Download or read book Easy Scottish Harp Music written by Sharon Janigian Rondeau and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Scottish Harp Music is a book of ten simple arrangements of traditional Scottish songs new to the harp repertoire. the selections require a 34-string harp. with no lever changes, they are well-suited to beginning or intermediate harpers. Pedal harpists will also enjoy the simplicity and readability of these tunes. Most are 1-2 pages in length. the texts of the songs are provided for historical context.The arrangements are intended for the beginning or intermediate harper to learn new music, coordinate the right-hand melody with a simple left-hand accompaniment, and develop the skills of dynamics and expression.The songs are appropriate for performances at Renaissance Faires, recitals, music therapy sessions, and as relaxing entertainment. for more advanced players, the printed arrangements can be used as an outline and embellished according to the harpist's creative abilities.
Download or read book Easy Celtic Harp Solos written by Laurie Star Edwards and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evoke the traditional sounds of the Celtic lands with these instrumental arrangements of songs for solo Celtic harp. These 25 tunes are Manx, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, Cornish, Hebridean, and Bretton, including pieces by Turlough O'Carolan and Robert Burns. Notes at the end of the book give insights into the meanings of the texts of the songs, aiding interpretation and inviting you to experience the ambience of the Celtic lands through their music. Lyrics for selected songs are given in the notes in English.
Download or read book First Harp Book written by B. Paret and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1987-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harp
Download or read book Traditional FOLK HARP Music of Scotland written by Susan Hutchison and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Scottish Music for Harp For the un-levered, smaller folk harp tuned to the C scale - 19 Scottish favorites beautifully harmonized for the advancing beginner and intermediate player. * Slim, full-sized paperback easily creases to lie flat on music stand. * Large Notes, No Page Turns * No special tuning, levers or pedals needed to play in Major, Minor and Modal keys Contents: Ae Fond Kiss * Arran Boat Song * A Rosebud by My Early Walk (The Shepherd's Wife) * Comin' Thro the Rye * The Baron of Brackley * The Bluebells of Scotland * Captain Campbell * Farewell to Whiskey (The Flying Scotsman) * Green Grow the Rashes * Jock o' Hazeldean * John Anderson, My Jo * Loch Lomand * Mari's Wedding * The Milking Song (Arrane Ben-Vlieaun) * My Love is Like a Red, Red, Rose * The Skye Boat Song * Wild Mountain Thyme * Ye Banks and Braes o' Bonnie Doon * Niel Gow's Lament on the Death of His Second Wife
Download or read book Celtic Music for Folk Harp written by Leslie McMichael and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended to be an introduction to a style of music which has a long and noble history that is inextricable intertwined with that of the ancient harp. the tunes contained in this book were chosen for their playability on the folk harp as well as for ease of separating into categories of skill.
Download or read book Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method written by Maeve Gilchrist and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Instructional). The Hal Leonard Folk Harp Method is a comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide, designed for anyone just learning to play folk harp. Inside you'll find loads of techniques, tips, and fun songs to learn and play. The accompanying audio features 56 demo tracks that cover most of the music examples in the book. Covers: the harp and its parts; sitting with the harp; hand position and finger placing; key signatures and meter signatures; scales and arpeggios; the I-IV-V chords; ostinatos and slides; many classic folksongs; and much more!
Download or read book Harp Fingering Fundamentals written by Sylvia Woods and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses fingerings for runs, repeated notes, enharmonics, chords, left hand patterns, and more. Includes many written examples. With an introduction and two appendices.
Download or read book The Ancient Music of Ireland written by Edward Bunting and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable collection of Irish song is enriched by a 100-page preface and followed by 151 Irish airs arranged for piano, with songs' Irish names, authors, and dates of composition.
Download or read book Tender Shepherd written by Kim Robertson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of melodies for quiet times draws mostly on the rich repertoire of the Celtic folk tradition. The song Tender Shepherd is not included in this book.
Download or read book The Road Home From Skye Scottish Irish Tunes for Celtic Harp written by Stephanie Claussen and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Wedding Music for the Lever Harp written by Beth Kolle and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-30 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The harp is the quintessential wedding instrument. Its romantic image and sound make it ideal for the special day which represents a landmark in the life of the bride and groom and their families. the music they choose will stay with them in memory and meaning for a lifetime. This book contains a variety of classic, traditional, and ethnic music, some pieces you will recognize as standards, and some you may never have heard before. Selections in this book may be played on any style or type of harp. These tunes and pieces have been chosen because they are in the public domain, and also because they could make the difference between an ordinary wedding and a very special one. Divided into four sections: Preludes, Processionals, Meditations, and Recessionals, this music offers more than enough choices to get you through an entire wedding ceremony and reception. These arrangements are interesting to the player as well as the listener and take full advantage of the harmonic capabilities of the lever harp. Includes important and useful tips and suggestions regarding music selections, fees for services, contracts, proper attire, etiquette, and more.
Download or read book Music for the Netherfield Ball written by Suzanne Guldimann and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For her ninth book of Celtic harp music, Suzanne Guldimann has researched and arranged 18 historic pieces of music drawn from and inspired by Jane Austen's personal collection of music. As a bonus, the not-quite-period English country dance popularized by the 1995 A&E version of Pride and Prejudice is included. The collection features classical pieces by Mozart, Handel and Gluck; and a haunting and romantic selection of the French, Italian, Scottish and Irish traditional airs that were tremendously popular during the late 18th/early 19th century, including several with lyrics by Robert Burns, and two pieces reported to have been among Jane Austen's personal favorites.All of the pieces in the collection are arranged to fit on a small harp with just three octaves, but can also be played on larger harps or on any melody instrument. Each arrangement includes fingering, chord symbols, lyrics when available and historic notes.
Download or read book Kim Robertson Celtic Harp Solos written by Kim Robertson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-six Celtic arrangements for folk harp solo. Includes Blind Mary; Berceuse (excerpt), Martin Wynnd's Air; Blackberry Blossom; Give Me Your Hand; Moon Over the Rising Castle; and more!
Download or read book Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp written by Sylvia Woods and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 1987-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches the student step by step how to play the harp. Each of the 12 lessons includes instructions, exercises, and folk and classical pieces using the new skills and techniques taught in the lesson. --from publisher description.
Download or read book Celtic harp music of Carolan and others for solo guitar written by Glenn Weiser and published by Centerstream Publish Editions. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Guitar). This unique publication features 45 harp tunes beautifully arranged for solo guitar. It also includes an introduction to the book's origins, info on the Celtic harp and biographical information on the author and Turlough O'Carolan. Most songs are arranged at an intermediate-level of difficulty and use standard tunings so that classical guitarists can enjoy them as well as steel-string fingerstylists.
Download or read book Music for the Heather Folk written by Sue Richards and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-24 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful collection of 28 Celtic harp solos based on music from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Selections include: Banish Misfortune; the Cliffs of Moher; Kitty's Wedding; Guilderoy; Nyth Y Gwcw; the Mist Covered Mountains of Home; Farewell to Williamstown; Glenlivet; Machynlleth; the Dark Isle; My Dearie; Scotch Mist; I Wish You Would Marry Me Now; Sir Watkins' Jig; Treasure of Sierra Madre; the Blackbird; the Bonnie Lass O'Bon Accord; and more. All selections appear in grand staff notation.
Download or read book Fun with the Folk Harp written by Roxana Goodwin and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to get started playing the harp? This book will show you how. Written explanations and plenty of songs help you play right away. You're introduced to the symbols used in harp music, the basics of note reading, and fingering. There are new pieces, old pieces, silly pieces, and serious pieces for you to play. and there is a part showing you how to care for your harp and replace strings. Take this book home and learn on your own, or take it to a teacher and get some specialized help. It works both ways!
