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From Boadside to Broadband on CD
PBMB106
From Broadside to Broadband by Dr. William Donaldson:
This collection is the world’s first collection of pipe music initially published on CD-ROM!! It includes several dozen original compositions by Dr. Donaldson, along with his arrangements of several classic pipe tunes. In all, the CD presents about 200 light music settings. In addition, the CD contains several audio tracks that include records of Bob Nicol and J. Scott Skinner. It also includes photos, drawings, and a wealth of historical notes and information.
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Alexander Glen's Caledonian Repository on CD
PBMB140
Alexander Glen's Caledonian Repository on cd.
This is a very rare copy of the first of edition of this work published in 1860 by Alexander Glen (father of David Glen). The collection contains 100 light music tunes, and also includes practice exercises and a historical preface.
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Angus MacKay's Ancient Piobaireachd on CD
PBMB139
Angus MacKay's Ancient Piobaireachd on cd:
This is Angus MacKay's classic collection that was first published in 1838. It includes 61 piobaireachds. The collection also includes: a) the history and legends behind the piobaireachds, b) a history of the competitions of the Highland Society of London, and c) a history of the hereditary pipers, all of which were presented in a very small hard-to-read type in the original copy. We have completely reset these sections in a larger font and have included links among the index listings, the settings, and the historical notes. A must for all serious piobaireachd players.
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$29.95 CDN
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Angus MacKay's Piper's Assistant on CD
PBMB164
This collection, which dates from the late 1840's, consists of 155 light music tunes. It includes a preface with historical information and exercises. Tune titles are given in both English and Gaelic.
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$19.95 CDN
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Bett's Collection on CD
PBMB149
A fine collection of pipe music prepared by James Bett around 1899. It has over 190 tunes, including 20 piobaireachds. The settings are beautifully printed, and have been presented using a "user-friendly" page layout.
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$25.95 CDN
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Brigade Book of Irish Pipe Music on CD
PBMB136
The Brigade of Irish Pipe Music on cd:
This book was a precursor to the Royal Irish Rangers and was first published around 1949 as a source of pipe music for the Irish regiments of the British. There’s a great variety of marches, retreats, quicksteps, reels, jigs, Irish clan marches, and laments. In addition, the collection contains suggested "sets" of tunes for marching and other performing formats. The music settings are truly "band ready" and are not overly complicated. If you’re looking for a "St. Patrick’s Day Irish music survival kit", this CD is what you need.
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Cowal Collection of Bagpipe Music on CD
PBMB115
The Cowal Collection Books 1-5 (234 tunes) on cd.
This is a set of four books commonly known as the Cowal Collection. The first was published around 1905 and the remaining three books appeared over the course of the next 27 years. There are 234 tunes in all, including 124 marches. The collection features some fine compositions by Peter MacLeod and John McLellan.
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David Glen's Ancient Piobaireachd on CD
PBMB138
A Collection of Ancient Piobaireachd by David Glen on cd.
This is the complete seven-volume set, and includes an enhanced easy-to-read version of Fionn's notes. We were able to work with an exceptionally good version of this classic work, and the quality of the images is excellent! In addition to our standard autostart and links, the CD also includes links between the settings and Fionn's notes. In all, over 100 piobaireachd settings are presented.
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David Glen's Collection of Irish Tunes on CD
PBMB121
David Glen (144 tunes) on cd.
Irish Tunes for the Scottish and Irish War-Pipes. David Glen prepared this collection of tunes for William Walsh, a piper from Chicago, IL. The settings are very nicely presented, and collection includes over 140 tunes.
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David Glen's Collection on CD
PBMB118
David Glen’s Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music Books 1-17 plus tutor (1106 tunes) on cd.
This CD contains all seventeen volumes of Glen’s collection along with the tutor. Over 1100 marches, strathspeys, reels, quicksteps, and jigs are included. Glen was one of the most influential pipers of his day, and his collection is one of the largest ever assembled.
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$35.95 CDN
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David Glen's Edinburgh Collection on CD
PBMB141
The Edinburgh Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music.
This is the last of David Glen's four collections of pipe music. It was developed between 1903 and 1908 and was originally presented in a series of 11 books. It contains over 500 tunes in all.
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$25.95 CDN
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David Glen's Music of The Clan MacLean on CD
PBMB165
Published in 1900, this collection is unique in that its music is specific to one clan. It includes 13 piobaireachds, as well as other light music.
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Donald MacDonald's Ancient Martial Music of Caledonia on CD
PBMB166
This is Donald MacDonald's classic collection of 23 piobaireachds, which dates from around 1822. It also includes a small collection of 13 light music tunes. We were able to work with a pristine copy of this work, and the quality of the images is excellent.
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$21.95 CDN
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Donald MacDonald's Collection on CD
PBMB123
A Collection of Quicksteps, Strathspeys, Reels, and Jigs by Donald MacDonald and Son, Pipe Makers, Edinburgh.
This collection contains a total of 119 tunes, (19 marches, 12 strathspeys, 56 reels, and 32 jigs). Although the sixth edition dates from around 1888, the first edition dates back to 1828 and was one of the first published collections of light music. The book includes several classic tunes (Sleepy Maggie, Kate Dalrymple, The Sheep Wife) along with others that are less well known. A nice collection of enjoyable light music that dates back nearly 175 years.
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Donald MacPhee Collection on CD
PBMB148
This CD is a compilation of Donald McPhee's four bagpipe music books; his tutor, light music book, and two piobaireachd books. In all the collection includes over 175 tunes, which includes 37 piobaireachds.
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Edcath Collection on CD
PBMB113
Books 1-3 (96 tunes) on cd.
The Edcath Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music and Drum Settings by Donald Shaw Ramsay - A great collection of marches, strathspeys, reels, and jigs. This collection is unique in that it also presents drum scores for several tunes.
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Empire Collection on CD
PBMB137
The Empire Collection consists of two books by J.D. Ross Watt, a native Scot who later moved to South Africa. The first book was published in 1934, and the other appeared in 1936. In all, there are about 225 tunes in these two books. Many of the settings were written by J.D. Ross Watt, and many others are his arrangements. The collection also includes tunes from Asian and African cultures, and well as his own piobaireachd compositions.
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Fergusson's Bagpipe Melodies on CD
PBMB171
Dating to around 1939, this collection by P/M Wm. Fergusson presents settings for 56 light music tunes. The settings are presented in a fairly modern style of notation.
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G. F. Ross: MacCrimmon and Other Piobaireachd on CD
PBMB124
G.F. Ross on cd.
Over 26 classic piobaireachds are presented, including the "Cave of Gold". This CD also features a piobaireachd index that cross references the Piobaireachd Society, Binneas Is Borreraig, McKay’s Collection, the Kilberry Book, and other sources.
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General C.S. Thomason's Ceol Mor on CD
PBMB145
This is a truly historic collection of piobaireachd that served to influence the Piobaireachd Society books. Ceol Mor represents Thomason's effort to preserve piobaireachd by preparing a comprehensive collection of piobaireachd settings. As part of his effort, Thomason develop a unqiue "shorthand" system of notation that allows an entire piobaireachd setting to be presented on a single page. Our collection includes over 300 settings from both the 1900 and 1905 editions, and includes background material on Thomason's notation system and notes on piobaireachd expression..
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George S. McLennan's Collection of Music on CD
PBMB163
Published in 1929, this collection includes some well-known tunes written by G. S. MacLennan, along with a piobaireachd entitled "The Lament for Lt. John MacLennan". The collection includes 56 marches, jigs, strathspeys, and reels, and also includes tunes written by other composers.
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Glenallan Collection on CD
PBMB173
This collection by P/M W. Norris presents 72 settings for a wide variety of well-known marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs, and hornpipes. It dates to the early 1950's and the settings are present in a modern style.
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Glendaruel Collection on CD
PBMB172
This collection by P/M W. Norris could easily be called the "MSR handbook," as it presents 21 2/4 marches, 12 strathspeys, and 12 reels. It also includes 3 6/8 marches. All settings are fairly modern. Included are settings for Australian Ladies, Balmoral Highlanders, McAllister's Dirk, The Piper's Bonnet, and other tunes.
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Gunn's Collection on CD
PBMB147
Dating back to 1848, this collection of over 220 tunes includes several commonly played selections, along with a good number of settings for less known tunes. The collection is comprised primarily of reels, strathspeys, and jigs.
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Henderson’s Tutor and Collection on CD
PBMB142
Tutor book and Collection of Pipe Music by Peter Henderson.
A very nice collection that includes some exercises and over 200 marches, reels, jigs, strathspeys, and country dance tunes. The quality of the settings is excellent, and rivals those of modern day music books. This CD is truly a "march lover’s dream", with 80 2/4 marches and 34 6/8 marches.
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J & R Glen's Collection on CD
PBMB146
John and Robert Glen, who were cousins to David Glen, prepared this collection of over 200 marches, strathspeys, reels, and jigs. The collection was originally a three-volume set and has dozens of tunes not included David Glen’s collection. The collection also includeds a historical sketch and some interesting drawings that are also included on this CD.
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$19.50 US
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Kilberry Book on CD
PBMB174
This collection was published in 1908 and focused on "tunes as are neither constructed to the measure of Piobaireachd, nor adapted to the quick march or dance." They labeled these tunes as "middle music" or ceol meadhonach. This collection known for is excellent histories on the origins of many of the tunes. It presents settings for 43 tunes.
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Logan's Collection of Bagpipe Music on CD
PBMB117
Books 1-8 (518 tunes) on cd.
Logan's Collection of Highland Bagpipe Music is a classic collection of over 500 tunes that were originally presented in eight separate books. The quality of the settings is excellent. The first volume of this collection appeared in 1899 and the last volume was added shortly after World War I. Truly a classic collection of tunes.
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$25.95 CDN
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MacLeod's Tutor and Collection for the Highland Bagpipe on CD
PBMB167
This collection of light music dates from around 1915, and includes 142 marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs, and hornpipes. About 40 of the tunes were composed by the author Pipe Major A.R. MacLeod. Includes tutorial section with exercises.
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Master Method for the Highland Bagpipe on CD
PBMB143
Master Method with a Selection of Modern & Traditional Marches, Strathspeys, Reels, & Jigs by Pipe Majors James Robertson and Donald Shaw Ramsay – Over 90 marches, strathspeys, reels, and jigs are included in this collection, which also features a tutor. A section containing an introduction to piobaireachd is included as well.
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New Zealand Collection on CD
PBMB135
A New Zealand Collection of Bagpipe Music & The Second New Zealand Collection of Bagpipe Music by Alexander Taylor Cameron on cd.
A delightful collection of pipe music that is totally unique! Alexander Taylor Cameron composed almost all the nearly 200 tunes in this collection, most of which do not appear in any other pipe music books. A full range of light music tunes are presented, along with a few original piobaireachds. A great source of interesting pipe music.
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Pipes of War on CD
PBMB134
The Pipes of War:
This is a fascinating collection of tunes assembled by Bruce Seton and John Grant. There are 50 composed during World War I, and most of these tunes appear only in this collection. According to the preface, the original collection was limited to 200 copies for sale. The collection also includes two piobaireachds composed by John Grant.
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Royal Scottish Pipers' Society on CD
PBMB129
Royal Scottish Pipers' Society Collection on cd.
The collection was developed with consent and cooperation of the Royal Scottish Pipers' Society and presents over 100 tunes taken from two books they published. The first book appeared in 1912, and the second was printed sometime later. The collection includes several popular settings, along with a nice 6/8 march written by the Duke of Windsor. A descriptive essay on the Royal Scottish Pipers' Society is also included.
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Thomas Glen's Tutor for the Great Highland Bagpipe on CD
PBMB162
Published sometime between 1840 and 1843, this two-volume collection contains 112 reels, jigs, airs, and marches. Thomas Glen founded the firm which was later known as J & R Glen, and was an uncle to David Glen.
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Wm. Ross’ Collection of Pipe Music on CD
PBMB144
William Ross served as the piper to Queen Victoria, and his collection of pipe music was one of the most important piping sources of the late 19th century. The collection contains over 440 light music tunes and 41 piobaireachds. There is a wealth of good light music in this collection, with tunes suited to all ability levels. In addition, 16 of the piobaireachds in this collection are not found in either the Piobaireachd Society books or the Kilberry Book. The second and third editions of Ross' collection were the largest of the six editions that were published, and this CD presents all tunes from both of these editions..
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