Download or read book Medieval and Renaissance Music for Folk Harp written by LAURA ZAERR and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20 intermediate - advanced arrangements in this book invite the player on a musical-historical journey from the French trouvères to Tielman Susato. These arrangements use a variety of techniques including harmonics, prés de la table, left hand étouffé, some quick lever changes and the full range of a 36 string harp. for historic purposes, original texts with translations accompany each of the songs as well as historic notes on genres, and short biographies on each of the composers represented.•
Download or read book Medieval Music for Celtic Harp written by LAURIE STAR EDWARDS and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The music of church and traveling musicians dominated the middle ages. Twenty-one tunes are now available and arranged for the Celtic Harp. Book includes song notes and brief historical preface.
Download or read book Medieval and Renaissance Music for Folk Harp written by Laura Zaerr and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20 intermediate - advanced arrangements in this book invite the player on a musical-historical journey from the French trouveres to Tielman Susato. These arrangements use a variety of techniques including harmonics, prés de la table, left hand étouffé, some quick lever changes and the full range of a 36 string harp. For historic purposes, original texts with translations accompany each of the songs as well as historic notes on genres, and short biographies on each of the composers represented.* Contains 20 intermediate-advanced arrangements* Representative of 13 composers from France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Portugal* Spanning the 12th C to the 16th C.* Extensive historical notes with original texts with translations* Wide variety of folk harp techniques used to make each arrangement unique * Intermediate to advanced folk harp arrangements using a wide variety of techniques* Extensive historic notes and original texts with direct translations * Representative of 13 European composers spanning 4 centuries
Download or read book Seven Medieval Songs written by Samuel Milligan and published by Wings Press. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of seven uncommon medieval songs from the 12th to the 14th centuries. Milligan's attractive arrangements of these evocative songs include suggestions for the addition of viola and hurdy-gurdy. Perfect for those preparing voice and harp programs or for just noodling around at home. Milligan is one of the most widely recognized arrangers of harp music alive today.
Download or read book Christmas Songs for Folk Harp written by Chuck Bird and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2018-08-29 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful, sparkling, lyrical harp solos on 40 Christmas songs and carols gathered from around the world. The arrangements are wonderfully scored and may be played by non-pedal or pedal harp.
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 Classics for Pedal Free Harp written by CHUCK BIRD and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 41 arrangements and transcriptions of some of the world's most famous classics. They were carefully selected so that they could be arranged for and played on the pedal free harp, although some of the pieces require retuning the harp in the key of E-flat. Biographical information on many of the composers is also included. the CD contains all of the songs from the book as performed on solo harp by author Susan Peters.
Download or read book Favorite Harp Tunes Beautiful American Airs and Ballads written by Kim Robertson and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned harpist, arranger and instructor, Kim Robertson has created this diverse collection of 25 engaging American melodies for solo folk harp. The selections include traditional Appalachian, patriotic, and cowboy ballads plus lyrical melodies by American composer, Stephen Foster. With the long sustain and resonance of the harp, playing these melodies can serve as a bridge between generations of listeners, young and old.The arrangements are easy to intermediate in difficulty with chord symbols included for optional accompaniment. The grand staff notation is intended for lever harps with up to 36 strings. The key signatures contain up to two sharps or one flat with a few simple lever changes. These arrangements can be simplified or embellished as desired without changing their inherent peaceful and nostalgic effect.
Download or read book The King s Delight written by Suzanne Guldimann and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-13 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest known complete piece of western music to the songs of the medieval troubadours and the dances of the Renaissance, this collection of early music contains 21 songs, airs and dances from England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and ancient Greece. The music is arranged for small harp, but it can also be played on a larger harp, or on any melody instrument. Each piece includes fingering, lyrics, chord symbols, and historical notes. Illustrated by the author.
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 40 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 Christmas Eve written by Sunita Staneslow and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2010-10-07 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas Eve is a transcription of the recording by harp virtuoso Sunita Staneslow. It features 16 exquisite holiday tunes written in standard notation for the Scottish clarsach or folk harp.
Download or read book Exploring the Folk Harp written by JANNA MCCALL GELLER and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a supportive, easy-to-follow style, this big book covers just about everything of interest to harpers, beginning through advanced, and is recommended by players and teachers as an excellent tool to better understand your instrument. It combines a reference on such topics as types of harps, maintenance, harmony and chords, ear playing, arranging, singing, improvising, instructions on how to simplify and personalize the music to suit your playing level and much more with a full range of harp arrangements from Celtic to Classic, including a special emphasis on Renaissance music. The 46 titles include Ash Grove, Greensleeves, Danny Boy, Gymnopedie No.3, Cielito Lindo, Amazing Grace, and more, with complete lyrics
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 The Three Ravens and Other Ballads written by Suzanne Guldimann and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 34 English and Scottish ballads arranged for harp. The ballads date from the fifteenth through the nineteenth centuries, and range from the well known to the rare and unusual. They can be played on a lap harp with a range of just two and a half octaves, or on larger harps. They can also be played on flute, violin, guitar, or any melody instrument. The book includes lyrics, historical notes, and illustrations. The pieces are in the key of C, or in sharp keys. All of the pieces include fingerings and chord symbols.
Download or read book The Harvard Dictionary of Music written by Don Michael Randel and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2003-11-28 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic reference work, the best one-volume music dictionary available, has been brought completely up to date in this new edition. Combining authoritative scholarship and lucid, lively prose, the Fourth Edition of The Harvard Dictionary of Music is the essential guide for musicians, students, and everyone who appreciates music. The Harvard Dictionary of Music has long been admired for its wide range as well as its reliability. This treasure trove includes entries on all the styles and forms in Western music; comprehensive articles on the music of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Near East; descriptions of instruments enriched by historical background; and articles that reflect today’s beat, including popular music, jazz, and rock. Throughout this Fourth Edition, existing articles have been fine-tuned and new entries added so that the dictionary fully reflects current music scholarship and recent developments in musical culture. Encyclopedia-length articles by notable experts alternate with short entries for quick reference, including definitions and identifications of works and instruments. More than 220 drawings and 250 musical examples enhance the text. This is an invaluable book that no music lover can afford to be without.
Download or read book A Performer s Guide to Medieval Music written by Ross W. Duffin and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Performer's Guide to Medieval Music is an essential compilation of essays on all aspects of medieval music performance, with 40 essays by experts on everything from repertoire, voices, and instruments to basic theory. This concise, readable guide has proven indispensable to performers and scholars of medieval music.
Download or read book Cantiga s Renaissance Festival Favorites written by ROBERT BIELEFELD and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2011-12-06 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Players of all kinds of instruments including flute, fiddle, mandolin, recorder, whistle, guitar, harp and more can use this collection of music which is popular at modern renaissance festivals. the music is presented simply, with melody lines and chord symbols, allowing for a wide range of interpretation. In addition to many period dance tunes, the book contains a selection of vocal numbers with lyrics included. Each selection is accompanied by text to suggest ideas for performance, place the music in a modern festival context and provide useful information to those interested in studying historical sources of early music. Cantiga's arrangements of some of the tunes in this book can be heard on the companion recording. They are played at a listening tempo by the ensemble: Wooden flute or recorder, fiddle, cello, harp and percussion.
