Stanley Chaloupka was the principal harpist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 40 years. He wrote this book for composers and arrangers to ?assist them in achieving their desired harp scoring objectives and also encouragea profusion of creative logical harp scoring. The enigma of harp pedals and their function is explained in detail. Glissandos are also extensively discussed as well as chords arpeggios scales harmonics and various specialeffects. 'Rules of thumb' as well as certain basic standards are set and some 'do nots' are specifically listed.? 47 pages paperbound.

Written by Marcel Grandjany on a theme of Haydn Fantasie is a piece for Harp that includes 5 variations of the main theme. Ideally to be played on pedal Harp it would fit the skills and abilities of advanced Harp players. The technical difficulties encountered are various as this piece involves some hand-crossings arpeggios natural harmonies accidental alterations as well as some pedal changes. Marcel Grandjany is a French-born American who lived in the 20th century. He studied with Alphonse Hasselmans at the Paris Conservatoire from the age of 11 and got the First Prize at 13 years old. He composed numerouspieces for Harp of all levels: '3 Very Easy Little Pieces Op. 7' 'Divertissement Op. 29' 'Variation on the Londonderry Air Op. 20' and 'Two Duets for 2 harps Op. 26' among many others.