This download includes the score, Harp I and Harp II. My harp duets are consistent in their configuration. Harp I part is the most difficult, and can be played on lever or pedal harp. Harp II part is generally easier, and lap harp friendly. So this duet is suitable for student/teacher duet practice, and for almost any combination of two harp players. Or even an ensemble with several playing each part. The audio sample was digitally produced.

This harp duet arrangement is from my book "Folk Songs, Harp Duet Collection," which contains 10 harp duet arrangements. The Sheet Music Plus Item No. for the book is S0.279057.

ISBN 9781682967188. 9 x 12 inches.

Ten arrangements for two lever or pedal harps for intermediate players and up. Melody divided equally between the players. Tunes appropriate for any front porch or gig. La Paloma; Avalon; Plaisir d'Amour; Hello! Ma Baby; My Wild Irish Rose; Alabama Dream; Merry Widow Waltz; Scottish Trilogy; Tiger Rag; Colonel Bogey March.

This famous Shaker ?quick dance? has many names includingTis a Gift to be Simple, Simple Gifts, and Lord of the Dance.Aaron Copland included the melody in his ballet, Appalachian Spring(1944). Arrangements of Simple Gifts has been sung at three US PresidentialInaugurations (1985, 1993 and 2009).



The Multi-level pieces were initially arranged in an AVersion. When that was completed, it was then simplified to form the BVersion. The B Version has thinner linesand allows more time for placing the fingers. The purpose is to permit harpistsof various playing levels to enjoy performing together.

In the key of D, the melody is divided evenly between parts. There are nopedal or lever changes. Dynamics are clearly marked. Shaker songs were quite sungoften in rounds.

You will receive the Score, Harp I, andHarp II.