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A60252 The division-violist, or, An introduction to the playing upon a grovnd 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 grovnd : to which, are added some divisions made upon grounds for the practice of learners / by Chr. Simpson. Simpson, Christopher, d. 1669. 1659 (1659) Wing S3813; ESTC R184176 37,232 78

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