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Robert Phillips Music for the Lute in Scotland Kinmor, Scotland, 1995 This book by Rob MacKillop includes tunes from the Pickeringe, Rowallan, Straloch and Wemyss lute books from 17th century Scotland, transcribed in tablature and also in staff notation. It has only one Gaelic harp tune, 'A Port' from Straloch, but it is a very beautiful one. The introduction is also very useful. £10 + £2.50 (UK only - select for overseas postage) £3.50 (Airmail within Europe) £5.00 (Airmail outside Europe)
Ronn MacFarlane The Scottish Lute vol. 2, The Highland King Mel Bay Publications, USA, 2003 Tunes from the Wemyss, Rowallan, and Balcarres lute books, in tablature and also in staff notation. There are only a few tunes from the early Gaelic harp repertory but they are really important ones - two settings of Da Mihi Manum, and also Port Atholl and the Horsemans Port. These are early 17th century settings which may include elements of early clàrsach harmony, phrasing and idiom. £14 + £2.50 (UK only - select for overseas postage) £3.50 (Airmail within Europe) £5.00 (Airmail outside Europe)