D'après Les Elfes de Leconte de Lisle-French harpist and composer Henriette Renié (1875-1956) lived in poverty for much of her life. However this did not stop her from composing significant works for the Harp including Legende D'Apres Les Elfes inspired the poem of the same name by French poet Leconte de Lisle. Despite being a talented composer Renié lived at a time where fame and success was socially unacceptable for women. In 1903 she composed her substantial work for Harp  Legende D'Apres Les Elfes. As a highly virtuosic work this Renié piece displays use of cadenza passages exploitation of tonality complex rhythms and variety in performance directions. For advanced harpists Renié's Legende D'Apres Les Elfes is an exciting and varied addition to the repertoire.

The composer writes: 'My approach to writing these works for intermediate level lever harp was to fully embrace the diatonic and/or modal properties of the lever harp and to write into the strengths of the instrument. I also wanted to create works which whilst embedded in stylistically familiar territory also open up less familiar technical and musical elements for new players. For example the ???celtic??? themed works Coire Fhionn Lochan and The Road to Kilchurn Castle are derived from very familiar elements but which challenge the players ability to deal with irregular times and juxtaposed rhythmic material and Reverie which tests the harpists ability to maintain evennesswhile controlling gradual changes of tempo and dynamic within a very familiar technical landscape. One of the other important things was to write works specifically for the lever harp (as opposed to pedal harp) especially given that so much lever harp repertoire consists of arrangements or re-arranged pedal harp music. The lever system offers many advantages over the pedal system including the opportunity to employ chromatic possibilities that would otherwise be impossible. So some of these works indulge and celebrate these idiosyncrasies. I hope you will enjoy playing them as much as I enjoyed writing them.'

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.

This book illustrates a variety of accompaniment patterns and arrangement techniques for the folk harpist. The procedure taught in this book will enable the intermediate to advanced harper to play any melody beautifully on thepedal free harp.

Born in 1929 French composer Pierick Houdy was a student of Olivier Messiaen at the Paris Conservatoire. He led a successful career as director of many institutions and choirs and his compositions remain known to this day Sonata For Harp being no exception. Composed in 1983 Sonata For Harp contributes to a substantial catalogue of works by Houdy. The Sonata comprises three movements and a typical performance lasts about twelve minutes. The work is modern in style and addresses a range of technical features. Suitable for advanced harpists Houdy's Sonata For Harp is anexciting addition to the contemporary Harp repertoire and makes for a evocative performance.

Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before embarking upon a successful composing career. The composer wrote for a variety of instrumentations and his works remain popular to this day Six Pieces for Harp being no exception. Composed in 1916-1917 Six Pieces for solo Harp is suitable for advanced level harpists. Ibert was a unique composer who did not associate himself with any particular style. His music is generally lighthearted often reflecting the composer's wit and humour. The second movement of Six Pieces Scherzetto reflects the composer's humoresqueand quirky nature. Containing a variety of musical aspects and techniques Ibert's Scherzetto from Six Pieces is an exciting addition to the advanced level Harp repertoire.

A graded approach to improving your harp playing- A graded approach to improving your harp playing. These two collections are particularly welcomed by harpists working towards graded examinations. Book 2 in the series: Pedal Harp. Grades 5-8.

Written by François Joseph Naderman (1781-1835) Sonatinas Progressive Op. 92 consists of a series of seven small sonatas. The level of difficulty alternates between intermediate and advanced as these can be played at different speeds but necessitates some strong technique as well as some pedal changes. These Sonatinas Progressive Op. 92 are still considered as some of the most famous pieces of the Harp repertoire today. François Joseph Naderman was a classical harpist composer and teacher at the Paris Conservatoire. His vocation was developed by growing up as the son of a LuthierHarp maker. He also wrote Sonatas for Harp Harp and Cello studies and other pieces.

Peut-on jouer des morceaux de musique actuelle sur un instrument traditionnel comme la harpe ? Bien sûr que oui ! Et pas seulement la harpe à pédales classique, mais aussi la harpe à crochets (ou « harpe celtique »), plus petite et plus maniable, dont l\'étonnante palette sonore ne cesse de gagner en notoriété. La harpiste et professeure de harpe Anne Kox-Schindelin propose ici 14 titres populaires de musique pop de ces dernières décennies. Ses arrangements sont parfaitement adaptés aux possibilités de la harpe à crochets à 34 cordes et conviennent tout autant à la harpe à pédales. Ils viennent ainsi combler une véritable lacune dans le répertoire de la harpe ! / Partitions classique / Cordes / Harpe / DEHASKE

for Pedal and Lever Harpists. Par . This unique collection from well-known harpist Felice Pomeranz features 24 contemporary performance-ready etudes for lever and pedal players with intermediate to advanced capability. The etudes span a variety of difficulty levels and help you master and apply a variety of contemporary practices. Topics covered include: Contemporary scales, harmonies, and progressions · Rhythm practices, such as multi-meters and swing vs. straight feels · Hand independence and stamina · Improvisation skills, comping patterns, and bass lines · Muffling, slides, and articulations · Timbral effects, such as the splat, xylophonic effects, gong, and slap bass sounds. / Date parution : 2022-07-28/ Etude / Harpe

Ces créations musicales novatrices ne sont pas seulement amusant et facile à jouer, mais ravira la harpiste en utilisant toute la gamme des capacités de la harpe à pédales. Ententes contiennent des doigtés, de notations de harpe standard plus d'explications pour exécuter les effets moins connus. Contient également les paroles le cas échéant. Le livre a prose intéressante sur la façon dont les auteurs émulé la sensation du son de la cornemuse sur la harpe plus trivia écossais et de l'information sur la musique écossaise. Téléchargements gratuits d'audio sont disponibles pour une utilisation avec ce titre. / Harpe (Folk Ou Celtique) / 120 pages / niveau : Débutant/Intermédiaire / Partition - Format: 11 X 8,5

Music From The Disney Motion Picture Arranged For Harp; Tangled is Disney's popular animated film from 2010, based on the German fairy tale Rapunzel. This book includes two songs from the movie, arranged for lever or pedal harp by Sylvia Woods: I See the Light and Healing Incantation. Both pieces include lyrics, fingerings, and lever or pedal changes. I See the Light is the love song between Rapunzel and Flynn, sung in the boat during the lantern ceremony. This 5-page intermediate arrangement is in the key of C with F and G lever changes throughout. The range is 31 strings, from the C 2 octaves below middle C up to the E 2 octaves and 2 strings above middle C. The one-page Healing Incantation is the song that Rapunzel sings when her hair creates the magic. It is in the key of 1 sharp, with G and C lever changes. It can be played by advanced beginners with experience in making lever changes. The range is 22 strings, from the E almost 2 octaves below middle C, up to the E 9 strings above middle C. It can be played on many 26-string harps, if played an octave higher than written. Both pieces are included in this sheet music.