| ID |
JSS0081 |
| Title |
The Laird o' Drumblair |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/75 |
| Format |
242 x 302 mm |
| Medium |
pen & ink on music manuscript paper,with handwritten notes |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Music, Scottish Fiddle Music, Strathspey, Reel, Drumblair |
| Item Description |
The 'Laird of Drumblair' was William McHardy, one of Skinner's benefactors. He made more than £100,000 from engineering work in South Africa, before returning to live at Drumblair House, Forgue, by Huntly, Aberdeenshire. This excellent strathspey, with its 'spiccato' (off-the-string) bowing is still popular as it was when Skinner wrote: 'Several players have won medals with this tune'. He adds that: By tuning the 3rd string to E, and the 4th to A - the above tune may be played 'Scordatura' fashion - an old style of tuning the violin. Tempo - strathspey - 20 seconds. Reel - 15 seconds. The reel he refers to is Angus Campbell (JSS0082). |
| Creator |
James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period |
1890's-1900's |
| Related Images |
MS2726/76 |
| Relationships |
JSS0082 |
| 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 cd117c |
