Music books.
Found in 164 Collections and/or Records:
Music books belonging to a member, or members, of the family of James Sanderson., 1856-1864.
The music books contain settings of songs in English (including a few Jacobite airs) and several other languages, and were composed at various times between September 1856, when the family were at Ootacamund, and December 1864, after their return, or move, to Edinburgh.
Several of the song writers and composers are identified.
Music books containing fiddle music written by William McKinley., [?1830-?1840.]
Many additional tunes are written in a later hand on strips of paper tipped or pasted in each volume throughout, and on other strips of papers loosely enclosed, which have been transferred to MS.22141. Pencil notes are written throughout each volume in a hand similar to that in which the additional tunes are written.
Music books containing music apparently for fife., 1813.
The music is almost the same in each volume. It would appear from annotations in MS.21742 that the music was played by the Morvern Company of the 42nd Regiment (the Black Watch).
Music books of Isobel V S Dunlop., 1916-1974, undated.
Includes music scores, correspondence and papers concerning the Saltire Society and Saltire Music Group.
Music books of John Davidson containing parts of an arrangement for string quartet of the overture and other pieces from J F Lampe's burlesque opera 'The Dragon of Wantley', first produced in 1737; and arrangements of Davidson’s Sonata Number 8 for violin and piano, and of pieces by Mozart and Weber., [?1910.]
The music is undated but may have been written about 1910.
Music books of John Davidson containing parts of arrangements for string quartet of Davidson's own compositions originally for other combinations of instruments, of operatic and other pieces by various composers, and of some songs., [?1871-?1926.]
Music books, undated, containing simple arrangements chiefly for piano, probably by Evelyn Stewart-Murray., Late 19th century-early 20th century.
Music manuscript sketch-book containing sketches possibly for a work on Mary Queen of Scots., Mid 20th century.
The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.
Music manuscript sketch-book of Ronald Center containing on the versos of the leaves sketches of the 'Dies irae' from the Requiem, with drafts of other pieces., Mid 20th century.
As well as the 'Dies Irae' (folio 1 verso; cf. MS.22173, folio 100 for the final version), there is also what appears to be a draft of a fugue in F minor, 4/4, for piano solo (folio 1); ‘Air’ (folio 8; cf. MS.22171, folio 1 for the final version) and ‘Cradle song’ (folio 10; cf. MS.22173, folio 119 for the final version).
Music manuscript sketch-book of Ronald Center containing sketches of portions of the 'Dies Irae', 'Agnus Dei' and 'Sanctus' from the Requiem, with what may be some piano sketches possibly for a work on Mary Queen of Scots., Mid 20th century.
The contents are as follows:
(i) Sketches from the Requiem (folio 1; cf. MS.22173, folio 100 for the final version);
(ii) Piano sketches possibly for a work on Mary Queen of Scots (folio 7; cf. MSS.22191-22192).
Music manuscript sketch-book, undated, of Ronald Center containing sketches for a work on Mary Queen of Scots, sketches for a string quartet and the first movement of a Sinfonia da Camera., [?1973.]
The contents are as follows:
(i) Sketches for a work on Mary Queen of Scots (folios 1, 7-9; cf. MS.22189, folio 7 and MS.22192);
(ii) Sketches for a string quartet (folio 1 verso)
(iii) The first movement of a Sinfonia da Camera (folio 5).
All are undated, but may belong to the last year of Ronald Center's life.
A leaf has been torn out before folio 1.
Music of John Blow, Henry Purcell, Joseph Hart, and others., Late 17th century-early 18th century.
Music of John Davidson chiefly for string quartet., [?1871-?1926.]
Musical compositions of Ronald Center., Mid 20th century-[?1973], undated
The musical compositions consist of final versions (MSS.22171-22186), and sketches, drafts and fragments (MSS.22187-22193). The other papers consist largely of press cuttings.
Musical manuscripts from the library at Newbattle Abbey., Circa 1680-1864.
The collection consists of manuscripts on a wide variety of subjects, many copied from manuscript or printed works, and chiefly dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Among them are some account-books, diaries, and other manuscripts of family interest (including a few concerning the 2nd Earl of Buckinghamshire, father of the 6th Marchioness of Lothian), but very few letters.
Notebooks and journals of the family of Borthwick of Crookston., 17th century-1900, undated.
'Old airs, collected and written down by George Riddell. Begun in 1903’., 1903.
108 airs, with many of which the words of one verse are given. To some, George Riddell has added a note stating where he obtained the melody.
'Old airs, collected and written down by George Riddell. Begun in 1903, book I', containing airs 1-84., 1903.
108 airs, with many of which the words of one verse are given. To some, George Riddell has added a note stating where he obtained the melody.
'Old airs, collected and written down by George Riddell. Begun in 1903, book II', containing airs 85-108., 1903.
108 airs, with many of which the words of one verse are given. To some, George Riddell has added a note stating where he obtained the melody.
Parts of music books containing piobaireachd tunes., Late 19th century.
Photocopy of a music book of Adam Miren, dancing master, Dufftown, containing dance tunes in simple treble notation., 1st half of 19th century.
Adam Miren's name is recorded on folio 1.
Photocopy of a music book of Elizabeth Hickton, Rothes, containing dances and a few hymn tunes., 1st half of 19th century.
Elizabeth Hickton's name is recorded on folio 3.
Photocopy of a music book of Miss Bessie Innes, Boghall, Auchindown, containing Scottish and a few north of England dance tunes, and songs, apparently added in another hand., [1837, or after-?1849.]
The owner is recorded on folio 1.
The book appears to have been begun no earlier than 1837 (folio 2).
Photocopy of an unidentified music book containing dance tunes., 1st half of 19th century.
Most of the music books are of unknown ownership but all may be of northern Scottish provenance. They are all undated but appear to belong to the first half of the nineteenth century.
Photocopy of an unidentified music book containing dance tunes., 1st half of 19th century.
Most of the music books are of unknown ownership but all may be of northern Scottish provenance. They are all undated but appear to belong to the first half of the nineteenth century.