John Playford
Born: 1623, Norwich, England
Died: December 1686, London, England
Nationality: English
John Playford was a London bookseller, publisher, minor composer and member of the Stationers' Company. He published books on music theory, instruction books for several instruments and psalters with tunes for singing in churches. He is perhaps best known today for his publication of The English Dancing Master in 1651.
Under the Commonwealth (1649–60), and for part of Charles II's reign, Playford almost monopolised the business of music publishing in England. His shop was the meeting-place of musical enthusiasts.
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- A health to Betty (2)
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- A Wassail Tune (2)
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- All in a garden green (2)
- An Italian Rant (3)
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