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Page 1 of 3, The Valley of Silence
JSS0583
Page 1 of 3, The Valley of Silence Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 8 (and part of the printed page 9) of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Afterwards, the publishers returned the draft copy to Greig. Compare this page to the earlier copy at JSS0025. Click on the audio link to hear Skinner playing it.
Page 2 of 3, The Valley of Silence
JSS0584
Page 2 of 3, The Valley of Silence Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 9 of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Compare this page with the next page, JSS0585 and an earlier version at JSS0025. Click on the audio link below to hear Skinner playing The Valley of Silence.
Page 3 of 3, The Valley of Silence
JSS0585
Page 3 of 3, The Valley of Silence Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of an unused version of second section (page 9) of The Valley of Silence (JSS0583, JSS0584) in Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Afterwards, the publishers returned the draft copy to Greig. Compare with the earlier copy at JSS0025. Listen to Skinner playing The Valley of Silence by clicking on the audio link below.
The Dean Brig o' Edinburgh
JSS0586
The Dean Brig o' Edinburgh Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 20 of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. For earlier versions see JSS0035 and JSS0036. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig.
Madame de Lenglee
JSS0587
Madame de Lenglee Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 28 of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. To compare it with an earlier version, see JSS0048. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig.
Tullyveolan March
JSS0588
Tullyveolan March Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 13, 'Tullyveolan March' for Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. You'll find an earlier manuscript version at JSS0052. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig.
The Champion March
JSS0589
The Champion March Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 60 of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. Skinner's note at top left reads 'To Engraver. - Make this the first of the Marches.', which he did. See JSS0068 for an earlier manuscript version. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig.
Clan Chattan
JSS0590
Clan Chattan Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of the first tune on page 40 of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. See JSS0072 for an earlier manuscript version. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig. Skinner had planned to add, below the tune, 'When played on the violin the Gs may be made sharp'. The publishers' query, 'Are you sure you wish this in B&F', seems to have changed his mind. Skinner's note did not appear.
The Flap of the Eagle's Wing
JSS0591
The Flap of the Eagle's Wing Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of page 50 of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. You can find an earlier version at JSS0076. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig.
The Fisher's Rant, or Drumnagarry
JSS0592
The Fisher's Rant, or Drumnagarry Manuscript, in Gavin Greig's hand, of the first tune on page 56 of Skinner's Harp and Claymore Collection. For an earlier version, see JSS0101, and a note about the tune at JSS0102. This is the final draft, the copy used by the printers when they set the music for publication. Afterwards, the publishers Bayley and Ferguson (London and Glasgow) returned the draft copy to Greig.

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