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Flowers of Edinburgh sheet music

“Flowers of Edinburgh” appears here in several score versions of the same tune. Two are credited to Misc Traditional and listed under folk; another is attributed to James Oswald c.1742 and listed under classical. The versions shown open in G major with a 2/2 time signature, and one score gives an opening tempo of 200 BPM. Compare the attributions, titles and score details when choosing a version, and treat historical claims cautiously because the available descriptions are brief.

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Versions at a glance

The scores listed for “Flowers of Edinburgh” include two anonymous traditional versions and one attributed to James Oswald c.1742. All three show a G-major opening key signature and 2/2 time. One score, “The Flowers of Edinburgh. JBAT8.051”, includes an opening tempo of 200 BPM.

Traditional and attributed versions

The anonymous scores are credited to Misc Traditional and listed under folk, while the James Oswald-attributed score is listed under classical. These descriptions show how each score is presented; they do not by themselves settle the tune’s history or define a single authoritative version.

Reading the score details

Opening key and time signature are useful for comparing versions, but they describe the start of each score. Tempo markings and titles can vary between versions, so check the score itself before relying on a single detail.

What is not established

The available descriptions do not establish the tune’s origin, earliest publication, original instrumentation or whether each score is an arrangement.

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Common questions

Is “Flowers of Edinburgh” a traditional tune?

The scores shown treat “Flowers of Edinburgh” as a traditional tune: two versions are credited to Misc Traditional and listed under folk. One further score attributes the piece to James Oswald c.1742 and is listed under classical, so the available descriptions do not give a single composer attribution.

What key is “Flowers of Edinburgh” in?

The listed versions of “Flowers of Edinburgh” show an opening key signature of one sharp, G major. Because these are individual scores rather than a critical edition, the key shown should be checked against the version you choose.

What time signature does “Flowers of Edinburgh” use?

The available versions of “Flowers of Edinburgh” show an opening time signature of 2/2. One score also gives an opening tempo of 200 BPM; the other scores do not show an opening tempo.

Are the available versions of “Flowers of Edinburgh” the same?

The versions of “Flowers of Edinburgh” are not identical in their descriptions. One is titled “The Flowers of Edinburgh. JBAT8.051” and gives an opening tempo of 200 BPM; another is attributed to James Oswald c.1742. All three show G major and 2/2, but the titles and attributions differ.

Which version is attributed to James Oswald?

The score titled “James Oswald - Flowers of Edinburgh” credits James Oswald c.1742 and is listed under classical. The other two scores are credited to Misc Traditional and listed under folk.

How should I choose a version of “Flowers of Edinburgh”?

Compare the attribution, title, opening key, meter and any tempo indication. For “Flowers of Edinburgh”, all listed versions open in G major and 2/2, so the main choice is between the anonymous traditional versions and the James Oswald-attributed score; tempo and title details may also affect the version you pick.