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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1388227 Composed by John Wyeth. Arr…
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Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1388227 Composed by John Wyeth. Arranged by Nancy Eischen. Christian,Contemporary,New Age,Praise & Worship,Spiritual. Score. 3 pages. Nancy E #971825. Published by Nancy E (A0.1388227). From the Heirloom Harp Collection, this traditional favorite is now arranged for harp. Â The traditional has a new spin for easy listening and something new for the performer. Â Suitable for private settings of comfort care, Â to the church service and where I use hymns most, memorial services. Â The music is easy to read with no fingerings suggested as the arrangements also work well for the pianist. Â The double bar lines serve as repeat points for when a little extra time of performance is needed.
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John Wyeth
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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Nancy E
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SheetMusicPlus
Danny Boy
Harp
Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.931101 Composed by Irish Traditional. Arranged by B…
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Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.931101 Composed by Irish Traditional. Arranged by Branka Crowder. Contemporary. Score. 2 pages. Branka Crowder #3436591. Published by Branka Crowder (A0.931101). Danny Boy, Irish traditional arranged for harp (or piano). Intermediate level.
$3.99
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Harp
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Irish Traditional
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Danny Boy
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Branka Crowder
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Danny Boy (Londonderry Air)
Harp
Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.946153 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arr…
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Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.946153 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by Shari Sarazin. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Holiday,World. Score. 4 pages. Shari A. Sarazin #6114461. Published by Shari A. Sarazin (A0.946153). Danny Boy or Londonderry Air is one of Ireland's most beloved traditional tunes well know throughout the world. This arrangement is for lever or pedal harp or piano. There are no lever changes. Enjoy!!!my website: www.sharisarazin.commy you tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oCyJZZyL7znpUlYWmsTqg
$4.99
4.56 €
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Harp
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Traditional Irish
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Danny Boy
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Shari A. Sarazin
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SheetMusicPlus
Kingsfold
Harp
Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.771434 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Cynthia…
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Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.771434 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Cynthia A. Boener. Concert,Contemporary,Easter,Standards. Score. 3 pages. Cynthia Boener #6287609. Published by Cynthia Boener (A0.771434). My arrangement of this lovely traditional hymn-tune. One hymn often associated with this tune is I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say. Intermediate level.
$5.95
5.44 €
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Traditional
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Kingsfold
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Cynthia Boener
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In a minor Groove
Harp
Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.934701 Composed by Bob Siebert. Contempor…
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Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.934701 Composed by Bob Siebert. Contemporary,Jazz. Score. 7 pages. Ariel press #4819885. Published by Ariel press (A0.934701). This solo Harp piece was a winning composition in 2016 Manchester England. It's a fusion of the contemporary jazz idium with traditional classical composition. The performer here is Natasha Gale.
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Harp
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Bob Siebert
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In a minor Groove
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Ariel press
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SheetMusicPlus
Coventry Carol
Harp and Piano
Composed by Traditional; Public Domain. Arranged by JulieAnn Smith. Contemporary Classical…
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Composed by Traditional; Public Domain. Arranged by JulieAnn Smith. Contemporary Classical, Christian, Method, General Instructional, Christmas. Individual Part. 4 pages. Published by JulieAnn Smith Music (S0.273527). - Individual Part - Contemporary Classical,Christian,Method,General Instructional,Christmas - JulieAnn Smith Music
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Harp and Piano
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Traditional; Public Domain
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Public Domain
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Coventry Carol
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JulieAnn Smith Music
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Are You Lonesome Tonight? Arranged for lever harp - no levers required!
Harp
Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1418707 By Kim Kirkman. By Roy Turk…
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Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1418707 By Kim Kirkman. By Roy Turk and Lou Handman. Arranged by Kim Kirkman. 20th Century,Contemporary,Pop,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. Kim Kirkman #1000199. Published by Kim Kirkman (A0.1418707). Are You Lonesome Tonight? Arranged for lever harp, but no levers required. Range also suitable for smallish harp.As sung by Elvis, except I had to change one or two notes in the melody to allow the no lever thing.Left hand changes throughout to create interest.On two pages to facilitate easy of reading.
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Kim Kirkman
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Are You Lonesome Tonight? Arranged for lever harp - no levers required!
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Kim Kirkman
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SheetMusicPlus
White Dress
Harp and mandolin
Instrumental Duet,Piano Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download…
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1219605 By Andrew Joseph. By Andrew Joseph. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 11 pages. Insieme Music and Arts Publishing #815966. Published by Insieme Music and Arts Publishing (A0.1219605). White Dress was composed for and inspired by a dancer friend's solo performance. The main motif is meant to evoke a subtle breeze adding gentle movement to a dancer’s dress. The mandolin and piano/harp should work together to balance the energy of the flowing arpeggios with the operatic crescendos at the end of each section. While the mandolin counter-melody adds some dimension to this piece, it also works for a solo piano performance. Sheet Music includes score and parts.
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Harp and mandolin
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Andrew Joseph
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White Dress
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Insieme Music and Arts Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
Star-Crossed
Harp and mandolin
Instrumental Duet,Piano Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download…
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1219595 By Andrew Joseph. By Andrew Joseph. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Folk,Traditional. 10 pages. Insieme Music and Arts Publishing #815958. Published by Insieme Music and Arts Publishing (A0.1219595). This work evokes a feeling of longing or melancholy which inspired the title. It is important for the mandolin and piano/harp to work together to bring out the melody and it’s variations throughout by approaching each section as it's own entity. This piece is arranged as a sort of theme and variations. It is important for the pianist/harpist to focus on playing a moderately continual rhythm with the arpeggios and for the mandolinist to approach the lines like a vocalist would. “Star-Crossed†would work well in a set in-between more up-tempo works.Sheet music includes the score and parts.
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Andrew Joseph
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Star-Crossed
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Insieme Music and Arts Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
An Sìdhean
Harp
Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.922078 Composed by Alicia Chapple. Celtic…
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Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.922078 Composed by Alicia Chapple. Celtic,Children,Contemporary,Folk,New Age. Score. 2 pages. Alicia Chapple #3686725. Published by Alicia Chapple (A0.922078). An Sìdhean translates as 'The Hill of the Fairies' in Gaelic. It is inspired by an ancient story from Argyll in Scotland and tells the tale of a farmer's wife who was taken away by the 'good people' or fairies of the land. It is suitable for early intermediate players who want to work on developing some different LH running patterns whilst managing a simple melody line. There are also some brushed chords and grace notes which can be optional, although these are musical elements that are regularly used in traditional music and give that special Celtic sound.
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Harp
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Alicia Chapple
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An Sìdhean
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Alicia Chapple
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star for Harp.
Harp
Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914118 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozar…
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Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.914118 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Inga BK. 20th Century,Children,Contemporary,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. Inga BK #4639137. Published by Inga BK (A0.914118). This arrangement is a perfect piece to play for a student recital or a family celebration. The familiar tune will capture any audience.Intermediate level piece.Length 2:16 minutes.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star for Harp.
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Inga BK
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SheetMusicPlus
Vira Variations for Celtic Harp
Harp
Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.889388 Composed by Luis Anjos Teixeira. C…
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Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.889388 Composed by Luis Anjos Teixeira. Concert,Contemporary,Standards. Score. 5 pages. Luis Anjos Teixeira #119737. Published by Luis Anjos Teixeira (A0.889388). Vira Variations - Vira is an Old Dance from the traditional music heritage of Portugal. I wrote this Variations for a ballet performance. This short piece allows different interpretations, and it is ideal for early/intermediates Students. It is a very pleasant piece to hear, and due to its flexibility it can be played in recitals and all kinds of other events. Thanks a lot for taking Your time to read the text and to look at the score. The score and the sound sample where produced with Finale and Garritan instruments. I hope You enjoy and have a lot of fun…Cheers… P.S. - I am a member of the SPA (Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores)…If You have any questions about this Piece, please get in contact with me per e-mail at…silveira.luis@web.de My Music is also at - https://soundcloud.com/anjos-teixeira... and more scores are also here to find - http://profile.musicaneo.com/de/ http://www.minimi-edition.com/home/music/ My site - http://www.anjosteixeira-music.com.
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Luis Anjos Teixeira
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Vira Variations for Celtic Harp
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Luis Anjos Teixeira
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SheetMusicPlus
Poor, Wayfaring Stranger
Harp
Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.771342 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Cynthia…
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Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.771342 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Cynthia A. Boener. Christian,Contemporary,Folk,Gospel,Standards. Score. 2 pages. Cynthia Boener #3572021. Published by Cynthia Boener (A0.771342). Simple and charming arrangement of this early 19th-century folk/gospel hymn, incorporating the use of canon in the repeated melody. Suitable for church services, recitals, funerals, and general repertoire.
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Poor, Wayfaring Stranger
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Cynthia Boener
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SheetMusicPlus
Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella
Harp
Instrumental Duet Harp,Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.899…
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Instrumental Duet Harp,Instrumental Duet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.899488 Composed by Traditional/Public Domain. Arranged by JulieAnn Smith. Christian,Christmas,Concert,Contemporary,Instructional. Score and parts. 4 pages. JulieAnn Smith Music #3260059. Published by JulieAnn Smith Music (A0.899488). 2017 Holiday Contest Entry A bright and cheery rendition of one of Christmas' most classic carols; this arrangement can easily be played on harp or piano! Arranged for small non lever 25/26 string harps; it sounds beautiful on any size harp and also the piano utilizing pedal. Full of harmonics, left hand cross overs, and moving chordal patterns this arrangement of Bring a Torch is lively and a great technical study. Intermediate level.
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Bring A Torch, Jeanette Isabella
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JulieAnn Smith Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Lamentation for McGregor of Roro - Mac Griogair a Ruaro (Upper Intermediate Harp Solo)
Harp
Harp - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.794256 Composed by Traditional Scottish (…
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Harp - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.794256 Composed by Traditional Scottish (Patrick McDonald Collection). Arranged by Stephanie Claussen. Baroque,Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,World. Score. 5 pages. Stephanie Claussen #6685331. Published by Stephanie Claussen (A0.794256). A slow, thoughtful Scottish lament. Written in 1604 after the execution of McGregor of Roro, this melody evokes sorrow but also something of courage and pride in one's heritage.
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Harp
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Traditional Scottish
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Lamentation for McGregor of Roro - Mac Griogair a Ruaro
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Stephanie Claussen
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SheetMusicPlus
The Coolin
Harp
Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.912213 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by H…
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Harp - Digital Download SKU: A0.912213 Composed by Traditional Irish. Arranged by Harpoline. Celtic,Concert,Contemporary,Folk,Sacred. Score. 1 pages. Harpoline #5871387. Published by Harpoline (A0.912213). This well known Irish air has been arranged for lever harp. It needs a lever change in the B-section. There are tenths in the left hand that can also be played as octaves. It is fully fingered, but as always changes can be made. .
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Traditional Irish
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The Coolin
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Harpoline
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SheetMusicPlus
Auld Lang Syne - first tune for easy harp
Harp
Harp - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.849980 Composed by Traditional Scots tune…
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Harp - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.849980 Composed by Traditional Scots tune, 17th century. Arranged by Marilyn Rummel. Celtic,Classical,Contemporary,Holiday. Score. 4 pages. Demand Music #6247395. Published by Demand Music (A0.849980). This is the first tune published for the famous Robbie Burns song, which was substituted for another in a second publication. The second tune has become more well-known, but I think this one is the more beautiful, matching the sentiment of the words. It dates back to the earliest version of this song, in the early 1600's.
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Auld Lang Syne - first tune for easy harp
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Demand Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Psalm 30 - lever harp solo
Harp
Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859362 Composed by Regina Ederveen. Chris…
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Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859362 Composed by Regina Ederveen. Christian,Contemporary,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 3 pages. R. Ederveen #3509371. Published by R. Ederveen (A0.859362). Psalm 30 - harp solo On an old traditional Psalm melody from The Netherlands Composed by Regina Ederveen - harpist in The Netherlands Also playable on piano. Level: advanced intermediate. Duration: 2'07'' For information contact via www.reginaederveen.nl.
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R. Ederveen
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SheetMusicPlus
Down at Sally's Place - Air for Concert Harp & Flute
Harp, Flute (duet)
Instrumental Duet Flute,Harp,Instrumental Duet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.101…
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Instrumental Duet Flute,Harp,Instrumental Duet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1011514 Composed by Klaus H. Schader. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk,Holiday. Score and parts. 5 pages. Maple Mystery Music #5720979. Published by Maple Mystery Music (A0.1011514). Sally's Place is a tune in traditional Irish folk style with classical flavour; it was inspired by a wonderful holiday my wife and I spent in a small cottage in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland.The harp part is also suitable for piano!
$4.99
4.56 €
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Klaus H
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Down at Sally's Place - Air for Concert Harp & Flute
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Maple Mystery Music
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The Pines
Harp and mandolin
Instrumental Duet,Piano Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download…
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin,Piano - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1219601 By Andrew Joseph. By Andrew Joseph. Chamber,Christmas,Classical,Contemporary,Traditional. 12 pages. Insieme Music and Arts Publishing #815964. Published by Insieme Music and Arts Publishing (A0.1219601). “The Pines†was composed on mandolin on an early winter day. The original version is for solo mandolin with optional string quartet. This version incorporates a lot of tremolo or “singing mandolin†throughout. It is helpful to practice adjusting the speed of your tremolo for different tempos and time signatures. The music at the end of each half of this work is meant to evoke a choir and bells which give it a more wintery feeling. This version was arranged for piano/harp with mandolin and would work well in a winter holiday set. Sheet music includes the score and parts.
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The Pines
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Insieme Music and Arts Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
In Blue Light
Harp and mandolin
Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1224330 By And…
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Harp,Instrumental Duet,Mandolin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1224330 By Andrew Joseph. By Andrew Joseph. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Folk,Traditional. 16 pages. Insieme Music and Arts Publishing #820432. Published by Insieme Music and Arts Publishing (A0.1224330). On late Autumn evenings, I often notice that the moonlight brings a cool blue glow to the outside air. With this work, I was trying to capture the feeling of walking outside on a crisp late Autumn evening while taking in the beauty of nature. Regarding the mandolin part, feel free to utilize as little or as much tremolo as you would like – suggestions are written in the score.More information on this mandolinist and composer at: www.andrew-joseph.com This sheet music includes both the score and the parts.
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8.19 €
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Andrew Joseph
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In Blue Light
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Insieme Music and Arts Publishing
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SheetMusicPlus
McEntee's hops
Harp
Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232286 By Christine Morphett. By C…
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Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1232286 By Christine Morphett. By Christine Morphett. Celtic,Contemporary,Irish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Score. 1 pages. Christine Morphett #827972. Published by Christine Morphett (A0.1232286). McEntee's hops is written in honour of both sides of my family - Irish/Scottish on one side and English/French on the other.
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Christine Morphett
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McEntee's hops
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Christine Morphett
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SheetMusicPlus
Mannanan mac Lir
Harp, Flute (duet)
Small Ensemble Flute,Harp - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.912915 Composed by B…
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Small Ensemble Flute,Harp - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.912915 Composed by Brandon Nelson. Concert,Contemporary. Score and parts. 16 pages. Brandon Nelson #1998621. Published by Brandon Nelson (A0.912915). A great piece to show off the talents of mature flute and lever harp performers, this colorful character piece is appropriate for any recital or concert setting. Mannanà n mac Lir occupied several roles in the mythological universe of the Celtic peoples. Most notably, he was considered to be the god of the seas. He was also regarded as a psychopomp-that is, a figure associated with the realm of the dead, acting as a sort of veil between the worlds. In this work, I play on his connection to the sea by quoting the traditional Manx folk tune The Storm Is Up (Callin Veg Dhoan). The tune is developed through several permutations, each portraying a role Mannanà n played. Each movement is ushered to us by a psychopomp veil. With the Churl in the Drab Coat refers to Mannanà n’s association with the trickster figure Bodach an Chota Lachtna. The movement is erratic yet impishly playful. Mannanà n was also regarded as a sort of magician king. In that respect, he was given the role of Guardian of Mag Mell, a place that is comparable to the Nordic conception of Valhalla. Mag Mell was a plain of joy, a kingdom under the sea for a select few. Mannanà n protected this realm with the help of Fragarach, a sword which could slice through any armor and could compel anyone to tell the truth. This movement is bold and heavy in spirit, gradually becoming more dissonant as if portraying an ugly battle to defend this beautiful place. The final veil transports us to the end of times, a fading away of the once-great pantheon. That storm, as all must do, comes to a quiet, peaceful end. Learn more about me at bnelsonmusic.wordpress.com.
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Brandon Nelson
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Mannanan mac Lir
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Brandon Nelson
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