A volume, first compiled in the late eighteenth century, containing psalm-tunes, hymn-tunes, Christmas hymn-tunes, with some accompanying English words, together with marches, and popular eighteenth-century dance tunes. The tunes include 'The Merionethshire March' (p. 67), 'Hob o'r Nob' (p. 117), 'The Oswestry March by J. M.' (p. 143), and 'Sweet Richard, Llafar glust lais' (p. 151). The tunes are indexed on pp. 195-9.
Tune book,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 Cwrtmawr Music MS 6 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls006067307
- Dates of Creation
- [1775x1825].
- Language of Material
- Musical notation, English.
- Physical Description
- i, 90 ff. (original pagination 1-195, with errors, continued to end; pp. 11-14, 91-2, 99-102, 111-12, 131-2, 135-42 removed) ; 135 x 80 mm. Paper covers over boards
- 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 6 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative Form Available
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
Inside front cover, signatures of William Evans, 1787 (also p. 200), and Richard Hocknill, late of 'Fighting Cocks', Oswestry, 1794 (also pp. i, 188, 204 and inside back cover), Mair Richards, Darowen, 1830 (also pp. i, ii, 204), John Halsall [?18 cent.].
Additional Information
Published