A nice collection of American tunes that we sometimes neglect to honor as a rich part of our heritage. Red River Valley has an easy solo version, and an intermediate solo version, both of which can be played together as a duet. Streets of Laredo has an easy solo version and three other versions of a more difficult nature, any of which can be played together, or one after another for an elongated performance of the tune. Shenandoah has an easy harp solo rendition and a version with large chords in the right hand. They can stand alone or be played in duet form. Arkansas Traveler/Turkey in the Straw medley is a clever stand-alone solo. Camptown Races has a very easy solo adaptation, plus two other versions just a bit more challenging, though not much. For Amazing Grace, there is an easy key of C version, a pedal harp key of C version, and an easy key of G version. There is a lower intermediate key of G secondo part, as well as a modulation to the key of C.
Table of Contents: Red River Valley, Streets of Laredo, Shenandoah, Arkansas Traveler, Turkey in the Straw, Camptown Races and Amazing Grace

21 arrangements from many lands. These have been groomed and expertly honed during many tours to Denmark led by Beth Kolle.

Song List: Emma's Waltz, Finland, Norra Råda, Sweden, Harpa Vals, B. Kollé, Polonaise, Sweden (duet), Gråtarevalsen, A. Lindel (Sweden), Who Can Say?, K. Holsinger, Crossing the Divide, C. Roe, Harpa Pols, B. Kollé, Oh Shenandoah, America, On the Way to Stavanger, F. Aalto (USA), The Rights of Man, Ireland, Fanny Po'er, O Carolan (Ireland), Amerikaturen, Norway, Blind-Olav Reinlendar, Norway, Walking Tune, Sweden, Schottis, Sweden, J'ai Passé, Cajun (USA), Cornish Dance, Cornwall (Great Britain), Waltz for Kuisma, L. Keskinen (Finland), Kari Trestakk, Norway, Nordsetervalsen, Norway

Six traditional American melodies arranged for harp solo by Louise Trotter. They were originally improvisations Louise recorded on an album for Sampler Records in 1990, called Shenandoah. Beautiful renditions, in free-form style, notated after the recording was completed. Old Joe Clark is arranged as a hoe-down. Wayfaring Stranger is a lush rendition using extended harmonies. Of intermediate difficulty, these American tunes should be satisfying elements of your repertoire.
Table of Contents: Old Joe Clark, Shenandoah, Black is the Color, Deep River, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen and Wayfaring Stranger.

You just can't beat some of these American folk tunes, and Louise Trotter's editing and arranging skills make them so fun to play and hear. Left hand takes some of the melody for ease in playing. Nicely fingered and easy to read.
Contains: Red River Valley, Arkansas Traveller, and Turkey in the Straw