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Brogyntyn Lute Book

A volume, [c. 1595], containing some forty-nine pieces of lute music in an unidentified hand, the song titles originally written in a cypher alphabet but these mainly later erased and transliterated (pp. 7, 13-32, 125-136). Transcripts of verse and miscellanea were added, [c. 1621]-[1669], by Thomas Tanat, of Broxton, Cheshire (see introduction to Spencer & Alexander (1978) and Cheshire Visitation Pedigrees 1613 and 1663 (Publications of the Harleian Society, 59 (1909), pp. 233-234, and 93 (1941), pp. 107-108)) (pp. 5-6, 38-105, 179-192).
Ancilliary materials consisting of photocopies, [1960s], of correspondence, 1962-1964, of B. G. Owens, Keeper of Manuscripts at NLW, concerning enquiries about the Lute Book are filed seperately (Brogyntyn MS I.27a); the correspondents include F. W. Sternfeld (f. 1), Philip Brett (ff. 3-4) and Dr Percy Young (f. 15).

J. T. Rees Papers,

  • GB 0210 JTREES
  • Fonds
  • 1878-1949 /

Music manuscripts, 1878-1949, of J. T. Rees, comprising original full scores, draft scores and sets of orchestral parts for the bulk of his considerable output, including anthems, quintets, overtures, cantatas, choral works, songs and hymn-tunes, notably Duw sydd noddfa, Y trwbadwr, Y teulu dedwydd, String quartet, Hillsides of Wales and Christos.

Rees, J. T. (John Thomas), 1857-1949.

Cwrtmawr Music Manuscripts,

  • GB 0210 MSCWRTMUS
  • Fonds
  • [18 cent., first ½]-1925.

Music manuscripts in the Cwrtmawr collection, comprising 18th-20th century tune-books containing both sacred and secular music.

Cwrt Mawr estate (Wales)

Henry Williams MSS,

  • GB 0210 MSHWILL
  • Fonds
  • 1853-1901.

Manuscripts, 1853-1901, comprising autograph musical compositions and arrangements by Henry Williams ('Alaw Llechid', otherwise 'Esin Alaw').

Williams, Henry, ca. 1831-1910.

Music,

A tune-book of Benjamin James [of Llanglydwen?]. The volume was begun in 1812 and contains unattributed hymn-tunes.

Benjamin James and others.

Tonau,

A volume containing copies in the hand of Philip Thomas of hymn-tunes by David Emlyn Evans, John Evans, Cynogfab, Horatio Richard Palmer, Joseph Parry (2), John Thomas Rees, and Arthur Sullivan.

Philip Thomas.

Hymn-tunes and anthems,

  • NLW MS 14519A.
  • File
  • [c. 1835].

A tune book, [c. 1835], containing unattributed hymn-tunes and anthems. The register of a singing school held at Brynhenllan, north Pembrokeshire, 1835 (ff. 48-50), and notes on the rudiments of music (ff. 1-2), are also included in the volume.

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 15403A.
  • File
  • [19 gan., ½ cyntaf].

Llyfr tonau, [19 gan., ½ cyntaf], o eiddo Margaret Parry, Deildre, Llanuwchllyn, yn cynnwys emyn-donau mewn sawl llaw. = The tune book, [19 cent., first ½], of Margaret Parry, Deildre, Llanuwchllyn, containing hymn-tunes in various hands.
Priodolir y dôn 'Hedydd' (f. 30 verso) i John Ellis, Llanrwst = The tune 'Hedydd' (f. 30 verso) is attributed to John Ellis of Llanrwst.

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16118A.
  • file
  • 1857.

Llyfr tonau, 1857, o eiddo William Peat, yn cynnwys emyn-donau ac anthemau heb eu priodoli. = Tune book, 1857, of William Peat, containing unattributed hymn-tunes and anthems.
Ceir fersiwn o'r dôn 'Y Delyn Aur', ynghyd â'r geiriau, ar f. 19 verso. = A version of the tune 'Y Delyn Aur', with words, is on f. 19 verso.

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16140A.
  • file
  • [1822x1864].

Llyfr tonau, [1822x1864], o eiddo Timothy Jones, yn cynnwys alawon ac emyn-donau, rhai gan John Edwards, Llangadog; ynghyd â rhai hen benillion. = Tune book, [1822x1864], of Timothy Jones, containing airs and hymn tunes, some by John Edwards, Llangadog; together with some Welsh folk poetry.

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16203iA.
  • file
  • [19 gan.].

Llyfr tonau, [19 gan.], yn cynnwys emyn-donau a salmau, nifer yn cynnwys y geiriau Cymraeg. Priodolir y dôn 'Myfyrdod' i John Edwards, Llangadog (t. 25), a rhai o'r tonau eraill i E. Evans, Eglwysfach (tt. 19, 57, 61). = Tune book, [19 cent.], containing hymn-tunes and psalms. The tune 'Myfyrdod' is attributed to John Edwards, Llangadog (p. 25), and some of the other tunes to E. Evans, Eglwysfach (pp. 19, 57, 61).

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16204A.
  • file
  • [19 gan., hanner cyntaf].

Llyfr tonau, [19 gan., hanner cyntaf], yn cynnwys salm-donau, anthemau ac emynau, y mwyafrif heb eu priodoli. Ymddengys iddynt gael eu canu yng ngwasanaethau'r eglwys yn Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, sir Ddinbych (nodyn y tu mewn i'r clawr blaen). = Tune book, [19 cent., first half], containing mainly unattributed psalm tunes, anthems and hymn tunes, apparently sung at church services in Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd, Denbighshire (note inside front cover).

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16387iA.
  • file
  • [19 gan., hanner cyntaf].

Llyfr tonau, [19 gan., hanner cyntaf], yn cynnwys emyn-donau ac ychydig anthemau, rhai yn cynnwys y geiriau Cymraeg. Ceir hefyd hyfforddiant ar ddysgu cerddoriaeth (tudalen rwymo) a mynegai i'r tonau (f. 134). = A tune book, [19 cent., first half], containing hymn tunes and a few anthems, some with the Welsh words. Instruction on the theory of music (fly leaf) and an index to tunes (f. 134) are also included.

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16387iiA.
  • file
  • [19 gan., hanner cyntaf].

Llyfr tonau, [19 gan., hanner cyntaf], yn cynnwys emyn-donau ac ychydig anthemau, rhai yn cynnwys y geiriau Cymraeg. Ceir mynegai i'r tonau (tudalen rwymo). = A tune book, [19 cent., first half], containing hymn tunes and a few anthems. An index to the tunes is included (fly leaf).

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16550A.
  • file
  • [19 gan., ail hanner].

Llyfr tonau, [19 gan., ail hanner], yn cynnwys anthemau ac emyn-donau. = Tune book, [19 cent., second half], containing anthems and hymn-tunes.

Sacred music,

  • NLW MS 16649A.
  • File
  • [1836x1887] /

A composite volume, [1836x1887], belonging to Richard Owen Edwards, Penderlwyngoch, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, comprising two printed volumes of sacred music by his brother, the Rev. John David Edwards, entitled Original sacred music, composed and arranged by the Rev. John David Edwards, B.A., Curate of Aberdovey ... (Printed by H. Humphreys, Castle Square, Carnarvon, [?1843]), and Original sacred music, composed and arranged by the Revd. John Edwards B.A., Jesus College, Oxford ... ([London, ?1836]); and a number of hymn tunes, some composed by J. D. Edwards, apparently in the autograph of Richard Owen Edwards.

Edwards, John David, 1805-1885.

Tune book,

  • NLW MS 16650A.
  • File
  • [1833x1836] /

Tune book, [1833x1836], of Richard Edwards, probably Richard Owen Edwards, Penderlwyngoch, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, containing hymn tunes by him and others, and notes in English and Welsh on the rudiments and instruction of music.

Edwards, Richard Owen, b. 1808.

Llyfr tonau,

  • NLW MS 16651A.
  • file
  • 1860.

Llyfr tonau, 1860, o eiddo Lewis Evans, Maesllwyni, Darowen, sir Drefaldwyn, yn cynnwys emyn-donau yn bennaf. Mae mynegai i'r tonau ar y dudalen rwymo a t. 243. = Tune book, 1860, of Lewis Evans, Maesllwyni, Darowen, Montgomeryshire, containing mainly hymn tunes. There is an index to the tunes on the fly-leaf and p. 243.

Tune book,

  • NLW MS 16664A.
  • File
  • [1775x1825].

Tune book, [1775x1825], of David Lewis, Dderwengam, mainly comprising unattributed hymn tunes.

Melus-seiniau Cymru

'Melus-seiniau Cymru', a collection by John Jenkins, [1817]-[1820], with additions to about 1825 (watermarks 1805, 1813 in the fly-leaves), of Welsh tunes, most with the Welsh lyrics added.
The volume is divided into several sections, consisting of 60 psalms and hymns (ff. 2-26, 151-178), 40 hymn-tunes (ff. 28-48), 58 elegies, carols and moral songs (ff. 50-96) and 67 songs on various themes including military and romance (ff. 100-149, 179-190).

Jenkins, John, 1770-1829

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