue devided into three parts, the first teacheth to sing with all things necessary for the knowledge of pricktsong.