A collection of gems -- some familiar and some are unusual, all are traditional tunes from Britain. The solos are superb and the ensemble arrangements are awesome. This book can be utilized by players of beginning to intermediate level. Keys of C, G or D.
Solos: Short-Coated Mary, Fear a'Bhata (The Boatman), Loch Earn, The Skylark, The Electric Jig (by Robin Ellis), and Munro's Rant.
Duet: Rosin the Beau (an exquisite arrangement).
Trios: Oran Sniomhaidh (Spinning Song), Braigh Loch Iall (Braes of Locheil), Picking of Sticks/Cuckolds All in a Row, Be Thou My Vision, Dargason, and June Apple.

Exquisite and historical arrangements of early music for harp. Easy to read with many historical notes and performance suggestions. Because of the notes on the composers, sources and history, this book could also be used for an interesting presentation of early music. Very fulfilling for harpists knowledgeable in historical music, and also makes for well rounded performances. Sometimes early music produces a change in the atmosphere creating a fine ambiance for many an occasion.

England & Scotland:
The Canaries: Straloch Lute MS (c.1627-29), A Scots Tune: Jane Pickeringe Lute Book (c.1616-1650), Come Again, and
Walsingham: John Dowland (1563-1626), Why stays the bridegroom?: Ben Jonson?s Haddington Masque Alfonso Ferrabosco (1608)

Ensemble for 3 harps: Browning Madame: Deuteromelia, Thomas Ravenscroft (1609)

France: Tant que vivray: Claudin de Sermisy (1490-1562), Washerwoman?s Branle: Orchesography, Thoinot Arbeau (1589), Pease Branle: Orchesography, Thoinot Arbeau (1589), Hermit?s Branle: Orchesography, Thoinot Arbeau (1589), Branle d?Ecosse: Orchesography, Thoinot Arbeau (1589)

Italy & the Low Countries: Pavane Ferrareze: Premier Livre de Danseries, Pierre Phalèse (1571),Galliarde Ferrareze: Premier Livre de Danseries, Pierre Phalèse (1571), Quando nascette Ninno: Neopolitan traditional, Pavane: Si par souffrir: Danserye, Tielman Susato (1551), Bergamasca: Bernardo Gianoncelli (1650)

Germany & Spain: La Canarie: Anon., Terpsichore, Michael Praetorius (1612), Bransle de la Torche: Anon., Terpsichore, Michael Praetorius (1612), Canción del Emperador: Mille regretz (Josquin)-Luis de Narváez (1546), Zarambeques:Luz y Norte Musical, L.R. de Ribayaz (1677)

Ensemble for 3 harps: Zarabandas: Luz y Norte Musical, L.R. de Ribayaz (1677)

Solo arrangements of medieval and Renaissance music, from cantigas (13th century Spain) to popular dance tunes from the 16th and 17th centuries. There are two ensembles (for 3 harps): a well-known Praetorius 'Courante' and the Cantiga 282, which has been performed at Somerset and WAFHS.
Table of Contents:
Cantigas de Santa Maria No. 29 , 56, 100, and 282, French Chanson, Avana alla venetiana, Balletto, belo da balar, Branle Pinagay , Nido d'Amore, Doria Colonna, Il Bianco Fiore, Pavaniglia , Italiana, Le Campane di Parigi, Spagnoletta, Courante from Praetorius, Combien que J'aie ensoie.

This book commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Harp Society of America. It is a comprehensive collection of excellent Scottish tunes. Included are 70 arrangements with extensive liner notes on each tune. Some of the contributors are Cynthia Cathcart, Nancy Bick Clark, Judith Peacock Cummings, Corrina Hewat, Ann Heymann, Nancy Hurrell, William Jackson, Alison Kinnaird, Jo Morrison, Jennifer Pratt-Walter, Mary Radspinner, Christine Fraser Ramsey, Sue Richards, Cynthia Shelhart, Wendy Stewart, and Evelyn Tiffany-Castiglioni. Each arrangement has been carefully edited with careful attention to fingerings and placing brackets. There is history on each tune, biographical information on the artists, and extensive harp information with suggested study material. This book is a fabulous resource for anybody interested in Scottish harp music. A bonus is the original artwork by Renata Myers. This work will provide you with a lifetime of information, enjoyment, and repertoire!

Delightful arrangements that will come in handy for that St. Patrick's Day program. Intermediate difficulty, compelling repertoire. Most of the tunes are in the key of G, a few in D, one in A, and one in F. There are a few lever changes here and there.

Table of Contents:
Ballydesmond Polka #2, Blackbird, Butterfly, Cuckoo's Nest, Flowers of Edinburgh, Katie's Rambles, Lanagan's Ball, Trip to Sligo, Leitrim Fancy, Maggie in the Woods, Mist on the Mountain, Nancy McDermott, O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick, Sally Gardens Reel, Sally in the Garden, Swallowtail Jig, Out on the Ocean, Ship in Full Sail.