Popular melodies from the Medieval Period arranged for lever or pedal harp duet. Harp 1 is designed to be a complete solo arrangement while Harp 2 enhances and fills out the first part. Arranged for all harps using only the keys of F, C, G and D, with minimal lever or pedal changes. A range of exactly four octaves from C to C is needed to play all of the duet arrangements. Although these arrangements do not strictly adhere to medieval harmony and rhythm, they are nicely evocative of the Middle Ages.
Table of Contents:
Douce Dame Jolie, Miragres Fremosos, L'homme Arme, Santa Maria, Ja Nuns Hons Pris, Winder Wie Ist, E Dame Jolie, Orientis Partibus, Rosa das Rosas, Kalenda Maya, Reis Glorios, The Dauntless One, Stella Splendens, Chanson, Hymn to St. Magnus, Swa Eyn Vriund, Li Maus D'Amerand#65279;

Fifteen elegant, stately melodies from the Renaissance and early Baroque periods adapted from popular dance tunes, keyboard works and lute songs of the 16th and early 17th centuries. Freely harmonized, they capture the flavor of the period. The "primo" harp part can stand alone as a solo arrangement, while the "secondo" harp part is designed to enhance and fill out the first part. Composers are Gervaise, Dowland, Praetorius, Morley, Arbeau, Caroubel, and the ever popular "Anonymous".

Contents: Bransle de Bourgogne, Galliarde for Queen Elizabeth I, Siciliano, Captain Piper's Gailliarde, Pavane d'Angleterre, Spagnoletta, Bransle de Champagne, Nancie, Pavane: Belle Qui Tiens Ma Vie, L'Espagnoletta, Ladie Laiton's Alman, Pavane: Le Force d'Hercole, Sleep Wayward Thoughts, Bransle de la Torche

Eight popular Christmas pieces arranged beautifully for beginner harpists. All pieces can be played as solos or duos, as each piece includes an optional accompaniment part for a more advanced harpist or pianist. An intermediate level book with the same pieces is available as well. The beginner, intermediate, and accompaniment parts can all be played together. Teachers can play along with students or form duo, trio and small ensemble groups for recitals.