Great French Composers for Folk Harp
Great French Composers for Folk Harp

Author: Sunita Staneslow

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-11

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610650913

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This unique book of 14 lever harp arrangements includes excerpts of some of the most famous French works by Debussy and Ravel, including Clair de lune, the Girl with the Flaxen Hair, and Pavane. the book features classical excerpts but there are five folk tunes and a medieval melody. the level of difficulty ranges from advanced beginner to advanced intermediate.This is a collection of some of the most beautiful French melodies and is a perfect addition to almost every harpist's repertoire. the arrangements all have fingering and dynamics. the keys range from two sharps to one flat, but a full set of levers is needed for several of the more advanced classical excerpts. Eight of the pieces require no lever changes and five of the classical melodies require multiple lever changes.

Classics for Pedal-Free Harp
Classics for Pedal-Free Harp

Author: Chuck Bird

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-04-14

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1610655338

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This book contains 41 arrangements and transcriptions of some of the world's most famous classics. They were carefully selected so that they could be arranged for and played on the pedal free harp, although some of the pieces require retuning the harp in the key of E-flat. Biographical information on many of the composers is also included. the CD contains all of the songs from the book as performed on solo harp by author Susan Peters.

Favorite Harp Tunes - Beautiful American Airs and Ballads
Favorite Harp Tunes - Beautiful American Airs and Ballads

Author: Kim Robertson

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2022-12-06

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1513471805

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Renowned harpist, arranger and instructor, Kim Robertson has created this diverse collection of 25 engaging American melodies for solo folk harp. The selections include traditional Appalachian, patriotic, and cowboy ballads plus lyrical melodies by American composer, Stephen Foster. With the long sustain and resonance of the harp, playing these melodies can serve as a bridge between generations of listeners, young and old.The arrangements are easy to intermediate in difficulty with chord symbols included for optional accompaniment. The grand staff notation is intended for lever harps with up to 36 strings. The key signatures contain up to two sharps or one flat with a few simple lever changes. These arrangements can be simplified or embellished as desired without changing their inherent peaceful and nostalgic effect.

First Harp Book
First Harp Book

Author: B. Paret

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 1987-03

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780793555239

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Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve

Author: Sunita Staneslow

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1609741781

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Christmas Eve is a transcription of the recording by harp virtuoso Sunita Staneslow. It features 16 exquisite holiday tunes written in standard notation for the Scottish clarsach or folk harp.

Christmas Songs for Folk Harp
Christmas Songs for Folk Harp

Author: Chuck Bird

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2018-08-29

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 161911836X

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Beautiful, sparkling, lyrical harp solos on 40 Christmas songs and carols gathered from around the world. The arrangements are wonderfully scored and may be played by non-pedal or pedal harp.

Celtic Music for Folk Harp
Celtic Music for Folk Harp

Author: Leslie McMichael

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2010-10-07

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 1609740459

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This book is intended to be an introduction to a style of music which has a long and noble history that is inextricable intertwined with that of the ancient harp. the tunes contained in this book were chosen for their playability on the folk harp as well as for ease of separating into categories of skill.

Music for the Netherfield Ball
Music for the Netherfield Ball

Author: Suzanne Guldimann

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-03

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780966766486

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For her ninth book of Celtic harp music, Suzanne Guldimann has researched and arranged 18 historic pieces of music drawn from and inspired by Jane Austen's personal collection of music. As a bonus, the not-quite-period English country dance popularized by the 1995 A&E version of Pride and Prejudice is included. The collection features classical pieces by Mozart, Handel and Gluck; and a haunting and romantic selection of the French, Italian, Scottish and Irish traditional airs that were tremendously popular during the late 18th/early 19th century, including several with lyrics by Robert Burns, and two pieces reported to have been among Jane Austen's personal favorites.All of the pieces in the collection are arranged to fit on a small harp with just three octaves, but can also be played on larger harps or on any melody instrument. Each arrangement includes fingering, chord symbols, lyrics when available and historic notes.

Light so Brilliant
Light so Brilliant

Author: Stephanie Claussen

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1619116812

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Add this collection of 21 enchanting arrangements (including "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence," "Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella," and "The Holly and the Ivy") to your Christmas gig bag. These renditions shine as solos but have the richness to cut through background chatter at a holiday party. Evoking an ancient rather than modern setting, they contain variations that intermediate through advanced harpists will find both intricate and satisfying. The entire book can be played cover-to-cover in fifty-five minutes. Suitable for lever harps with 33 strings or more. Contains dynamics, chords, and some fingering suggestions.