Willie Blair. 'The Queen's Fiddler', p 1 of 3
| ID | JSS0498 |
| Title | Willie Blair. 'The Queen's Fiddler', p 1 of 3 |
| Document Reference | Hend inst Mur f |
| Format | 250 x 310 mm |
| Medium | printed page |
| Item Type | Book |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Fiddle, Queen Victoria |
| Item Description | Page 1 of 3 of Alexander Murdoch's (see JSS0497) essay on Willie Blair, fiddler to Queen Victoria (see JSS0038). Blair (1794-1884) was born in Crathie, near what would become Balmoral Castle, the Highland retreat of the Queen and Prince Albert. Taught by his father, Blair was known for the 'enthusiasm' and 'force' of his playing, always keeping time with his right foot ('chappin' wi' my richt fit'). |
| Creator | Alexander G Murdoch |
| Editor | Alexander G Murdoch |
| Publisher | John Blockley, 3 Argyll Street, Regent Street, London |
| Time Period | 1880s |
| Associated Dates: Creation | c.1888 |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript | c.1888 |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 1888 |
| Relationships | JSS0497, JSS0499, JSS0500 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | The Fiddle in Scotland, being sketches of 'Scotch Fiddlers' and 'Fiddle Makers' |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
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