As a student of famous harpist Lily Laskine Denise Mégevand (1917-2004) received high quality musical education and was significantly instrumental in the revival of the Celtic Harp. She compiled numerous prolific books for the instrument Play and Learn the Celtic Harp being no exception. The Celtic Harp characteristically has metal strings and is notoriously challenging to play. However Mégevand's Play and Learn the Celtic Harp provides excellent and clear instruction to progression on the instrument. The book addresses general principles of the Celtic Harp intervals arpeggios chords and scales as well as including 13 pieces. For all aspiring players of the Celtic Harp Mégevand's Play and Learn the Celtic Harp provides excellent insight and instruction for beginners.

A comprehensive and easy-to-follow beginner's guide the Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method is designed for anyone just learning to play Folk Harp.With this clear method you'll discover plenty of techniques tips and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying CD contains 56 demo tracks that cover most of the music examples in the book.The Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method covers the following topics:The Harp and its partsSitting with the HarpHand position and finger placingKey signatures and meter signatures Scales and arpeggiosThe I-IV-VchordsOstinatos and slidesMany classic folksongs and much more

with the addition of 65 easy and progressive little studies by Ettore Pozzoli-With clarity of style concepts and exercises this work illustrates the sharp mind and lengthy teaching experience of Maria Grossi. After introducing all the technical capabilities of the instrument the exercises develop the proper position of the hand. Exposed in this progressive manner the student will gradually overcome the subsequent difficulties and will master in a short time the various demands of harp technique while producing a clear bright sound favoring a full sonority and sweet tone. The small studies by Ettore Pozzoli were written specifically for this work and they cultivate the technique in a logical manner while making studying enjoyable.

How to Add Finger Markings to Non-Fingered Harp Music-?Sylvia Woods has done it again! Harp Fingering Fundamentals is a must for every teacher and student. It clearly and concisely shows how to approach harp fingerings in her accessible and charming style. It will be a staple in my studio and should be in your collection too.? ? Felice Pomeranz Professor of Harp Berklee College of Music Boston MA ?Chock-full of common-sense suggestions on fingering from the simplest to the trickiest passages. A real boon for do-it-yourself Harp players and good ideas even for experienced players on how to make the unplayable playable.?? Joyce Rice Harp instructor

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