Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer, conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor, his Impromptu-Caprice remains a popular performance piece in the advanced harpists' repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series, Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933, and during this time, he notably conducted the world premiere of Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird. Pierné composed for a variety of instruments, Impromptu-Caprice being one of four solo works by the composer. This Pierné piece for harp contains many characteristics typical of the French style, such as significant tempo changes, flourishes of semiquavers and many alterations in dynamics. Impromptu-Caprice is a varied piece essential to the repertoire of aspiring harpists.
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This sheet music includes two complete arrangements of the popular contemporary Christian Christmas song, Mary, Did You Know? Both 3-page versions are essentially the same, except that the advanced beginner version has only 1 lever (or pedal) change, while the intermediate one has more extensive changes. Both are in the key of G, with D# accidental(s). Feel free to “mix and match” the versions to meet your own abilities. The two versions can also be played together as a duet. Fingerings, chord symbols, and lyrics are included in the music. Add this lovely, meditative song to your Christmas repertoire. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
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Simple Gifts is a lovely American Shaker hymn. It became well-known when Aaron Copland used it in Appalachian Spring. Today it is often heard on TV and in movie scores. Sylvia's arrangement includes several variations, and is for advanced beginners and intermediate harp players. In the key of G with fingerings and lyrics. There are no lever changes. 4 pages. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
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The Disney-Pixar animated movie Brave was filled with wonderful Scottish-flavored music that sounds great on the harp. Sylvia has arranged 6 of the pieces for harp. Some are playable by beginners, and other are a bit more challenging. Merida's Home has 2 arrangements: easy and intermediate. The pieces are in the keys of 1 or 2 sharps, and 2 pieces have easy lever changes. Fingerings and chord symbols are included. The lyrics for Noble Maiden Fair are printed in Gaelic, as well as a phonetic version. Three pieces have English lyrics: Touch the Sky, Learn Me Right, and Into the Open Air. 26 pages of music. Songs include: Noble Maiden Fair, Merida's Home, The Games, Touch the Sky, Learn Me Right, and Into the Open Air. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
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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 one is 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.
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This beautiful, emotional, prayerful entreaty from Les Misérables has been arranged for lever or pedal harp by Sylvia Woods. It is in the key of G (1 sharp) with several D# lever changes. Fingerings and lyrics are included, as well as lever and pedal changes. This 4-page arrangement is for lower intermediate to intermediate players. The range required is 22 strings, from the G that is 10 strings below middle C, up to the G 11 strings above middle C. The final chord has a higher B, but it can be omitted if necessary.
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The classic pop hit arranged for harp solo and for harp and voice or melody instrument by Sylvia Woods. Includes playing tips and lyrics.
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A beautiful arrangement for lever or pedal harp by Sylvia Woods.
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Arranged for harp solo, harp duet, and harp, flute and voice by Sylvia Woods. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
This folio includes the following arrangements:
• Folk harp (lever harp) solo
• Pedal harp solo
• Harp duet score
• Harp #1 duet part
• Harp #2 duet part
• Harp, flute and voice score
• Flute part
• Vocal part
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21 winter songs arranged either for harp solo, harp duet, or one harp with melody instrument. There is a separate pull-out section with the melody instrument parts. Pieces include: Green Grow'th the Holly • Greensleeves • The Humors of Winter • I Saw Three Ships • The Wexford Carol • When Christ Was Born • and more. Spiral-bound.
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French harpist, composer and teacher, Marcel Tournier (1879-1951) wrote important solo repertoire for the harp which expanded the harmonic and technical possibilities of the instrument. His Morning Concert Study is no exception. Composed in 1940, Morning Concert Study remains regularly performed and recorded by harpists. The piece is marked allegro and is in compound meter. Tonality and rhythm are sublimely exploited and there is much use of extended technique. Tournier's Morning Concert Study is suitable to all advanced harpists seeking to explore varied repertoire on the instrument.
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The beloved standard expertly arranged for both lever and pedal harp, complete with lyrics.
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This publication includes six harp arrangements of “Happy Birthday to You.” They can all be played on lever or pedal harp. Three arrangements are in the key of G, and three are in the key of C.
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This happy, popular song by Adam Young of Owl City is great fun! It can be played by advanced beginners, although the rhythm is quite challenging with lots of tied notes and 16th-note off-beats. It is in the key of G, with 2 easy lever changes that may be omitted. Fingerings and lyrics included. 5 pages. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
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Sylvia Woods' arrangement of Gustav Holst's and Christina Rossetti's hauntingly beautiful carol, “In the Bleak Midwinter,” is for advanced beginner and intermediate harp players. Fingerings and chords included. In the Key of G (1 sharp) with no lever of pedal changes. 4 pages of music. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
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Performed by Desislave Nikolova, harp
Accompaniment: Marcelo Ehrlich, flute; Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Nayden Todorov
Mozart's well-known concerto for flute & harp is a beautiful and masterfully written combination of two instruments that require extreme delicacy in combination and against an orchestral backdrop. Mozart composed it in Paris for a French Count and his daughter, and it has a distinctly French style, with a magically interwoven fabric of sound which utilizes both instruments to their fullest. It was the only time Mozart would write for the harp. C'est magnifique! Includes printed score for solo harp, with informative liner notes, and voluminously indexed for ease of practice and performance and access to online audio with four versions of the concerto: a) complete with flute & harp; b) minus harp; c) minus flute; d) minus flute & harp (for 2 players).
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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“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.
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“Variations on an Ancient Tune” by Carlos Salzedo is the third and final work of a series called Three Piecesfor Solo Pedal Harp. Difficult to play, it requires good mastering of the instrument and of its technique, including the pedals. Using the full range of the instrument, this work features numerous trills, glissandos and accidentals among other technicalities and is divided between really fast and more quiet parts. Really delightful, this melodious piece is composed of a main theme and eleven variations: Main Theme (Maestoso) is composed of chords I. A tempo, Graziamente II. Tempo di Bourrée III. Scherzando IV. LIstesso tempo V. Maestoso VI. Vigorosamente VII. Molto piú lento VIII. Vivo risoluto IX. Lento, tempo di Barcaruola X. Como un preludio XI. Fuga Finishing on the main theme “A Tempo,” this wonderful work is an amazing piece to include in a concert or a recital. Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961) was a French harpist and composer who wrote and transcribed numerous pieces for the harp. He also wrote some pedagogical publications for harpists.
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Contents: Sérénade mélancolique, Op. 45 • Crépuscule, Op. 46 • Calme, Op. 47.
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The Water Is Wide is known in Scotland and England as O Waly, Waly. When the song made its way to America, it changed its name and became a “traditional American” tune. Sylvia's arrangement includes several variations, and is for advanced beginners and intermediate harp players. 3 pages, with fingerings. In the key of C with no lever changes. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.
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