The Oban Times, 27 April, 1929 Ancient Piobaireachds [N.D.] Sir,–Your correspondent, Mr. John Grant, F.S.A. (Scot.), is surely not in earnest in making his latest contribution to your valuable paper. For the first time in the annals of piping Mr. Grant gives what he describes as “The Tree of Piping” from the MacCrimmons to date. […]
Author: Alan Armstrong
OT: 27 April 1929 – Alasdair Og [“Ancient Piobaireachds”]
The Oban Times, 27 April, 1929 [Ancient Piobaireachds] Glasgow, 13 April, 1929 Sir,–In Edinburgh, at the beginning of last century there were gathered together a very select body of literary critics known as the “Edinburgh Review Men.” The greatest of these, Francis, Lord Jeffrey, was said to be “harsh and overbearing in his criticisms and […]
OT: 13 April 1929 – John Grant (F.S.A. Scot) “Ancient Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 13 April, 1929 ENERGETYKON.PL/WP-CONTENT/W3TC/FILES/ Ancient Piobaireachd [N.D.] Sir,–I write to assure those who are genuinely interested in Ceol Mor, that piobaireachd is still preserved in its correct and ancient form as performed by the MacCrimmons at Boreraig and recorded by Angus Mackay in his book of piobaireachd, still known as “The […]
OT: 16 March 1929 – Angus Macpherson – “Noting in Piobaireachd”
The Oban Times, 16 March, 1929 Noting of Piobaireachd Inveran Hotel, Invershin, Sutherland, 4 March, 1929 Sir,–In the controversy between Mr. MacInnes and Mr. Cameron my name has been brought in. Mr. MacInnes has said that on writing to the “Oban Times” on one occasion I said that I got my taorluadh and crunluadh from […]
OT: 2 March 1929 – A.K. Cameron “Noting in Pibroch”
The Oban Times, 2 March, 1929 Noting of Pibroch Powderville, Montana, U.S.A., 21 February, 1929 Sir,–I observe that your correspondent, Mr. Malcolm MacInnes, in writing about pipe music states that the old books and MSS. were not written by the old pipers, but by music theorists to whom they played. I beg to differ […]
OT: 12 January 1929 – Malcolm MacInnes “Noting in Pibroch”
The Oban Times, 12 January 1929 Noting in Pibroch Ostaig, Isle of Skye, 27 December, 1928 Sir,–I am pleased to see that Mr. A. K. Cameron still writes with vigour; and I wish him the compliments of the season in far Montana. As he is yet accessible to the means of grace, I am making […]
OT: 24 September 1927 – Malcolm MacInnes “The New ‘C’ in Piping”
The Oban Times, 24 September, 1927 The New ‘C’ in Piping Drumfearn, Skye, 12 September, 1927 Sir.–The first time I heard this note (with G closed) I got a decided jar. I asked the piper what was the matter, and he explained (or stated) that this was the true note. I did not believe it […]
OT: 24 September 1927 – A. MacDonald “Chanter Notes and Fingering”
The Oban Times, 24 September, 1927 Chanter Notes and Fingering Glencona, Inverness, 12 September, 1927 Sir,–With reference to the letter in your issue of 10th inst. While there is not much in this letter to call for serious attention, it may serve a good purpose to reply to it briefly. At the outset, however, I […]
OT: 23 July 1927 – D. Munro “The Redundant ‘A’ Speaking”
The Oban Times, 23 July, 1927 The Redundant “A” Speaking 96 Charlotte Street, London, W.1, 13 July, 1927 Sir,–I have read with much interest the various discussions that have appeared from time to time in your valuable newspaper regarding the Highland bagpipe and how certain notes should be played. To hear all the different opinions […]
OT: 26 February 1927 – J. Cameron “Toarluadh and Crunluadh”
The Oban Times, 26 February, 1927 Toarluadh and Crunluadh Beverley, Yorks, 12 February, 1927 Sir,–Might I suggest that a great deal of space would be saved in these discussions if examples in ordinary musical notation were given? Does in Mr. Cameron of Montana’s excellent letter reference would be much facilitated by musical notation examples. Both […]
