Books

 

As well as producing sheet music, Ancient Groove Music publishes books on music and literature written by musicians.

Ancient Groove Music is proud to announce the publication of a complete edition of A Plain and Easie Introduction to Practical Musicke by Thomas Morley. Published in 1597 by one of England's greatest Tudor composers, it was the first book to be written in English on the subject of music. Price £40.00.

John Redford, organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, wrote a morality play, c.1540, for the choristers to perform in front of Henry VIII. The Play of Wit and Science. is available online as a PDF to be freely downloaded, and can also be purchased from us as a printed book.

In Praise of Music: A highly interesting book, published anonymously in 1586, detailing the history, mythology, virtue, and necessity of music, particularly exploring arguments in favour of having music as part of church services. Edited into modern English by Ben Byram-Wigfield. Available online as a PDF to be freely downloaded, and can also be purchased as a printed book.