| ID |
JSS0097 |
| Title |
The Marquis of Huntly's Farewell |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/87 |
| Format |
247 x 295 mm |
| Medium |
pen & ink on music manuscript paper,with handwritten notes |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Music, Scottish Violin Music, Huntly |
| Item Description |
Skinner's note reads: The three successive identical notes in the original (1st bar of 1st [line?]) is now considered obsolete.' He writes two short music examples: the 'obsolete' rhythm [two semi-quavers, quaver, on the fifth] has changed to a semi-quaver on the third, and a dotted quaver on the fifth. 'We are progressing?', he asks. Below is '+ 1st Prize - as played by Scott Skinner at Inverness Violin Contest Sept. 1863 -'. Then, another music example: 'here is a more florid refrain:- .' Click below to listen to Skinner playing this. |
| Creator |
William Marshall |
| Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period |
1890's - 1900's |
| Associated Dates: Publication |
1904 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio |
Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd115b |
