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

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

(harp version). Par MUHLY NICO. Transcribed for Harp, Falling Berceuse was written for solo piano by Nico Muhly during the Coronavirus lock-down and premiered by the talented musician and cellist Leo Popplewell. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Harpe

15 Solos for Harp Volume 1 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 JohnPlayford. 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 historicalperformance practice follows Playford's tradition by arranging parts of the collection for Celtic harp. Thereby Mandelartz points out that her arrangements constitute a 'snapshot in time'. Her work emphasizes the ideathat lively music always allows for change and variation - it must in order to survive. The book includes tunes such as The Duke of Lorraine's March Nonesuch Black and Grey Virgin Queen I Will Give My Love an Apple The Scots Rant Duke of Grafton's March Kettle Drum Nobody's Jig Spanish Jig Sidh Beag Agus Sidh Mor She Rose and Let Me In and Oranges and Lemons.

Castle on a Cloud is sung by the child Cosette in Les Misérables. It is a hopeful song of her imaginary world where life is beautiful, and she is not subjected to the drudgery of her hard existence. Sylvia Woods has arranged this lilting song for lever or pedal harp. There are 7 lever changes in the piece, so it is for lower intermediate to intermediate level players. Fingerings and lyrics are included, as well as lever and pedal changes. Two, 2-page versions are included: one for lever harps tuned to C, and the other for lever harps tuned to flats. Pedal harpists can play either version. The arrangement for lever harps tuned to C is in the key of D (2 sharps), with A and C lever changes needed. The arrangement for lever harps tuned to flats is in the key of C, with B and G lever changes needed. Either version may be played on most small harps with about 26 strings if you play everything an octave higher than written. There are special instructions in the introduction telling you what you'll need to change if you have a small harp. / Harpe

A combination of 50 well-known and rare Irish tunes all written in the keys in which they are most often played. Also includes extensive notes on playing this type of music.

The ?Flower Duet? is from the 1883 opera Lakme by Leo Delibes. Normally sung by 2 women Sylvia has arranged this lovely song for solo harp. Although you may not be familiar with the title of his lyrical pieces you have probably heard it in commercials for companies such as Ghirardelli Chocolate and British Airways. The sheet music includes two 2-page versions both in the key of A (3 sharps). They are basically the same except that oneis for lever harps tuned to C and the other requires a B-flat. Fingerings are included as well as lever and pedal changes. For intermediate players. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.

The musical journey through this book of folk harp arrangements expose the player to music from the 12th to 20th centuries. Information about the tunes and composers plus lyrics stories and poems give insight to the music andare valuable performance tools. You will enjoy music not usually found in harp repertoire that lies well on the harp with few lever changes.

Arranged for Solo Harp and Harp Duet-Pharrell Williams' fun upbeat 2014 hit song Happy is from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack album. It has become one of the best-selling singles of all time. Sylvia Woods has arranged this happy piece for solo lever or pedal harp. It can be played by advanced beginner to intermediate players. Sylvia has also included a very easy harp duet arrangement. Harp Part 2 can be played by beginning students and Harp Part 1 can be played by advanced beginners. You get BOTH the solo and the duet arrangement in this sheet music. SOLO: The harp solo is arranged for advanced beginner harp players. There are several sharping lever changes required and you need to have levers on F C G andDstrings. The harp range needed is 24 strings from B up to D. If you have a 26-string harp with C as the bottom note you can play this solo if you tune the bottom C string down to a B. Fingerings and lyrics are included. DUET: Both parts of the duet can be played by advanced beginner harpists. Fingerings and lyrics are included. Part 1 is the easier part and could be played by some beginning students as well. It requires no sharping levers except for the F#s in the key signature. It can be played on a 26-string harp and requires 19 strings from E up to B. Part 2 of the duet is a bit more advanced than Part 1. Sharping levers are required on F C G and D strings and there are two lever changes within the piece. The harp range needed is 24 strings from B up to D. If you have a 26-string harp with C as the bottom note you can play this part if you tune the bottom C string down to a B. The harp solo can be played along with both parts of the duet if you have a larger ensemble with more advanced players. Due to copyright restrictions each player must purchase their own copy of this music. Thank you for your cooperation. Add this fun piece to your repertoire and both you and your audiences will be very HAPPY!