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JSS0243	Gladstane [Gladstone]	This lively reel shows many of the devices Skinner used in his reels which makes it recognizably his composition. He often tends to repeat the pattern of the first two bars over the next six. The second eight bars often have a descending pattern which is usually repeated. You can listen to Skinner playing it by clicking on the audio link below (cd117d).
JSS0244	Advert for Mackenzie Hay and The Spey in a Spate	Skinner wrote out a manuscript copy of his reel Gladstone on the other side of this advert, attached a lable to it, and sent it in the post to his pupil, James McPherson of Kirriemuir, Angus. Typical of Skinner, this advert promotes his own music! He was never one to lose an opportunity to promote himself and his music.
JSS0245	Label attached to Gladstone	This label was attached with string to the manuscript music of Gladstone, and sent through the post to James MacPherson in Kirriemuir. 'Dear Jim Send over Violin. I am rather poorly & at home all this week. Learn off this great reel - Love all - J Scott Skinner
JSS0246	Addressed label attached to Gladstone	Stamped label attached with string to the manuscript reel Gladstone and send through the post to: Mr James McPherson 8 James Street Kirriemuir. Skinner often attached a stamp directly to manuscript music and send it through the post - without an envelope.
JSS0247	Note to James MacPherson from James Scott Skinner	Note to James MacPherson, Kirriemuir from James Scott Skinner: 'Kirrie 17 July 1916 Dear Mr McPherson. Mr Butt might let you hear the Gordon Highlanders this evening if the Dr [Walford Bodie?] would also come along, say about 8 Thine Aye J. Scott Skinner'
JSS0248	The Fallen Chief (Lament)	This lament has been hurriedly copied out on the back of a letter Skinner sent to his pupil, James McPherson of Kirriemuir. He has sketched in a very simple harmony underneath the lines of music. He tells McPherson to 'Repeat an octave lower get into the depths of passion'. He intended the music to represent a bagpipe lament, referring to the drones on the right hand side of the page.
JSS0249	Glengrant	Although Skinner has written on this 'special copy for The Laird o Thrums', and describes it as being one of his very best compositions, he has not written out the music. You can listen to Skinner's recording by clicking on the audio link below (cd114a).
JSS0250	The Laird o' Thrums Recovery	Skinner dedicated this march to A McPherson, whom he called 'The Laird O' Thrums'. Thrums was the local name for Kirriemuir, made famous by J M Barrie's novel, 'A Window in Thrums'. Skinner writes: The Neuk, Monikie 4 April - Dear Laird, Here's your Recovery for 'The Cairngorm'. Only copy - please get one and return it to me keeping the above. 'The Cairngorm' refers to Skinners series of sheet music publications. (See JSS0236, JSS0774.)
JSS0251	Annie Lawrie	An example of Skinner's teaching material. Annie Lawrie is fingered, and slurs, bowing and dynamics are marked. 'This popular air may be played on the D. A & E strings then you have it in various Keys - D, A & E. S.S.'
JSS0252	Page 1 of 2, May Blossom	Skinner scored this waltz for 2 violins, piano and cello, although he has only completed the first line. It was clearly meant as a teaching piece - note how the melody notes have been carefully fingered. He writes: The above strain may be played all on the E string or chiefly 8va' [an octave higher].

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