Skene Manuscript: a collection of 117 pieces in tablature for the mandora, apparently compiled by John Skene (? of Hallyards, Midlothian, died 1644).
Scope and Contents
John Skene`s name appears on pages 1, 45, and 189. The manuscript is divided into eight numbered sections of which two are preceded by directions for tuning the mandora (section III) and the lute (section VII). The music is mainly Scottish, but included are `What if a day` by Thomas Campion (pages 113-114), and `Hunters Carrier` by William Basse (pages 131-132), as well as tunes from several Jacobean masques.
Dates
- Creation: ?1615-?1635.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (252 pages. Small oblong quarto.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Paper.
Custodial History
Bequeathed to the Advocates` Library in 1818 by Miss Elizabeth Skene of Curriehill and Hallyards, great-great granddaughter of John Skene of Hallyards.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilms available:
Mf.Sec.MSS.231;
Mf.Sec.MSS.501.
Bibliography
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 11 12 2013
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk