Tullochgorum
| ID | JSS0094 |
| Title | Tullochgorum |
| Document Reference | MS2726/85 |
| Format | 245 x 360 mm |
| Medium | pen & ink on music manuscript paper,with handwritten notes |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Music, Scottish Fiddle Music, Strathspey, Tullochgorum |
| Item Description | Manuscript in Skinner's hand of 'Strathspey - Tullochgorum = composer MacPherson (?) / 17th century''. Above the title is: Dorian Mode / Flat 7th. The Corn Bunting. The Dark blue Hill. (sic). Below the music he adds: 'the wee notes (the low Gs, unfingered, or 'open', G strings) in the first strain (section) are the fluttering leaves which vibrate in sympathy.' At bottom right is: Var(iation)s over(page)'. This is the main tune as printed in the Harp and Claymore. There, it is described as an Old "Strathspey Reel." Skinner gives no composer, but writes: First printed in (Robert) Bremner's Collection, 1737. |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period | 1890's - 1900's |
| Relationships | JSS0095, JSS0096 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
Historic Collections · Kings
College · Old Aberdeen · AB24 3SW
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