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Description
A music manuscript folio with the notation and lyrics for an untitled song on the front. The lyrics seem to be taken from several folk tunes, such as "Shall I go walk the wood so wild" and "Oft have I ridden upon my old grey nag". The inner and back pages are blank. Sources are listed on the manuscript. Part of the collection of songs and dances from the 17th and 18th centuries gathered by Bessie Osgood; The untitled song is in F major and 2/4 and 6/4 time.
Subject
musical notation; music scores; song lyrics; Country Dance and Song Society
Language
eng
Medium
Music--Manuscripts
Source
The original document is housed in Milne Special Collections Country Dance and Song Society Archives
Access Rights
These materials may be used for the purposes of research, teaching, and private study. For all other uses, contact Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library for permission.
Recommended Citation
Osgood, Bessie, "Music manuscript from the CDSS collection" (2025). Music and Dance. 31.
https://scholars.unh.edu/cdss_music_and_dance/31
File Format
application/pdf
Scanning Information
University of New Hampshire. Library.