Great French Composers for Folk Harp

Great French Composers for Folk Harp
Author: Sunita Staneslow
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2011-03-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610650913

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.

Medieval and Renaissance Music for Folk Harp

Medieval and Renaissance Music for Folk Harp
Author: Laura Zaerr
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2010
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780786682324

The 20 intermediate - advanced arrangements in this book invite the player on a musical-historical journey from the French trouveres to Tielman Susato. These arrangements use a variety of techniques including harmonics, prés de la table, left hand étouffé, some quick lever changes and the full range of a 36 string harp. For historic purposes, original texts with translations accompany each of the songs as well as historic notes on genres, and short biographies on each of the composers represented.* Contains 20 intermediate-advanced arrangements* Representative of 13 composers from France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Portugal* Spanning the 12th C to the 16th C.* Extensive historical notes with original texts with translations* Wide variety of folk harp techniques used to make each arrangement unique * Intermediate to advanced folk harp arrangements using a wide variety of techniques* Extensive historic notes and original texts with direct translations * Representative of 13 European composers spanning 4 centuries

Classics for Pedal-Free Harp

Classics for Pedal-Free Harp
Author: Chuck Bird
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610655338

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.

Harp Song - The Golden Thread

Harp Song - The Golden Thread
Author: Mary Umbarger
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2011-04-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610659600

The musical journey through this book of folk harp arrangements expose the player to music from the 12th to 20th centuries. Information about the tunes and composers, plus lyrics, stories and poems, give insight to the music and are valuable performance tools. You will enjoy music not usually found in harp repertoire that lies well on the harp with few lever changes.•

Favorite Harp Tunes - Beautiful American Airs and Ballads

Favorite Harp Tunes - Beautiful American Airs and Ballads
Author: Kim Robertson
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2022-12-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1513471805

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.

Christmas Songs for Folk Harp

Christmas Songs for Folk Harp
Author: Chuck Bird
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2018-08-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 161911836X

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.

Medieval and Renaissance Music for Folk Harp

Medieval and Renaissance Music for Folk Harp
Author: Laura Zaerr
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2011-02-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610650077

The 20 intermediate - advanced arrangements in this book invite the player on a musical-historical journey from the French trouvères to Tielman Susato. These arrangements use a variety of techniques including harmonics, prés de la table, left hand étouffé, some quick lever changes and the full range of a 36 string harp. for historic purposes, original texts with translations accompany each of the songs as well as historic notes on genres, and short biographies on each of the composers represented.•

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve
Author: Sunita Staneslow
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2010-10-07
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1609741781

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.

First Harp Book

First Harp Book
Author: B. Paret
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1987-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780793555239

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