Richard Evans wrote:
I've started playing this tune on Northumbrian Pipes, having found it in 'Bewick's Pipe Tunes', published by Matt Seattle. In his notes, Matt says that this version is similar to James Oswald's.Since Oswald published anything he could lay hands on, who knows what source...
It sounds like a harp tune to me, and the title would possibly support that.
Is this right? Any further information much appreciated.
I've been playing it as an air- it's a beautiful, relaxed melody.
Oswald himself specialised in guittar (English guittar) which has a sound like a very quiet harp or lyre. It's also a very easy instrument to write music with, as it transposes and the tuning forms two major chords (CEGceg, GBDgbd or AC#Eac#e normally). But Oswald also played violin and keyboards.
Rob MacKillop would know if Oswald played harp - have a look at www.robmackillop.com for more about Oswald.
David
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