Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method

Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method
Author: Maeve Gilchrist
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1480397504

(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide, designed for anyone just learning to play folk harp. Inside you'll find loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying audio features 56 demo tracks that cover most of the music examples in the book. Covers: the harp and its parts; sitting with the harp; hand position and finger placing; key signatures and meter signatures; scales and arpeggios; the I-IV-V chords; ostinatos and slides; many classic folksongs; and much more!

You Can Teach Yourself Lever Harp

You Can Teach Yourself Lever Harp
Author: Laurie Riley
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1610655583

An updated, step-by-step method for playing the harp. This book can be used alone or with a teacher. the easy-to-follow method produces results for musicians of all levels, and even if you have no prior experience, and varying levels of difficulty are presented in arrangements of familiar musical pieces. All basic techniques and tunes are clearly and thoroughly explained. Specific topics include: how to use this book, how to sit with your harp, how to tune your harp, how to use your hands, plucking the strings, finger placement, basic structural concepts of music and 14 tunes.

Harpsicle(R) Harp Method

Harpsicle(R) Harp Method
Author: Darlene Walton
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2017-09-22
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619117576

The Harpsicle Harp method book is an excellent tool for learning to play the Harpsicle Harp or any size harp from the very beginning. No musical knowledge is necessary to use this method. All the music is written in the keys of C Major and A minor, so no sharping levers or pedals are needed. The guitar chords are displayed above the staff, so the students can add to the written music, or other instruments can accompany the harp. The music is graduated from two fingers to playing with both hands. The music is labeled to allow the students to gradually learn the notes and fingering without stress or frustration. The method contains lessons on the parts of the harp, tuning, stringing, and taking care of your instrument. Also included in the method are reading music, time signatures and counting, placing and bracketing, finger drills, and much more. There are also eighteen songs, starting from very easy and continuing to add to the music, as the student progresses. All songs have labeled notes, to help the students learn notes and fingering. Online video compliments the book, and follows up the written instructions, with video footage, so the student can visually see the method. Includes access to online video.

Hal Leonard Bagpipe Method

Hal Leonard Bagpipe Method
Author: Ron Bowen
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1480385034

(Instructional). The Hal Leonard Bagpipe Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the Great Highland bagpipes. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to the bagpipe chanter. Video lessons of demonstrations of all the examples in the book are included! Lessons include: the practice chanter, the Great Highland Bagpipe scale, bagpipe notation, proper technique, grace-noting, embellishments, playing and practice tips, traditional tunes, buying a bagpipe, and much more!

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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Hal Leonard Sitar Method - Deluxe Edition

Hal Leonard Sitar Method - Deluxe Edition
Author: Josh Feinberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2017-04-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781495076381

(Sitar). The Hal Leonard Sitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play the sitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to sitar and its technique, as well as the practice, theory, and history of raga music. This deluxe edition includes 42 audio tracks for demonstration and play-along, plus over two hours of video lessons. Lessons include: choosing an instrument; tuning; postures; right- and left-hand technique; Indian notation; raga forms; melodic patterns; bending strings; hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides; Tabla and Tanpura practice tracks; changing strings; and much more!

Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp

Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp
Author: Sylvia Woods
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1987-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780936661421

This book teaches the student step by step how to play the harp. Each of the 12 lessons includes instructions, exercises, and folk and classical pieces using the new skills and techniques taught in the lesson. --from publisher description.

Music Theory and Arranging Techniques for Folk Harps

Music Theory and Arranging Techniques for Folk Harps
Author: Sylvia Woods
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1987
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780936661025

(Harp). This book teaches harpers step-by-step the music theory and techniques they need to make their own arrangements. Subjects covered include chords, inversions, keys, accompaniment patterns, transposing, and much more. The book gives plenty of examples and includes more than 90 pieces on which the students can practice their newly gained skills as they progress through the book. Spiral-bound.

50 Irish Melodies for All Harps

50 Irish Melodies for All Harps
Author: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1993
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780936661155

(Harp). 50 wonderful traditional and contemporary Irish melodies arranged by Sylvia Woods for both beginning and advanced hard players. Songs include: The Castle of Dromore * Cockles and Mussels * Danny Boy * The Gartan Mother's Lullaby * Killarney * Limerick Is Beautiful * My Wild Irish Rose * Sweet Rosie O'Grady * Warin' o' the Green * When Irish Eyes Are Smiling * Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral * and more. Also includes an alphabetical index and an index of first lines. Spiral bound. Playable on both lever harps and pedal harps.

The Beatles for Folk Harp (Songbook)

The Beatles for Folk Harp (Songbook)
Author: The Beatles
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1458430316

(Folk Harp). 22 classics from the Fab Four arranged especially for folk harp, including: Across the Universe * And I Love Her * Eight Days a Week * Golden Slumbers * Let It Be * Octopus's Garden * Paperback Writer * Rain * Rocky Raccoon * Twist and Shout * Yellow Submarine * and more.