| ID |
JSS0094 |
| Title |
Tullochgorum |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/85 |
| Format |
245 x 360 mm |
| Medium |
pen & ink on music manuscript paper,with handwritten notes |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Music, Scottish Fiddle Music, Strathspey, Tullochgorum |
| Item Description |
Manuscript in Skinner's hand of 'Strathspey - Tullochgorum = composer MacPherson (?) / 17th century''. Above the title is: Dorian Mode / Flat 7th. The Corn Bunting. The Dark blue Hill. (sic). Below the music he adds: 'the wee notes (the low Gs, unfingered, or 'open', G strings) in the first strain (section) are the fluttering leaves which vibrate in sympathy.' At bottom right is: Var(iation)s over(page)'. This is the main tune as printed in the Harp and Claymore. There, it is described as an Old "Strathspey Reel." Skinner gives no composer, but writes: First printed in (Robert) Bremner's Collection, 1737. |
| Creator |
Unknown |
| Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period |
1890's - 1900's |
| Relationships |
JSS0095, JSS0096 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
