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Title page, A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd or Highland Bagpipe Music

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Title page, A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd or Highland Bagpipe Music
ID JSS0549
Title Title page, A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd or Highland Bagpipe Music
Document Reference Hend inst Gle c
Format 256 x 348 mm
Medium Printed page
Item Type Printed Collection
Subject Scottish Music, Bagpipe Music, Pibroch
Item Description Piobaireachd [pibroch] are the most complex of all bagpipe music, with a main theme (urlar) followed by difficult and exacting variations. This important collection was collected, arranged, and published by David Glen, of a prominent family firm of Edinburgh bagpipe makers, in 1880. The piper's Highland dress gives a good idea of the costume (including a large sporran, and a bulky plaid) which may have been worn when playing in piping competitions.
Creator David Glen
Editor David Glen
Arranger David Glen
Publisher David Glen, Bagpipe Maker, 8 Greenside Place, Edinburgh
Time Period 1850-1880
Associated Dates: Publication 1880
Relationships JSS0550, JSS0551
Location University of Aberdeen
Collection Name A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd or Highland Bagpipe Music
Copyright http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright

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