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A brief introduction to the skill of musick

in three books. The first: the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut and other principles thereof. The second: instructions for the bass-viol, and also for the treble-violin: with lessons for beginners. By John Playford. The third: the art of descant, or composing musick in parts

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Psal. I.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Psal. I.

The man is blest that hath not bent to wicked read his ear:
Nor led his life as sinners do, nor sate in scorners Chair.
But in the Law of God the Lord doth set his whole delight:
And in that law doth exercise himself both day and night.