Microfilm of music manuscripts, 1590-1793. Reel 8., [Circa 1630]-18th century.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Song book, [circa 1630], belonging at one time to Robert Ker of Ferniehurst (later 4th Lord Jedburgh) (MS.5448);
Book of dance tunes, [circa 1765], chiefly arranged for the English guitar or the cittern (MS.5449);
Sixty-six pieces, [circa 1680], for violin (two in two parts), chiefly dances, with a further seven pieces in tablature (apparently for a three-stringed instrument) (MS.5777);
'Lessones for ye Violin', a collection of twenty-eight pieces, [circa 1680], for violin, including dances, marches, a set of variations, and Scots airs (MS.5778);
'Recueil de Vaudevilles Gaillards’, a collection of French songs, with music, 18th century. (MSS.5779A-5779C);
'Solfeggi del Sig[nor]e Gius[epp]e St Martini': singing exercises, 18th century (MS.5780);
Music book, [circa 1814], containing dances, songs, and hymns, in various hands. (MS.5781);
Twenty songs and choruses, 1733-1749, of George Frideric Handel, composer. (MS.6301 [BH.Add.48]).
Dates
- Creation: [Circa 1630]-18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Copying restrictions may apply.
Extent
1 Reels
Existence and Location of Originals
MSS.5448-5449, 5777-5781, 6301.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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