This book is the second volume of arrangements for the Celtic harp by MonikaMandelartz. The material encompasses diverse songs and tunes from the British Isles, commonly described as 'Celtic Music'. This type of music is often associated with the English publisher John Playford. In the 17th century, he published The English Dancing Master, which contains traditional music as well as tunes of his day (up to the Renaissance). Author Monika Mandelartz, a specialist in historical performance practice, followsPlayford's tradition by arranging parts of the collection for Celtic harp. Thereby, Mandelartz points out that her arrangements constitute a 'snapshot in time'. Her workemphasizes the idea that lively music always allows for change and variation - it must in order to survive. The book includes tunes such as De`il Take the Wars, Scot Cap (Edinburgh Castle), Upon a Summer's Day, Parson's Farewell, Welcome Home Old Rowland, Dissembling Love (The Lost Heart), An Italian Rant, Porter's Lament, Greenesleeves and Pudding Pies (Greenesleeves and Yellow Lace), Jenny Pluck Pears, Remember Me My Deir, Enfield Common, The Sword Dance, and Drive the Cold Winter Away. This book is the second volume of arrangements for the Celtic Harp by Monika Mandelartz. The material encompasses diverse songs and tunes from the British Isles, commonly described as 'Celtic Music'. This type ofmusic is often associated with the English publisher John Playford. In the 17th century, he published The English Dancing Master, which contains traditional music as well as tunes of his day (up to the Renaissance). Author Monika Mandelartz, a specialist in historical performance practice, follows Playford's tradition by arranging parts of the collection for Celtic Harp. Thereby, Mandelartz points out that her arrangementsconstitute a 'snapshot in time'. Her work emphasizes the idea that lively music always allows for change and variation - it must in order to survive. The book includes tunes such as De`il Take the Wars, ScotCap(Edinburgh Castle), Upon a Summer's Day, Parson's Farewell, Welcome Home Old Rowland, Dissembling Love (The Lost Heart), An Italian Rant, Porter's Lament, Greenesleeves and Pudding Pies (Greenesleeves and Yellow Lace), JennyPluckPears, Remember Me My Deir, Enfield Common, The Sword Dance and Drive the Cold Winter Away./ Recueil / Harpe

A Traditional Irish Christmas Carol Arranged for Solo Harp-That Night in Bethlehem is the gorgeous traditional Irish Christmas carol Don Oíche ud i mBeithil. Sylvia has created a 4-verse arrangement playable on lever or pedal harp. Each verse is a bit harder than the one before so less experienced players can play the verses at their level. The music is in the key of E minor (1 sharp). There is one C# lever change in the 3rd verse. Fingerings and chord symbols are included. The lyrics printed in the music are David Monks' English translation. The original Irish Gaelic and a phonetic version are included on the last page. This beautiful Celtic carol will be a wonderful addition to your Christmas repertoire.

Before the 1700s Celtic music was kept alive through the long oral tradition of learning and memorizing tunes without the aid of pen and paper. This collection by Star Edwards features pieces found inhistorical collections dating from the late 1700s and 1800s. These fresh vibrant melodies connect us to our ancestors' desire to capture the distinctive qualities of native traditional music. Suitable for advanced beginnersto intermediate level Harp players the Celtic Harp Anthology is a compilation from twenty-one collections that were the proud work of spirited countrymen and women. Within these pages you will find the strainsof music that filled gleaming white-thatched homes with joy and boundless energy. Connect with the heart and soul of a timeless culture and experience the music that eased the hardships of living.  This book isdesigned for use with lever folk Harps (or pedal Harps) that have thirty-three strings or less with G (one and a half octaves below middle C) as their lowest note in the keys of F C G D and A. The tunes are appropriate fornylon or wire-strung Harps and two songs require lever flips.

This book is the second volume of arrangements for the Celtic Harp by Monika Mandelartz. The material encompasses diverse songs and tunes from the British Isles commonly described as 'Celtic Music'.This type ofmusic is often associated with the English publisher John Playford. In the 17th century he published The English Dancing Master which contains traditional music as well as tunes of his day (up to the Renaissance).AuthorMonika Mandelartz a specialist in historical performance practice follows Playford's tradition by arranging parts of the collection for Celtic Harp. Thereby Mandelartz points out that her arrangementsconstitute a 'snapshot in time'. Her work emphasizes the idea that lively music always allows for change and variation - it must in order to survive. The book includes tunes such as De`il Take the Wars ScotCap(Edinburgh Castle) Upon a Summer's Day Parson's Farewell Welcome Home Old Rowland Dissembling Love (The Lost Heart) An Italian Rant Porter's Lament Greenesleeves and Pudding Pies (Greenesleeves and Yellow Lace) JennyPluckPears Remember Me My Deir Enfield Common The Sword Dance and Drive the Cold Winter Away.

Par CALTHORPE NANCY. An illustrated guide to harp playing for the beginning by Nancy Calthorpe. For the folk or non-pedal harp. Learn traditional tunes such as Baptist Johnston - Blow the Wind Southerly - and more. Walton Mfg. and UK product #WM1075. / Niveau : Débutant / Celtic/Irish - Methods / Méthode / Harpe Folk ou Celtique

Evoke the traditional sounds of the Celtic lands with these instrumental arrangements of songs for solo Celtic harp. These 25 tunes are Manx Welsh Irish Scottish Cornish Hebridean and Bretton including pieces by TurloughO'Carolan and Robert Burns. Notes at the end of the book give insights into the meanings of the texts of the songs aiding interpretation and inviting you to experience the ambience of the Celtic lands through their music. Lyricsfor selected songs are given in the notes in English.

Jesus Guridi (1886-1961) was a Spanish composer and organist who championed the continued use and preservation of Basque folk music. He is best remembered for his superb orchestral works such as Basque Melodies which were often transcribed for the Piano.Guridi wrote 7 pieces for the Harp of which Viejo Zortzico is certainly the most popular today. Composed in 1949 and premiered in 1950 it wasn’t published until 1960. Simply entitled Old Zortzico it is inspired by the traditional Basque dance of the same name a popular reel in 5/8 time.

With the exception of two pieces the arrangements in this book of traditional tunes are adapted from the collections of Francis O'Neill Edward Bunting Donal O'Sullivan Manus O'Baoill and Sean Og O'Baoill. Performance notesare included. Standard notation.

Dreamtime is a collection of eighteen lullabies from around the world. Sarajane Williams’s hauntingly beautiful arrangements will soothe and lull the body and soul. An intermediate/advanced lever or pedal harpist willenjoy these lush harmonizations and interpretations of traditional songs all of which require very few lever changes. Some of the lullabies could also provide a pleasant addition to one’s Christmas repertoire. Thecollection includes: Rock-a -Bye-Baby Sleep Baby Sleep Night Song Shepherd’s Cradle Song Hao-Wari Slumber Song of Izumo Suo-Gan Go To Sleep My Child Brazilian Lullaby Irish Lullaby The Gates of Dreamland ChristChild’s Lullaby Russian Cradle Song Four Lullabies Medley (Brahms’ Lullaby All the Pretty Little Horses All through the Night Schubert’s Lullaby) and her original composition Song of the Mourning Dove.

Twenty-Three Classic, Traditional, And Ethnic Wedding Arrangements. Par KOLLE BETH A.. La harpe est l'instrument de la quintessence de mariage. Son image romantique et sound rendent idéal pour la journée spéciale qui représente un jalon important dans la vie de la mariée et groom et leurs familles. La musique qu'ils choisissent restent avec eux dans la mémoire et de sens pour une durée de vie. Cet ouvrage contient une variété de musique classique, traditionnelle et ethnique, quelques pièces que vous reconnaîtra comme 'standards' et certains que vous peut ont jamais entendu parler avant. Sélections dans ce livre peuvent être jouées sur un style ou un type de harpe. Ces mélodies et les pièces ont été choisis parce qu'ils sont dans le domaine public et aussi parce qu'ils pourraient faire la différence entre un mariage ordinaire et très spéciale. Divisé en quatre sections : Préludes, processions, méditations et Recessionals, cette musique offre plus qu'assez des choix pour vous grâce à une cérémonie de mariage entière et la réception. Ces arrangements sont intéressants pour le joueur ainsi que l'auditeur et profitent pleinement des capacités harmoniques... / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Wedding - Solos / Recueil / Harpe Folk ou Celtique

A hand-picked collection of the finest old airs and dance tunes from the Celtic tradition. The music has been arranged for easy Harp but it is suitable for Piano and Keyboard or most other melody instruments. A wide variety of styles and flavours are included in this book and it is a perfect addition to the repertoire of any musician who has interests in Harp Music. This represent the various fashions and approaches of musicians in Ireland Brittany England Wales Cornwall and the Isle Of Man.This edition is complete with a CD of professional demonstration recordings to further help you capture that authentic Celtic character.

A brilliant beginners' DVD that teaches the rudimentary and fundimental skills and techniques needed to play the Autoharp - one of the most beautiful (and easiest)traditional instruments. Step-by-step instruction of everything you need to know from proper use of the chord buttons strumming and fingerpicking techniques and how to pick out melodies and play instrumentals in the styles of the great traditional players. John Sebastian of Lovin' Spoonful presents his detailed but easy method which is perfect for novices and beginners as it teaches how to hold the harp how to tune it play simple strums and co-ordinate the fingers and thumb in fingerpicking for the first time.