Arranged for Lever or Pedal Harp-Sylvia Woods has included two harp arrangements of Ed Sheeran's “Perfect” in this folio. Both versions can be played on either lever harp or pedal harp. The first arrangement (pages 1 through 6) is the complete piece. The shorter two-page version on pages 7 and 8 includes only the first verse. It is exactly the same as the first 52 measures of the complete version with a short ending added. This version is perfect for wedding processionals and other occasions when your playing time is limited and you don't want to worry about turning pages.

The Autoharp Chord Chart And Melody-Playing Tips is the perfect size to fit in your Autoharp case and has all you need to know to play both accompaniment and melody on your Autoharp.AutoharpChord Chart And Melody-Playing Tips includes chord charts for both 15-bar and 21-bar Autoharps and shows all of the chords that are used in the available keys on each instrument. There is also a description of the basictechnique used for melody playing. Included is a copy of Amazing Grace with the chords indicated for both melody and accompaniment playing.Autoharp Chord Chart And Melody-Playing Tips has beenexpertly written by international Autoharp champion Alex Usher.

With few studies in existence for the Harp Henriette Reiné's Complete Method of the Harp fills a large gap. Comprising two volumes the first addresses the fudamentals of technique. Renié (1875-1956) was a deeply religious woman who lived in poverty for much of her life. She was a highly accomplished harpist and composer yet she had little triumph due to success being socially unacceptable for women at the time. Reiné's Complete Method of the Harp was written during WWII and remains widely used to this day. Aspects of technique covered in the first volume include pedalling fingering chords scales harmonics arpeggios intervals hand placement and glissandos among other elements. Moreover a helpfully labelled diagram of the Harp is included. Renié's Complete Method of the Harp is an essential accompaniment to all Harp studies.

Translated into English by Geraldine Ruegg-Complete Method For Harp is a method for Pedal Harp written by Henriette Renié. Initially in French this edition is the English version translated by G. Ruegg. This complete method for Harp offers a full technique and a syntax-appendix. From the very beginning this method shows: how to tune a harp how to use pedals how to position yourself (with illustrations and comments); this volume is very progressive and highlights all the important aspects progressively. This book also highlights the methods for trills tremolos crossing hands the intervals by sliding and all the technicalaspects to learn to be able to play most musical works. This method seems to be the book every harpist should have in order to master a perfect technique. Henriette Renié was a virtuoso French harpist born in 1875. With professors such as Alphonse Hasselmans and Théodore Dubois she received the First Prize for the Harp in 1887. She has written numerous works for Harp including chamber music and a concerto.

Par MEGEVAND DENISE. As a student of famous harpist Lily Laskine, Denise Megevand (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, Megevand '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, Megevand 's Play and Learn the Celtic Harp provides excellent insight and instruction for beginners./ Méthode / Harpe

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

Arranged For Celtic Harp-Celtic harpist and vocalist Kim Robertson has redefined the rich traditions of the harp with her innovative style. Combining cutting-edge artistry and a passionate sense of tradition she brings a contemporary touch to acenturies-old instrument. This collection presents 18 Scottish melodies arranged for solo Celtic harp with lyrics included. The selections include one piece in the key of F which will require retuning the B strings to B-flat.

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!

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.

Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor his Impromptu-Caprice remains a popular performance piece in the advanced harpists' repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933 and during this time he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's 'The Firebird'. Pierné composed for a variety of instruments Impromptu-Caprice being one of four solo worksby the composer. This Pierné piece for Harp contains many characteristics typical of the French style such as significant tempo changes flourishes of semiquavers and many alterations in dynamics. Impromptu-Caprice is a varied piece essential to the repertoire of aspiring harpists.

This is the Oboe Part for Witold Lutoslawski's Double Concerto arranged for Oboe Harp and Chamber Orchestra.Originally commissioned by Paul Sacher the work was finished in1980.

This is a collection of 24 harp tunes arranged by Alison Kinnaird MBE. The music has been arranged in a style which is not an antiquarian attempt to recreate it as it might have sounded 200 years ago, but which reflects the living and evolving tradition of Scottish music.This collection, the first of its kind, will be of interest to players who are already familiar with their native idiom, to the classically trained musician who wishes to learn about it, and to the general reader for whom the extensive historical notes may throw light on a little known and very beautiful facet of Scottish history. / Harpe

In this book and accompanying audio Autoharp hall of famer Evo Bluestein provides a beginning approach to a repertoire of songs and Fiddle tunes popular in old-time and bluegrass circles. Basic rhythm chord accompaniment lyrics and music notation make this book useful for other lead instruments as well including Fiddle Mandolin and Voice. A more advanced approach can be found in Evo Bluestein's book 'Autoharp in Four Easy Steps' published byMel Bay. More books and DVDs are available at www.evobluestein.com.Evo Bluestein is known as an expert player in the style pioneered by the late Autoharp master Kilby Snow. Bluestein has also developed two successful andpopular brands of Autoharp The Evoharp and the Sparrowharp built by two world class Autoharp luthiers. In addition to helping many adults learn music on the Autoharp for over thirty years children in numerous schools havelearned to play and sing using the Autoharp in programs that Bluestein has implemented. He is also an accomplished dance caller teaching folk dance as an independent contractor throughout California schools. Bluestein isco-founder of the California Autoharp Gathering. Includes access to online audio featuring Evo Bluestein.

très faciles pour la harpe-French born harpist and composer Marcel Grandjany (1891-1975) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before spending much of his working life in America. His Trois petites Pièces were composed in Grandjany's early career and are simple and enjoyable works suitable for beginner harpists. Grandjany was a teacher of Harp at the Julliard School for 37 years whilst also composing and transcribing many works for the instrument. Made up of three movements Trois petites Pièces begins with a delicate Rêverie (daydream). The second piece a Nocturne contains variations in tempo time signatureand dynamics. The Barcarolle third movement is the most challenging of the three pieces accommodating the key of G? major 6/8 time signature and semiquaver flourishes. All these combined aspects of Trois petites Pièces by Grandjany make for a thrilling performance for beginner harpists.