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The division-violist: or An introduction to the playing upon a ground: : divided into two parts. The first, directing the hand, with other preparative instructions. The second, laying open the manner and method of playing ex-tempore, or composing division to a ground. To which, are added some divisions made upon grounds for the practice of learners

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1659.
Call number: 13565
Creator: Simpson, Christopher (-1669)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (folio)
Associated people: Faithorne, William, (1616-1691.)
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