The Diamond
| ID | JSS0202 |
| Title | The Diamond |
| Document Reference | MS2726/203 |
| Format | 218 x 244 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten manuscript on music manuscript paper with notes |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Music, Scottish, Violin, Hornpipe |
| Item Description | Manuscript in Skinner's hand of 'The Diamond' hornpipe. Under the tune he writes: The Cross bowing is very effective in Hornpipes. The compiler has adapted this Reel as a Hornpipe [-] Some slight departure has been made, but not with the feature notes, all players give their own renderings [-] this is a necessity if the character is to be perpetuated [-] wild flowers grow best by the way side. Looking at Skinner's hornpipes you can see that he was meticulous about inserting bowing. |
| Creator | James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period | 1890-1900's |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
Historic Collections · Kings
College · Old Aberdeen · AB24 3SW
Tel:(0)44 1224 274312 · E-mail: scottskinner@abdn.ac.uk
