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Orpheus Caledonius: or, A collection of Scots songs.
Orpheus Caledonius: or, A collection of Scots songs.
by Thomson, William, fl.1695-1753; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Dedication signed: William Thomson
Topic: Songs, Scottish
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The Caledonian pocket companion : containing fifty of the most favourite Scotch tunes several of them with variations, all set for the German flute
The Caledonian pocket companion : containing fifty of the most favourite Scotch tunes several of them with variations, all set for the German flute
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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The titlepages to books 3-6 read: 'The Caledonian pocket companion containing a favourite collection of Scotch tunes with variations for the German flute or violin by James Oswald. London Printed for the author & sold at his musick shop in St. Martin's Church-Yard in the Strand.'
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The companion to the play-house: or, An historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary, ..
The companion to the play-house: or, An historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary, ..
by Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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No pagination beyond the introduction
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The Jacobite relics of Scotland; being the songs, airs, and legends of the adherents to the House of Stuart
The Jacobite relics of Scotland; being the songs, airs, and legends of the adherents to the House of Stuart
by Hogg, James, the Ettrick Shepherd
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The Edinburgh musical miscellany: a collection of the most approved Scotch, English, and Irish songs, set to music. Selected by D. Sime, Edinburgh. Vol. II
The Edinburgh musical miscellany: a collection of the most approved Scotch, English, and Irish songs, set to music. Selected by D. Sime, Edinburgh. Vol. II
by Sime, D. (David), d. 1807
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Intended as a companion volume to the 'Edinburgh musical miscellany' with music illustration, Edinburgh, 1792
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The Caledonian pocket companion : being a collection of the favourite Scotch tunes for the German flute
The Caledonian pocket companion : being a collection of the favourite Scotch tunes for the German flute
by Stuart, Donald fl. 1783 former owner. StEdNL; Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Vol. 2 containing books 7-12; vol. 1 containing Books 1-6 and published by Straight & Skillern?
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Ancient Scottish ballads, recovered from tradition, and never before published: with notes, historical and explanatory, and an appendix, containing the airs of several of the ballads
Ancient Scottish ballads, recovered from tradition, and never before published: with notes, historical and explanatory, and an appendix, containing the airs of several of the ballads
by Kinloch, George, Sir, 1st
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An introduction to the skill of musick, in three books. : The first contains the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second, instructions and lessons both for the bass-viol and treble-violin. The third, the art of descant, or composing musick in parts: in a more plain and easie method than any heretofore published.
An introduction to the skill of musick, in three books. : The first contains the grounds and rules of musick, according to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof. The second, instructions and lessons both for the bass-viol and treble-violin. The third, the art of descant, or composing musick in parts: in a more plain and easie method than any heretofore published.
by Playford, John, 1623-1686?; Loggan, David, 1635-1700?, engraver
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Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick
Topics: Music, Violin, Viola da gamba, Counterpoint
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Whistle-Binkie, or, The piper of the party, etc
Whistle-Binkie, or, The piper of the party, etc
by Whistle-Binkie
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The songs of Robert Burns : now first printed with the melodies for which they were written : a study in tone-poetry : with bibliography, historical notes and glossary
The songs of Robert Burns : now first printed with the melodies for which they were written : a study in tone-poetry : with bibliography, historical notes and glossary
by Burns, Robert, 1759-1796; Dick, James C. (James Chalmers), 1838-1907
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Includes bibliographies and indexes
Topics: Songs, Scots, Songs, Scots
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The ancient and modern Scots songs, heroic ballads, &c. : Now first collected into one body, from the various miscellanies wherein they formerly lay dispersed. Containing likewise, a great number of original songs, from manuscripts, never before published.
The ancient and modern Scots songs, heroic ballads, &c. : Now first collected into one body, from the various miscellanies wherein they formerly lay dispersed. Containing likewise, a great number of original songs, from manuscripts, never before published.
by Herd, David, 1732-1810; Anderson, Matthew, former owner. NLS
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Edited by David Herd
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Essai sur la Musique ancienne et moderne
Essai sur la Musique ancienne et moderne
by La Borde, Jean B. de; Roussier, Pierre J
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The dancing-master: or, Directions for dancing country dances, with the tunes to each dance, for the treble-violin
The dancing-master: or, Directions for dancing country dances, with the tunes to each dance, for the treble-violin
by Playford, Henry, b. 1657; Playford, John, 1623-1686?. English dancing master
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Includes tunes followed by directions for each dance
Topics: Country-dances, Dance music, Dance, Violin music
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Essai sur la Musique ancienne et moderne
Essai sur la Musique ancienne et moderne
by La Borde, Jean B. de; Roussier, Pierre J
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A collection of the most celebrated songs set to music by several eminent authors, adapted for the guitar
A collection of the most celebrated songs set to music by several eminent authors, adapted for the guitar
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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Twelve English and twelve Irish airs with variations : set for the German flute, violin or harpsichord
Twelve English and twelve Irish airs with variations : set for the German flute, violin or harpsichord
by Thumoth, Burk; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Book 2 of Twelve Scotch and twelve Irish airs?
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A selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin, or German-flute
A selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin, or German-flute
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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[A composite music volume containing different issues of Thomson's octavo] collection of the songs of Burns, Sir Walter Scott ...: united to the select melodies of Scotland, and of Ireland & Wales
[A composite music volume containing different issues of Thomson's octavo] collection of the songs of Burns, Sir Walter Scott ...: united to the select melodies of Scotland, and of Ireland & Wales
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Double pagination of letterpress and engraved music plates
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Bingley's select vocalist : containing songs, glees, duets, &c. by eminent composers
Bingley's select vocalist : containing songs, glees, duets, &c. by eminent composers
by Bingley, James
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Songs etc., mostly for 1-4 voices, with or without accompaniment
Topics: Songs, Glees, catches, rounds, etc
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Ancient and modern Scottish songs, heroic ballads, etc. Collected from memory, tradition, and ancient authors. The second edition. In two volumes. ..
Ancient and modern Scottish songs, heroic ballads, etc. Collected from memory, tradition, and ancient authors. The second edition. In two volumes. ..
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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First published in 1769 as 'Ancient and modern Scots songs'
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An essay to the advancement of musick, : by casting away the perplexity of different cliffs. And uniting all sorts of musick lute, viol, violin, organ, harpsechord, voice, &c. in one universal character.
An essay to the advancement of musick, : by casting away the perplexity of different cliffs. And uniting all sorts of musick lute, viol, violin, organ, harpsechord, voice, &c. in one universal character.
by Salmon, Thomas, 1648-1706; Birchensha, John, fl. 1664-1672; Monteage, Stephen, 18th cent., former owner. StEdNL
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With additional engraved title page
Topic: Musical notation
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Klers' violin repository of dance music : comprising reels, strathspeys, hornpipes, country dances, quadrilles, waltzes &c.
Klers' violin repository of dance music : comprising reels, strathspeys, hornpipes, country dances, quadrilles, waltzes &c.
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Violin solo
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The minstrelsy of Ireland : 200 Irish songs, adapted to their traditional airs
The minstrelsy of Ireland : 200 Irish songs, adapted to their traditional airs
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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[A composite volume : containing The beggar's opera, and Polly: an opera. Being the second part of the beggar's opera, and The beggar's wedding. A new opera.]
[A composite volume : containing The beggar's opera, and Polly: an opera. Being the second part of the beggar's opera, and The beggar's wedding. A new opera.]
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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The minstrelsy of England : a collection of 200 English songs with their melodies, popular from the 16th century to the middle of the 18th century
The minstrelsy of England : a collection of 200 English songs with their melodies, popular from the 16th century to the middle of the 18th century
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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[A composite music volume : containing The flute player's pocket companion ... Part 1[-3], and Macleod's collection of airs, marches, waltzes & rondos ... No. 1[-3], and Edinburgh repository of music containing the most select English, Scottish & Irish airs, reels, strathspeys &c ... Vol. 1[-3]]
[A composite music volume : containing The flute player's pocket companion ... Part 1[-3], and Macleod's collection of airs, marches, waltzes & rondos ... No. 1[-3], and Edinburgh repository of music containing the most select English, Scottish & Irish airs, reels, strathspeys &c ... Vol. 1[-3]]
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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The Scotish minstrel : a selection from the vocal melodies of Scotland, ancient and modern
The Scotish minstrel : a selection from the vocal melodies of Scotland, ancient and modern
by Smith, Robert Archibald, 1780-1829; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Title vignettes
Topics: Ballads, Scots, Songs, Scottish, Folk songs, Scots
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A short direction for the performance of cathedrall service : published for the information of such persons, as are ignorant of it, and shall be call'd to officiate in cathedrall, or collegiate churches, where it hath formerly been in use
A short direction for the performance of cathedrall service : published for the information of such persons, as are ignorant of it, and shall be call'd to officiate in cathedrall, or collegiate churches, where it hath formerly been in use
by Lowe, Edward, d. 1682; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEd; Church of England. Book of common prayer
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Chiefly for 4 voices unacc.; includes some chant
Topics: Church of England, Service books (Music)
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The companion to the play-house: or, An historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary, ..
The companion to the play-house: or, An historical account of all the dramatic writers (and their works) that have appeared in Great Britain and Ireland, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions, down to the present year 1764. Composed in the form of a dictionary, ..
by Baker, David Erskine, 1730-1767; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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No pagination beyond the introduction
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Scotish songs
Scotish songs
by Ritson, Joseph, Antiquary; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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Wit and mirth: or, Pills to purge melancholy; being a collection of the best merry ballads and songs, old and new. Fitted to all humours, having each their proper tune for either voice, or instrument: most of the songs being new set ..
Wit and mirth: or, Pills to purge melancholy; being a collection of the best merry ballads and songs, old and new. Fitted to all humours, having each their proper tune for either voice, or instrument: most of the songs being new set ..
by D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723; Playford, Henry, b. 1657
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A 19th century reprint from a broken set of the two issues of the 1719-20 edition. Vol. 1, 3-5 belong to the first issue; v. 2 and 6 to the second
Topic: Ballads, English
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The tea-table miscellany: or, a collection of choice songs, Scots and English. In four volumes. The tenth edition, ... by Allan Ramsay. ..
The tea-table miscellany: or, a collection of choice songs, Scots and English. In four volumes. The tenth edition, ... by Allan Ramsay. ..
by Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758
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With final four 'Explanation of the Scots words.' leaves
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Aird's selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin or German-flute
Aird's selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin or German-flute
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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The lark. Containing a collection of above four hundred and seventy celebrated English and Scotch songs. ... With a ... glossary, for explaining the Scotch words
The lark. Containing a collection of above four hundred and seventy celebrated English and Scotch songs. ... With a ... glossary, for explaining the Scotch words
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEd
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Titlepage in red and black
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A selection of Scots, English and Irish songs with accompaniments for the piano-forte : from the most eminent composers, etc
A selection of Scots, English and Irish songs with accompaniments for the piano-forte : from the most eminent composers, etc
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEd
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
Topics: Songs, English, Songs, Scots, Songs, Irish
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Treatise on harmony
Treatise on harmony
by Richter, Ernst Friedrich Eduard; Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL; Taylor, Franklin
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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The village opera. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal, by His Majesty's servants. Written by Mr. Johnson. To which is added the musick to each song
The village opera. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal, by His Majesty's servants. Written by Mr. Johnson. To which is added the musick to each song
by Johnson, Charles, 1679-1748; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Amaryllis : consisting of such songs as are most esteemed for composition and delicacy, and sung at the publick theatres or gardens
Amaryllis : consisting of such songs as are most esteemed for composition and delicacy, and sung at the publick theatres or gardens
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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A collection of ancient and modern Scottish ballads, etc
A collection of ancient and modern Scottish ballads, etc
by Gilchrist, John, Editor of A Collection of Scottish Ballads, Tales and Songs
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Earlier edition has title: A collection of Scottish ballads, tales, and songs, ancient and modern
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A collection of Scots tunes : some with variations for a violin, hautboy or German-flute with a bass for a violoncello or harpsichord
A collection of Scots tunes : some with variations for a violin, hautboy or German-flute with a bass for a violoncello or harpsichord
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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Reliques of ancient English poetry: consisting of old heroic ballads, songs, and other pieces of our earlier poets, (chiefly of the lyric kind.) Together with some few of later date.
Reliques of ancient English poetry: consisting of old heroic ballads, songs, and other pieces of our earlier poets, (chiefly of the lyric kind.) Together with some few of later date.
by Percy, Thomas, 1729-1811
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Sigs. T3 and T4 (pp. 277-280) of vol. 2 are cancels
Topic: English poetry
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The Songs of Scotland
The Songs of Scotland
by Graham, G. F. (George Farquhar), 1789-1867; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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For voice and piano
Topics: Folk songs, English, Folk songs, English
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The Quaker's opera. As it is perform'd at Lee's and Harper's Great Theatrical Booth in Bartholomew-Fair. With the musick prefix'd to each song
The Quaker's opera. As it is perform'd at Lee's and Harper's Great Theatrical Booth in Bartholomew-Fair. With the musick prefix'd to each song
by Walker, Thomas, 1698-1744
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Anonymous. By Thomas Walker
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The Popular songs of Scotland with their appropriate melodies
The Popular songs of Scotland with their appropriate melodies
by Graham, G. F. (George Farquhar), 1789-1867; Wood, J. Muir
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For voice and piano
Topic: Songs, English
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Messa da Requiem / versi del Angelo Fava ; prosa del Claudio Borri
Messa da Requiem / versi del Angelo Fava ; prosa del Claudio Borri
by Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901; Saladino, Michele, 1835-1912; Fava, Angelo; Borri, Claudio; Manzoni, Alessandro, 1785-1873; Hopkinson, Cecil, former owner. StEdNL
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Second version of the work with the "Liber scriptus" for chorus only
Topic: Requiems
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The spirit of the nation. Ballads and songs
The spirit of the nation. Ballads and songs
by P.P. - Dublin. - Nation; Duffy, Charles G., Sir; Writers of The Nation
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[A composite music volume containing different issues of Thomson's octavo] collection of the songs of Burns, Sir Walter Scott ...: united to the select melodies of Scotland, and of Ireland & Wales
[A composite music volume containing different issues of Thomson's octavo] collection of the songs of Burns, Sir Walter Scott ...: united to the select melodies of Scotland, and of Ireland & Wales
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Double pagination of letterpress and engraved music plates
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Remains of Nithsdale and Galloway song: with historical and traditional notices relative to the manners and customs of the peasantry
Remains of Nithsdale and Galloway song: with historical and traditional notices relative to the manners and customs of the peasantry
by Cromek, Robert Hartley
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The vocal magazine : containing a selection of the most esteemed English, Scots, and Irish songs, antient and modern: adapted for the harpsichord or violin
The vocal magazine : containing a selection of the most esteemed English, Scots, and Irish songs, antient and modern: adapted for the harpsichord or violin
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Neither pagination nor foliation, but numbering of the songs; contains signatures; block type, not engraved plates
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The vocal magazine : containing a selection of the most esteemed English, Scots, and Irish songs, antient and modern: adapted for the harpsichord or violin
The vocal magazine : containing a selection of the most esteemed English, Scots, and Irish songs, antient and modern: adapted for the harpsichord or violin
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Neither pagination nor foliation, but numbering of the songs; contains signatures; block type, not engraved plates
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The songs of Scotland prior to Burns. With the tunes
The songs of Scotland prior to Burns. With the tunes
by Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871
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[MS. book of Scottish
[MS. book of Scottish
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Rights: National Library of Scotland holds full rights in this digital resource and agrees to license the resource under the Creative Commons License: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 UK: Scotland.
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Musick's monument; or, A remembrancer of the best practical musick, both divine, and civil, that has ever been known, to have been in the world. : Divided into three parts. The first part, shews a necessity of singing psalms well, in parachial churches, or not to sing at all; directing, how they may be well sung, certainly; by two several ways, or means; with an assurance of perpetual national-quire; and also shewing, how cathedral musick, may be much improved, and refined. The second part, Treats of the noble lute, (the best of instruments) now made easie; and all its occult-locked-up-secrets plainly laid open, never before discovered; ... directing the most ample way, for the use of the Theorboe, from off the note, in confort, &c. ... In the third part, the generous viol, in its rightest use, is treated upon; ...
Musick's monument; or, A remembrancer of the best practical musick, both divine, and civil, that has ever been known, to have been in the world. : Divided into three parts. The first part, shews a necessity of singing psalms well, in parachial churches, or not to sing at all; directing, how they may be well sung, certainly; by two several ways, or means; with an assurance of perpetual national-quire; and also shewing, how cathedral musick, may be much improved, and refined. The second part, Treats of the noble lute, (the best of instruments) now made easie; and all its occult-locked-up-secrets plainly laid open, never before discovered; ... directing the most ample way, for the use of the Theorboe, from off the note, in confort, &c. ... In the third part, the generous viol, in its rightest use, is treated upon; ...
by Mace, Thomas, d. 1709?; Faithorne, William, 1616-1691, engraver
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Frontis. portrait (plate) of Thomas Mace signed: Hen. Cook pinx. W. Faithorne sculp
Topics: Music, Music, Church music, Lute, Stringed instruments, Viol
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O Farrells, pocket companion, : for the Irish or Union pipes
O Farrells, pocket companion, : for the Irish or Union pipes
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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Klers' violin repository of dance music : comprising reels, strathspeys, hornpipes, country dances, quadrilles, waltzes &c.
Klers' violin repository of dance music : comprising reels, strathspeys, hornpipes, country dances, quadrilles, waltzes &c.
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Violin solo
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A selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin, or German-flute
A selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin, or German-flute
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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Aird's selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin, or German-flute
Aird's selection of Scotch, English, Irish, and foreign airs : adapted to the fife, violin, or German-flute
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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The Songs of Scotland
The Songs of Scotland
by Graham, G. F. (George Farquhar), 1789-1867; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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For voice and piano
Topics: Folk songs, English, Folk songs, English
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Rump, or, An Exact collection of the choycest poems and songs relating to the late times
Rump, or, An Exact collection of the choycest poems and songs relating to the late times
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Caption and running title: Rump songs
Topics: Puritans, Political ballads and songs, English
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The tea-table miscellany: or, a collection of Scots sangs. The tenth edition. Being the whole that are contain'd in the three volumes, just published. By Allan Ramsay
The tea-table miscellany: or, a collection of Scots sangs. The tenth edition. Being the whole that are contain'd in the three volumes, just published. By Allan Ramsay
by Ramsay, Allan, 1686-1758
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ESTC
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The British musical miscellany : or, the delightful grove: being a collection of celebrated English, and Scotch songs
The British musical miscellany : or, the delightful grove: being a collection of celebrated English, and Scotch songs
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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An introduction to the skill of musick, : in three books the first contains the grounds and rules of musick, acording to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof, the second, instructions and lessons both for the bass-viol and treble-violin, the third, The art of descant, or, Composing of musick in parts, in a more plain and easie method than any heretofore published
An introduction to the skill of musick, : in three books the first contains the grounds and rules of musick, acording to the gam-ut, and other principles thereof, the second, instructions and lessons both for the bass-viol and treble-violin, the third, The art of descant, or, Composing of musick in parts, in a more plain and easie method than any heretofore published
by Playford, John, 1623-1686?; Campion, Thomas, 1567-1620; Simpson, Christopher, d. 1669
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Originally published in 1654 as: A breefe introduction to the skill of musick
Topics: Music, Violin, Counterpoint
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La traviata
La traviata
by Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901; Piave, Francesco Maria, 1810-1876. lbt; Truzzi, L. (Luigi), 1799-1864; Muzio, Emanuele, 1825-1890; Hopkinson, Cecil, former owner. StEdNL
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Opera; acc. arr. for piano
Topic: Operas
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Old English songs and ballads. Pt 10.
Old English songs and ballads. Pt 10.
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National Library of Scotland holds full rights in this digital resource and agrees to license the resource under the Creative Commons License: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 UK: Scotland.
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Wit and mirth: or, Pills to purge melancholy; being a collection of the best merry ballads and songs, old and new. Fitted to all humours, having each their proper tune for either voice, or instrument: most of the songs being new set ..
Wit and mirth: or, Pills to purge melancholy; being a collection of the best merry ballads and songs, old and new. Fitted to all humours, having each their proper tune for either voice, or instrument: most of the songs being new set ..
by D'Urfey, Thomas, 1653-1723; Playford, Henry, b. 1657
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A 19th century reprint from a broken set of the two issues of the 1719-20 edition. Vol. 1, 3-5 belong to the first issue; v. 2 and 6 to the second
Topic: Ballads, English
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The banquet of Euphrosyne. A selection of the most esteemed songs, Scottish and English. [With a frontispiece.]
The banquet of Euphrosyne. A selection of the most esteemed songs, Scottish and English. [With a frontispiece.]
by Euphrosyne; Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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The compleat tutor for the fife : containing the best & easiest instructions to learn that instrument, with a collection of celebrated march's & airs perform'd in the Guards & other regiments & c
The compleat tutor for the fife : containing the best & easiest instructions to learn that instrument, with a collection of celebrated march's & airs perform'd in the Guards & other regiments & c
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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Bingley's select vocalist : containing songs, glees, duets, &c. by eminent composers
Bingley's select vocalist : containing songs, glees, duets, &c. by eminent composers
by Bingley, James
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Songs etc., mostly for 1-4 voices, with or without accompaniment
Topics: Songs, Glees, catches, rounds, etc
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Early Scottish melodies: including examples from mss. and early printed works, along with a number of comparative tunes, notes on former annotators, English and other claims, and biographical notices, etc
Early Scottish melodies: including examples from mss. and early printed works, along with a number of comparative tunes, notes on former annotators, English and other claims, and biographical notices, etc
by Glen, John, 1833-1904
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No. 103
Topics: Ballads, Scots, Songs, Scots, Folk songs, Scots
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The London minstrel : a collection of esteemed English, Irish, and Scotch songs, glees, duets, &c. &c. ... : set to music, and adapted to the voice, flute, violin, &c.
The London minstrel : a collection of esteemed English, Irish, and Scotch songs, glees, duets, &c. &c. ... : set to music, and adapted to the voice, flute, violin, &c.
by Professional gentleman
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Added engraved t.p. dated 1821
Topics: Songs, English, English poetry
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Hamilton's universal tune-book : a collection of the melodies of all nations, adapted for violin, flute, clarinet, etc.
Hamilton's universal tune-book : a collection of the melodies of all nations, adapted for violin, flute, clarinet, etc.
by Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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Bequeathed by Alexander Wood Inglis of Glencorse (1854-1929) 1929
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The Scots musical museum.
The Scots musical museum.
by Johnson, James, ca. 1750-1811; Burns, Robert, 1759-1796; Clarke, Stephen, d. 1797; Johnson, James, ca. 1750-1811, publisher; Stewart, Neil, fl. ca. 1759-1805, bookseller; Bremner, Robert, d. 1789, bookseller; Corri & Sutherland, bookseller; Ross, Robert, bookseller, bookseller; Inglis, Alexander Wood, 1854-1929 former owner. StEdNL
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100 songs, arr. for voice and continuo (figured bass)
Topics: Songs, Scots, Folk songs, Scots, Folk music
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The vocal magazine : or, compleat British songster. Consisting of such English, Scotch, and Irish songs, catches, glees, cantatas, airs, ballads, &c. as are deemed most worthy of being transmitted to posterity
The vocal magazine : or, compleat British songster. Consisting of such English, Scotch, and Irish songs, catches, glees, cantatas, airs, ballads, &c. as are deemed most worthy of being transmitted to posterity
by Ruggles-Brise, Dorothea, Lady, former owner. StEdNL; Glen, John 1833-1904, former owner. StEdNL
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Collection of John Glen (1833-1904)
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Songs from David Herd's manuscripts
Songs from David Herd's manuscripts
by Herd, David, 1732-1810; Hecht, Hans, 1876-1945
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Without music. The editor's notes include references to tunes
Topics: Paton, George, 1721-1807, Burns, Robert, 1759-1796, Cape Club (Edinburgh, Scotland), Songs, Scots
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Vocal music, or the songster's companion being a complete collection of songs, cantatas, &c, with the music prefix'd to each adapted for the violin and German flute, selected from the first & second volumes of a favorite work formerly published under that title; to which is now added a variety of other new & choice songs &c not inserted in any part of ye forgoing work.
Vocal music, or the songster's companion being a complete collection of songs, cantatas, &c, with the music prefix'd to each adapted for the violin and German flute, selected from the first & second volumes of a favorite work formerly published under that title; to which is now added a variety of other new & choice songs &c not inserted in any part of ye forgoing work.
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A fourth volume was later published in [1778?]

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