Billy Joel: For Harp is a fantastic selection of 10 Billy Joel favorites. Each song has been expertly adapted for harp.Billy Joel: For Harp presents each title in two arrangements first at the intermediate/advanced level for pedal harps and large lever harps; the second one at the beginner/intermediate level intended for small lever harps.

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.'

Love Theme from 'Titanic'-Sylvia Woods has created harp arrangements of the popular love theme from the movie Titanic “My Heart Will Go On.” An easy arrangement and an intermediate arrangement are BOTH included in the same piece ofsheet music. They are in the key of G (1 sharp) with no lever or pedal changes. The lyrics are written between the staves so you can sing along while you play. Chord symbols are included in the intermediate version. This song isstill “hot ” and is a “required song” if you play weddings! 6 pages. Playable on both lever and pedal harps.

Arranged for Harp-“Fields of Gold” is a beautiful song composed by Sting on the album Ten Summoner’s Tales. It is a hugely popular piece often being performed at weddings. This piece offers two arrangements by Sylvia Woods that can be played on either the lever or pedal Harp. Both arrangements are four pages long including chord symbols and fingerings. Both arrangements are in the key of C and no pedal or lever changes are needed. The intermediate arrangement requires a Harp range of 22 strings or 3 octaves from C to C the advanced beginner arrangement requires 19 strings from F up to C. If you are playing on a small Harp youshould consider playing an octave higher than written in this arrangement. Both beginner and advanced arrangements are included in this product.  

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.

Ibert's Six Pieces for Harp were published in 1917 shortly after the composer's graduation from the Paris Conservatoire. He was a successful composer writing for a variety of instruments including the Harp such as his Six Pieces. Despite his studies being interrupted by WWI Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) won the Grand Prix de Rome on his first attempt proving his ability from a young age. Ibert enjoyed tackling all styles and form of modernity with equal success. His Six Pieces for Harp display frequent changes of tempo time signature and key signature as well as the use of complexrhythms and varied articulation. The Six Pieces have a continuous romantic theme set near water; 1. Morning on the water 2. Scherzetto 3. Boat in the evening 4. Ballad 5. Reflections in the water and 6. Fantasy. Ibert's Six Pieces are evocative and creative suitable for all intermediate- to advanced-level harpists.

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.

Arranged for Harp-Wondrous Love is a modal hymn from the shape note (also called ?Sacred Harp?) singing popular in churches of Colonial New England. Sylvia's arragement includes three variations and is for advanced beginners andintermediate harp players. 3 pages with fingerings and no lever changes in a C tuning. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.

Scottish and Irish Tunes for Celtic Harp. Discover over two dozen traditional tunes from Scotland and Ireland: a mix of novel and familiar jigs, reels, airs, marches, and strathspeys. Intermediate through advanced harp players will enjoy these lovely melodies and their fresh, sparkling accompaniments. The arrangements include several optional transitions for combining tunes into sets, as heard on Claussen?s album The Road Home from Skye. Suitable for harps with a range of at least two octaves below middle C. Contains dynamics, chords, practical technical exercises, and fingering suggestions.

Arranged for Harp by Sylvia Woods; Two intermediate harp arrangements of this song are included in this sheet music. The first version is for lever harps tuned to the key of C. The second version is for lever harps tuned to flats. Pedal harpists may play either version; pedal changes are included in the music. The arrangements also include playing notes and lyrics. This fun bouncy song is from Michael Bublé's 2013 album To Be Loved.

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.

'In twenty years of playing the Harp I???ve learned many techniques that can take you beyond predictability and into the realm of the unexpected and exciting. These skills can be applied to many playing styles and musicalmoods helping you make your music entertaining and meaningful while playing smoothly and expressively quickly or slowly with a sound that is uniquely yours.In this DVD you???ll find these straightforward techniquesexplained in precise detail so you can apply them to your own playing right away whether you???re an intermediate or advanced player. Enjoy!' - Laurie Riley