Music books.
Found in 164 Collections and/or Records:
Music book of John Knox (possibly the son of the compiler of MS.21717), compiled May 1776-February 1778, and consisting almost entirely of Scottish tunes set for the fiddle., [Circa 1776.]
Music book of Lady Jean Campbell., [Circa 1640.]
Music book of Leonora M H Grant containing highland dance tunes., 1842.
Music book of Leonora M H Grant containing songs arranged for voice and keyboard, and a few other pieces., 1842.
The music book is inscribed (folio i) 'Leonora M H Grant from James Thomason. Calcutta. 1842'.
Music book of Lieutenant Tapp of HMS San Josef., 1805.
The music book is a more professional compilation than some, and it is possible that Lieutenant Tapp composed a few of the tunes himself (for example “San Josef's Jig” folio 10 verso).
Music book of Robert Kelsall, consisting of over 500 songs, and settings for fiddle, of a broad range of music., [Circa 1735-circa 1747.]
The music book includes traditional material both English and Scottish, the works of Purcell, Pepusch, and Corelli, and those of slightly later composers such as Handel, Vivaldi, and McGibbon.
Robert Kelsall was apparently interested in trumpet music, for the volume contains numerous trumpet minuets, and a transcript of 'Trumpet tune' by Nicola Matteis.
Music book of Robert Moir containing psalms, hymns in four-part harmony, songs and exercises, copied from printed sources published between 1853 and 1861., 1853-1861.
Leaves have been cut out after folio 2, and folio 3 has been mutilated. Folios 10 and 12, which contain additional verses, are tipped in.
Music book of Rose Ethel Bassin, containing chiefly Gaelic music., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.
The notebook includes the following. Extract (folio 1 recto) from introduction to ‘The Psalmody of the Free Church of Scotland’, with ‘French’, as sung in Ross-shire (folio 2 recto) and in Sutherland and Caithness (folio 2 verso); “O hao o hao ‘s mi fo mhìghean” as heard in South Uist, 1946 (folio 5 verso); ‘Urnuigh fheasgair’ (folio 6 verso); “Òran do’n Urramach Calum MacLeòid” (folio 8 recto).
Music book of Rose Ethel Bassin, containing folk music from South America and Switzerland., 1952.
Music book of Rose Ethel Bassin containing French (-Canadian) folk music., 1933-1936.
Music book of Rose Ethel Bassin, containing Gaelic words and music, written while in Barra and Lewis., July 1926.
The notebook contains the following. “Mo thasdan bòidheach” (folio 1 verso); ‘Chunnaic mi na gruagaichean’ (folio 2 verso); ‘Ba ba ba mo leanabh’ (folio 3 verso); ‘Uisdean Friseal’ (folio 4 verso), etc.
Music book of Rose Ethel Bassin, containing Russian music., 1932-1933.
Music book of Rose Ethel Bassin, containing the Gaelic song ‘Mo bhalachan’, learned from Annie Johnston, Barra., 1926.
Music book of the daughters of James Douglas containing songs and dances from various countries., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
The music book contains a contents list at folio i and a note referring to a newspaper report dated 1852 at folio iv. There are references to a Mrs P Douglas at folios 1, 27 verso, and 50 verso. A leaf from another source watermarked 1811 is bound in at folio 56.
Music book of the daughters of James Douglas containing songs from various countries and some hymns., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.
The music book is apparently lacking both covers.
Compositions by Mary Douglas are at folios 5-6 verso and by James Douglas of Cavers at folio 19.
Music book of William A Morren, Lochee, including many tunes by James Scott Skinner, and three set for bagpipe., 1929.
Music book of William Anderson, Edinburgh., [Circa 1805.]
Music book of William Berry of Tayfield, Writer to the Signet, compiled from 1789., 18th century.
Many of the tunes are taken from the publications of Niel Gow, but a number appear to originate in Fife (including several compositions by the Countess of Balcarres) and some are otherwise unknown. The book at one time belonged to H M Willsher, the musicologist.
Music book of William Fraser, schoolmaster at Frachadale, in the parish of Kilninian, Mull., [Circa 1785.]
The music book contains tunes for the fiddle, many with variations, gathered from the published collections of the day.
On folio 4 verso is a list, April 1785, of the pupils at Frachadale school.
Music book of William Hope, Selkirk, containing about 550 tunes, chiefly Scottish, and including a number arranged for duet., [Circa 1840.]
Music book of William Robertson., 1930.
A scrap album with tunes, chiefly for keyboard, and chiefly from published collections, pasted in. The music is in several hands, some earlier than the album as a whole.
Music book of William Robertson., 1811.
Music book, undated, containing simple arrangements for singing voice and piano, probably by Evelyn Stewart-Murray., Late 19th century-early 20th century.
The music book is mostly blank. It contains two songs, beginning ‘Last night the nightingale woke me’ and “Souvenirs du jeune âge sont graves dans mon Coeur”.
Music book, undated, containing simple arrangements for the piano, probably by Evelyn Stewart-Murray., Late 19th century-early 20th century.
The music book is mostly blank. Contains without titles or texts, the following tunes:
(i) ‘Ealaidh ghaoil’ (folio 1 recto); (ii) “Mo rùn geal dìleas” (folio 1 verso); (iii) ‘Were ye at the Sheriffmuir’ (folio 2 recto).
Music books and sheet music of Isobel V S Dunlop., 1916-1974, undated.
Includes music scores, correspondence and papers concerning the Saltire Society and Saltire Music Group.