Microfilm of music manuscripts, 1590-1793. Reel 3., Late 17th century-late 18th century.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Music book of M Carter, containing the words and melodies (occasionally with bass) of songs from late 17th- and early 18th-century operas (Adv.MS.23.1.20)
Music book, late 17th century-early 18th century, of George Chalmers containing catches (mostly for three voices) and songs (Adv.MS.81.9.12);
Music book, [circa 1715], of John Skene (Adv.MS.5.2.21);
Music for flute, late 18th century (Adv.MS.5.2.22);
Music, ?2nd quarter of 18th century, for keyboard: short dance pieces, some Scottish, by composers including Handel and Arne (Adv.MS.5.2.23);
Music for violin and spinet, mid 18th century (Adv.MS.5.2.24);
Music for violin and spinet, late 18th century(Adv.MS.5.2.25).
Dates
- Creation: Late 17th century-late 18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Copying restrictions may apply.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Existence and Location of Originals
Adv.MSS.23.1.20, 81.9.12, 5.2.21-5.2.25.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk