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A New 2nd and Powerful strain to Thrums Cairn

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A New 2nd & Powerful strain to Thrums Cairn
ID JSS0241
Title A New 2nd & Powerful strain to Thrums Cairn
Document Reference x/257/1o
Format 249 x 323 mm
Medium Handwritten music and note on music manuscript paper
Item Type Manuscript
Subject Scottish Music
Item Description Skinner writes to James McPherson: Dear Jim, Next Edition. I'll run this Var: over the head of the already printed 2nd Strain then, the Piano can take the printed strain & the Violin the Var: over it all small notes, example [he gives an example underneath and then carries on:] this just sets of the Cairn. Notice the powerful up bows. This is a most interesting addition. Reel for Glenlivet or Drumblair. Monikie March 16 1909. You can hear Skinner playing the Thrums Cairn by clickin on the audio link below (cd23c).
Creator James Scott Skinner
Creator Manuscript James Scott Skinner
Time Period 1900s
Associated Dates: Creation March 16 1909
Associated Dates: Manuscript March 16 1909
Relationships JSS0232
Location Angus Archives
Collection Name James Macpherson
Copyright copyright_angus.shtml
Audio Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd203c

 

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