The High Level
| ID | JSS0619 |
| Title | The High Level |
| Document Reference | MS3088 |
| Format | 238 x 300 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten music on lined sheet |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Hornpipe |
| Item Description | Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of the first tune on page 136 in Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. The High Level hornpipe was written by 'Jamie [James] Hill', best-known for this type composition. He was probably born in Dundee, but spent most of his life in Gateshead, by Newcastle-on-Tyne. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Click on the audio link to hear Skinner playing it. |
| Creator | Hill |
| Creator Manuscript | Gavin Greig |
| Time Period | 1800 - 1900's |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript | c.1900 |
| Related Images | MS2726 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore (Argo) |
| 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 cd121a |
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