Tune book, first compiled in the late eighteenth century, containing anthems and psalm-tunes, including pieces attributed to John Williams ('Ioan Rhagfyr', 1740-1821), Dolgellau (ff. 5 verso, 12, 13, 16 verso, 17 verso, 20 verso-2, inverted text) and Robert Griffiths, Caernarfon (f. 8), and with some accompanying words in Welsh; also included are a few marches, and dance tunes such as 'The Craftsman' (f. 3).
Tune book,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 Cwrtmawr Music MS 9 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls006067366
- Dates of Creation
- [18 cent., last ¼].
- Language of Material
- Musical notation, Welsh, English.
- Physical Description
- 27 ff. (ff. 16-27 inverted text). At least one leaf lost at end of first quire and several leaves lost at the end ; 160 x 205 mm. Originally quarter-leather and decorative paper covers over boards, spine repaired with paper, ?early 19 cent.
- Location
- DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVESARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Access Information
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: Cwrtmawr Music MS 9 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative Form Available
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
Signatures of John Jones, Richard Evans, Evan Evans and John Evans, Erwddu, Darowen, 1796-1797, and Richard Davies (inside covers), Mair Richards, Darowen (inside back cover).
Additional Information
Published