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John Playford

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London bookseller and publisher (1623-1686)

MusiciansLived 1623 to 1686 · aged 63
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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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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. He is perhaps best known today for his publication of The English Dancing Master in 1651.

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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1623 to 1686 · aged 63
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