| ID |
JSS0554 |
| Title |
Watson's Scots Measure |
| Document Reference |
Hend inst McGi c |
| Format |
256 x 348 mm |
| Medium |
Handwritten music on lined sheet |
| Item Type |
Printed Collection |
| Subject |
Scottish Music, William McGibbon |
| Item Description |
From William McGibbon's (see JSS0552) Third Collection (1755). The tune is traditional, known as 'An ye were dead, gudeman', and 'John Highlandman'. Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) used it for his song 'There was a lad born in Kyle'. |
| Creator |
William McGibbon |
| Editor |
William McGibbon |
| Arranger |
William McGibbon |
| Time Period |
18th century |
| Relationships |
JSS0552, JSS0553 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
A collection of Scots tunes: some with variations for a violin, hautboy or... |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
