John Playford
London bookseller and publisher (1623-1686) · Musicians · Died at 63
John Playford (1623-1686) 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.
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About this person
He is perhaps best known today for his publication of The English Dancing Master in 1651.
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1623 to 1686 · aged 63
