A compendium: or, Introduction to practical musick. In five parts. Teaching. 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 cannon [1714]. This item is unavailable.
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Language: English. Approximately 168 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1714. Text in English. This comprehensive work by Christopher Simpson provides a systematic introduction to practical music, covering essential topics such as the rudiments of song, principles of composition, the use of discords, figurate descant, and the contrivance of canons. It is a valuable resource for musicians and scholars interested in historical music theory and pedagogy. Book images are non-contractual.
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- Title
- A compendium: or, Introduction to practical musick. In five parts. Teaching. 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 cannon [1714]
- Author
- Simpson, Christopher
- Publisher
- Recreasoft, Paris
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Softcover
- Edition
- Reprint.