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Description: | This fine tune and variation set is closely based on a version published by Perth fiddler John Bowie in 1789 (originally in F), though whether Bowie's book was the direct source is not known. It is a good example of an import which, though not played often, has established itself as part of the smallpipe repertoire. Strain 3 in Peacock is a skilful reworking of Bowie's strain 3, which goes outside the 8-note range, but another of Bowie's 10 strains is omitted altogether from this version. Interested players would profit from comparing the versions as each has features absent from the other. Highland pipe versions also exist, but the adaptations are much less satisfactory.The tune forms part of 'Peacock's Tunes' a collection originally entitled 'A Favorite Collection of Tunes with Variations adapted for the Northumberland small pipes, violin or flute' and was 'Printed by W. WRIGHT at His Music Shop, High Bridge'. John Peacock's name does not appear as editor or author, but the book includes 'A Compleat Drawing of J. Peacock's New Invented Pipe Chanter', and it is accepted that, as one of the best smallpipers of his time, Peacock is responsible for the music, or most of it. - It has been plausibly argued that Wright may have contributed some of the shorter tunes. No date appears in the book, but c. 1800-1805 is generally agreed. To read more about the rest of the collection click the link below. To read more about the collection click the link below. ; Early nineteenth century tunebook, arranged and composed by John Peacock | Rights holder: | rights holder : Society of Antiquaries | Temporal: | start=1801;end=1840; | Source: | Folk Archive Resource North East | Identifier: | farne:K0101201 | Go to resource |
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