Canntaireachd. Tablature (Musical notations).
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Canntaireachd applied strictly refers to chanting as a representation of classical Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe music, piobaireachd, but the term is also applied loosely to the written representation of such chanting. The written form uses the indigenous notational system brought to its developed state by Colin Mór Campbell of Nether Lorn, in Argyll, at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. An example of written canntaireachd is as follows: 'Hindarid hindarid hiodarid hodarid hodarid hindarid'.
Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:
‘Canntaireachd: articulate music’ by John Francis Campbell (Glasgow, 1880), with manuscript notes by Alexander K Cameron., 1880.
File
Identifier: MS.9614
Copies of piobaireachd in staff notation (with some canntaireachd) by Simon Fraser., 1928.
Item
Identifier: MS.9617
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 9-18., 1922-1939, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22099
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1922-1939, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
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Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 29-37., 1911-1951, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22101
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1951, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 38-47., 1925-1957, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22102
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1925-1957, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 55-64., 1911-1938, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22104
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1938, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 65-74., 1911-1958, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22105
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1958, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 87-104., 1909-1957, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22107
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1909-1957, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 105-122., 1903-1958, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22108
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1903-1958, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 123-134., 1911-1958, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22109
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1958, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 135-147., 1911-1952, 1963, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22110
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1952, 1963, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 148-161., 1910-1949, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22111
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1910-1949, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 162-184., 1892, 1911-1958, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22112
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1892, 1911-1958, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 185-200., 1911-1958, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22113
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1958, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 201-218., 1910-1958, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22114
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1910-1958, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 219-241., 1911-1958, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22115
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1958, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 242-262., 1911-1939, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22116
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1911-1939, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, numbers 263-290., 1910-1940, undated.
File
Identifier: MS.22117
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Archibald Campbell, who entered the Indian Civil Service and retired as Judge of the High Court of Lahore, was the youngest son of John Campbell of Kilberry, and Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society. The material is arranged tune by tune, approximately in the order of appearance in ‘Ceol mor’ by C S Thomason, and consists of copies of the text of each piobaireachd from all authoritative sources, both printed (including some proof sheets) and manuscript....
Dates:
1910-1940, undated.
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Kilberry book of piobaireachd: papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Microfilm of Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus, numbers 148-184., [?1892-?1958.]
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.952
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, numbers 148-161, [?1910-?1949] (MS.22111);
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, numbers 162-184, [?1892-?1958] (MS.22112).
Dates:
[?1892-?1958.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Microfilm of Kilberry book of piobaireachd. Papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus, numbers 148-290.
Microfilm of Kilberry book of piobaireachd, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus, numbers 185-290., [?1910-?1958.]
Item
Identifier: Mf.Sec.MSS.951
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Kilberry book of piobaireachd, numbers 185-200, [?1911-?1958] (MS.22113), 122 frames;Kilberry book of piobaireachd, numbers 201-218, [?1910-?1958] (MS.22114), 112 frames;Kilberry book of piobaireachd, numbers 219-241, [?1911-?1958] (MS.22445), 89 frames;Kilberry book of piobaireachd, numbers 242-262, [?1911-?1939] (MS.22116), 80 frames;Kilberry book of piobaireachd, numbers 263-290, [?1910-?1940] (MS.22117), 172...
Dates:
[?1910-?1958.]
Found in:
National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
/
Microfilm of Kilberry book of piobaireachd. Papers concerning piobaireachd, being the results of researches into the history of piobaireachd, the quality of the texts available, and problems of performance, compiled by Archibald Campbell, with the assistance of Colonel John P Grant of Rothiemurchus, numbers 148-290.
Nether Lorn, or Campbell, Canntaireachd., 1797, [1814, or after].
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.3714-3715
Dates:
1797, [1814, or after].
Transcript of Angus Mackay's 'Specimens of Canntaireachd', of about 1853, and a note, dated 1950, by Archibald Campbell, on points arising from a study of the Nether Lorn and Mackay manuscripts., Circa 1853, 1950.
File
Identifier: MS.3716
Scope and Contents
The transcript was made by John Bartholomew, father of the depositor.The note relates to (1) the authorship of the Nether Lorn Canntaireachd, which is generally ascribed to Colin Campbell of Ardmaddy, (2) the question whether the volume of canntaireachd that belonged to Sir John MacGregor Murray at the beginning of the nineteenth century and has now been lost sight of was part of the Nether Lorn Canntaireachd, (3) the relationship of Angus Mackay's version of four tunes in his...
Dates:
Circa 1853, 1950.
Typescript 'Account of the Campbells of Nether Lorn and their system of Canntaireachd', undated., ?Late 19th century-early 20th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.2260
Dates:
?Late 19th century-early 20th century.
Typescript copy of the Nether Lorn, or Campbell, Canntaireachd., 1797-[1814, or after].
File
Identifier: MS.2259
Scope and Contents
The copy was made along with other copies at the instance of John Bartholomew, who was then the owner of the original. It was carefully checked and corrections made by Bartholomew and Colonel J P Grant of Rothiemurchus.
Dates:
1797-[1814, or after].