ANDERSON, JOHN

Prolific Composer/Collector, published: (1) "A Collection of New Highland Strathspey Reels. For the Violin, German Flute, with an Harpsichord, or Violoncella, Bass Composed by [J.A.]. Edinburgh,1790. "16pp(2) "A Selection of the most Approved Highland Strathspeys, Country Dances, English & French Dances, with a Harpsichord & Violoncello Bass. Dedicated to the Gentlemen of the Musical Society of Greenock by [J.A.] "Pub: Corri & Sutherland, Edinburgh c.1790 36pp (3) "A Second Selection ..." (as above) Printed "for the author", Edinburgh c.1791. 36pp (4) "Anderson's Budget of Strathspey Reels & Country Dances, for the Violin or German Flute. "Published c.1810. 28pp (5) "Anderson's Budget..." (as above) "Printed for and sold by [J.A.], Edinburgh". C.1821. 40pp (6)" Anderson's Pocket Companion of the most approved Highland Strathspeys, Country Dances &c., for the German Flute, Fife, Hautboy & Violin. Printed and sold by [J.A.], Music Seller, Perth." 96pp Sources: AUL and NLS: (2) MH.4; (2) & (3) Glen 355 (1-2); (4) MH.s.3; enquire.

Volumes

A Collection of New Highland Strathspey Reels. For the Violin, German Flute, with an Harpsichord, or Violoncella, Bass
details32 tunes
A Selection of the most Approved Highland Strathspeys, Country Dances, English & French Dances, with a Harpsichord & Violoncello Bass
details109 tunes
A Second Selection of the most Approved Highland Strathspeys, Country Dances, English & French Dances, with a Harpsichord & Violoncello Bass
details104 tunes
Anderson's Budget of Strathspey Reels & Country Dances, for the Violin or German Flute
details90 tunes
Anderson's Budget of Strathspey Reels & Country Dances, for the Violin or German Flute
details113 tunes
Anderson's Pocket Companion of the most approved Highland Strathspeys, Country Dances &c., for the German Flute, Fife, Hautboy & Violin
details190 tunes