Two solos in jazz idiom for pedal or non-pedal harp-Two solos in the jazz idiom for Pedal or Non-Pedal Harp by Stewart Green. Stewart Green began writing music for the Piano at an early age. Taking up the Viola and Oboe in his teens he later went to the University College of North Wales (Bangor) where he studied composition with among others William Matthias and Reginald Smith Brindle. Gaining a B. Mus. (hons) degree in 1960 he returned to his old school in Richester to teach class and instrumental music. Four years later he enlisted as oboist to the Band of HM Coldstream Guards which opened many doors including performances of his compositions and arrangements in many National venues on discand broadcast by the BBC on Radios 2 & 3. His years at Bangor had enabled him to fulfil a childhood dream of learning the Harp which he was later able to develop when he left the army and moved with his wife Sue and young family to Lowestoft as a peripatetic woodwind tutor for Suffolk County Music Service. His Flights Of Fancy and Blistering Along! appear on ABRSM and Trinity College Harp examination syllabuses while the Spartan Press publication Saxofun is on Suffolk's own exam syllabus. Since 1999 Stewart has been senior Woodwind Tutor for Suffolk and since 2002 Harp tutor as well! Stewart's recent publication She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain was written for the North Suffolk String Orchestra as was Haunted House. Spookily this received its first performance at Lowestoft accompanied by a July Thunderstorm!

First Lessons Folk Harp is designed for the beginner Harp student who has no prior music training. In this book they will learn to read music notation count rhythm implement important fingering techniques organize practice tune a Harp play common bass patterns and make a decision about which kind of Harp to play.Tips are included to help students get the most out of practicing. The songs serve as examples of Harp basics allowing the student to learn while playing vibrant melodies instead of repetitive or trite exercises. This book features traditional Irish Scottish Welsh Canadian American and Renaissance music. These songs will transport anddelight audiences with their simplicity and profound clarity. They invite us to ancient landscapes steeped in mystery and to experience the traditions of Harping throughout the ages. This book presents two new note readingmethods based on logical predictable music patterns that employ cutting edge techniques. They were developed to move students beyond reading notes as single isolated symbols. The rhythm table compares the different note valuesand rests to each other and visually shows how they are related through counting out rhythm increments.Helpful photos define how important hand positions are on the harp. These are an immense resource for students allowingthem to avoid tension in their hands and prevent injury. Accompanying audio allows them to play along as they learn. Includes access to online audio.

Arranged for Harp Spiral Bound. Over 40 vintage favorites arranged for harp including: All I Have to Do Is Dream - Day-O (Banana Boat Song) - Dream Lover - Fly Me to the Moon - (In Other Words) Fly Me to the Moon - (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear - Lion Sleeps Tonight - Lollipop - Love Me Tender - Put Your Head on My Shoulder - Singin' in the Rain - Teddy Bear (Let Me Be Your) - Witch Doctor - You Send Me - and more. The book includes extensive opening notes on the arrangements and how best to play them whether you're using a lever harp or pedal harp.

For intermediate players Guitare Op.50 is a melodious piece by Alphonse Hasselmans. Composed ideally for pedal Harps this piece includes some pedal changes and some accidental alterations. Three sections can be differentiated: Allegro Moderato (3/8) Pas trop retenu (3/4) and Tempo 1 (3/8). The last part is a variation of the theme played in the Allegro Moderato section. Perfect for a recital this piece for Harp is really enjoyable to play and to listen to. Alphonse Hasselmans (1845-1912) is a Belgian-born French harpist a great composer and renowned professor. He has composed and transcribed numerousworks for the Harp. He also edited and reviewed a collection of works by Bochsa. His most famous piece is a concert piece called The Wellspring Op. 44.

Song Of Songs was first written in 2009 and arranged for chamber ensemble in 2010. The lyrics were by Andrew Hawes and the chamber version was scored for solo Soprano SATB chorus String Quintet and Harp. It is written in six movements each inspired by a section of text from the Old Testament Book of the same name.Patrick Hawes (b. 1958) is a contemporary British composer. He has been building a reputation as one of the foremost composers working in the UK today a position which was cemented when he was appointed as Classic FM’s Composer in Residence for 2006-2007.

Pièce pour harpe-French pianist and composer Serge Lancen (1922-2005) studied at the Paris Conservatoire where he won first prize for composition in 1949. His professional career saw him winning many prizes for his compositions and For Raphaele remains popular in the Harp repertoire. As exemplified in For Raphaele Lancen's compositional style remained attached to the French characteristics featuring luscious melodies balance and clarity of tone. With a typical performance lasting about 2 and a half minutes Pour Raphaele demonstrates the versatility of the Harp addressing flourishes dotted rhythms syncopation and variations in dynamics. For all intermediate harpists Lancen's For Raphaele is a delightful addition to the instrument's repertoire.

Harpe - Ou Harpe Celtique-French harpist Dominig Bouchaud specialises in Breton music as well as adapting the possibilities of the Harp to traditional music. His Blues is a sublime sequence of variations for beginner harpists. With a typical performance lasting around two minutes the initial theme is stated before being varied through use of semiquaver flourishes added chord notes and harmonics. For all aspiring young harpists Bouchaud's Blues provide an alternative exciting work to learn.

Want to get started playing the harp' This book will show you how. Written explanations and plenty of songs help you play right away. You???re introduced to the symbols used in harp music the basics of note reading and fingering.There are new pieces old pieces silly pieces and serious pieces for you to play. And there is a part showing you how to care for your harp and replace strings. Take this book home and learn on your own or take it to a teacherand get some specialized help. It works both ways!

from The Wizard of OZ; This sheet music includes two solo harp arrangements of Over the Rainbow from the classic film The Wizard of Oz. Both versions can be played on either a lever harp or a pedal harp. The easy arrangement is playable by advanced beginners, and requires 2 sharping lever changes. The advanced arrangement includes more chords, and additional sharping lever changes. Fingerings are included. Both versions include the little-known opening verse to this beloved song. The lyrics are printed in the music, so you can sing along as you play! These arrangements are reprinted from Sylvia Woods' harp book of music from The Wizard of Oz.

Brocéliande is a piece for Harp by Annie Challan. Lasting 2’30 minutes this piece was written for elementary level (upper beginner / intermediate level). It can be played on lever or pedal Harps as there are only a few accidentals. This tribute to the magical forest is the perfect piece to be played in recitals. Annie Challan (born in 1940) is a French Harpist who was the youngest player at the Paris Operas when she started working there. She composed numerous pieces for the Harp.

Six Pieces by Francois Couperin has been adapted here for the Celtic Harp or Harp with pedals by Ma té Echeverry. The French Baroque composer was known as Couperin TheGreat?and eventually became court organist and composer. He has been described as a musicians of the highest talent and ability.