For each tune, he often wrote the specific type of dance it accompanied. You will find entries marked "Allemande," "Minuet," "Jig," or "Rant." This makes the an essential primary source for:
Compiled between 1770 and 1772, the manuscript is a handwritten record of dance tunes probably from the Newcastle upon Tyne area. For each tune, he often wrote the specific
Why do dancers obsess over this book? Because Vickers was meticulous about labeling. For each tune
Digitized versions of the manuscript are available for free through various academic and folk music archives. Key repositories include: For each tune, he often wrote the specific
The Great Northern Tunebook: Reviving William Vickers’ Collection of Dance Tunes (c.1770)
