ID |
JSS0031 |
Title |
J.O Forbes of Corse, verso |
Document Reference |
MS2726/14 |
Format |
257 x 168 mm |
Medium |
Handwritten, ink on paper, pasted onto card |
Item Type |
Manuscript |
Subject |
Scottish Music, note, |
Item Description |
The Note, written by Skinner, reads: 'The above is the original Key. The Founder of the present style of Strathspey playing, the best all round player & composer of his day, his left hand was as accurate as a machine. Composer of 'The Pride a' the Dee' Valse, 'The Dean Brig' was revised by him, but it is not his composition. It was composed by Archie Allan, & named 'Mrs Gray of Carse'. The Rev. Mr Tough, Kinnord got hold of a copy & gave it to Davie, Aberdeen who published it as 'The Dean Brig' & gave the Minister a present o' the tune! C. Middleton Keith, then gave it in his books as Peter Milnes, unintentionally no doubt - but the Ministers & Peters names were ultimately withdrawn.' |
Creator |
James Scott Skinner |
Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
Time Period |
c. 1900 - 1903 |
Associated Dates: Creation |
c. 1900 |
Associated Dates: Manuscript |
c. 1900 |
Related Images |
MS2726/14 |
Relationships |
JSS0030 |
Location |
University of Aberdeen |
Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |