b.1713 d.1789
From about 1754, Bremner was in business as a music publisher in Edinburgh. Some of his first publications included Niccolo Pasquali’s “Thorough Bass Made Easy”, “The Rudiments of Music” commissioned as a preceptor for church choirs, and reprints of the fiddle music of William McGibbon.
The guitar was much in vogue at this period and Bremner published guitar arrangements of “Twelve Scots Tunes” and “Instructions for the Guitar”. He supplied music for the prestigious Edinburgh Musical Society and in 1761 published the Six Overtures op.1 of Lord Kelly.
In 1762 Bremner moved his business to London, although the Edinburgh establishment was retained. He continued to enjoy great success and, on his death, his business was bought by Preston & Son.
A 2nd set of Scots songs for a voice and harpsichord
1st edn. (Another copy, later edition)
A collection of Scots tunes for the violin or German flute, and a bass for the violoncello or harpsichord
By William McGibbon with some additions by Robert Bremner.
A collection of airs and marches for two violins or German flutes
Some of which have basses.
Collection of Scots reels or country dances, with a bass for the violon-cello or harpsichord
(Also, 2nd collection. Nos. 13–14, with the dance figures in the English style ).
Compleat instructions for the guitar
Curious collection of Scots tunes with variations for the violin
With a bass for the violincello or harpsichord.
Delightful pocket companion for the German flute
Containing a choice collection of the most celebrated Italian, English and Scotch tunes, curiously adapted to that instrument, [incomplete]. 2nd book.
Harpsichord or Spinnet Miscellany
Being a gradation of proper lessons from the beginner to the tollerable performer; with some rules for time by Robert Bremner. Book 1.
Instructions for the guitar
With a collection of airs, songs, and duets.
Rudiments of Music,or, A Short and Easy Treatise on that Subject
To which is added, a collection of the best church tunes, canons and anthems.
Rudiments of Music, or, A Short and Easy Treatise on that Subject
With a collection of the best church tunes, canons and anthems. With instructions for song, and a plan for teaching a croud.
The Vocal Harmonist's Magazine
Being a collection of catches, glees, canons, and canzonets; selected from the best authors both ancient and modern. No. 1.
Thirty Scots songs for a voice and harpsichord The music taken from the most genuine sets extant, the words from Allan Ramsay “Teatable Miscellany”. 1st edn. (Another copy, later edition)
Twelve Scots songs for a voice or guitar
With a thorough bass, adapted for that instrument.
Curious collection of Scots Tunes
With variations for the violin, and a bass for the violoncello, or harpsichord. (A reprint of Robert Bremner's publication "Curious Collection of Scots Tunes". Edinburgh, 1759).
A Collection of Scots Tunes
By William McGibbon
Some with variations for a violin, hautboy, or German flute, with a bass for a violoncello or harpsichord.
A Collection of Scots Tunes for the violin or German flute
By William McGibbon
And a bass for the violoncello or harpsichord, with some additions by Robert Bremner.