From the arranger:
“This collection contains a series of variations on the stately theme, Come, Ye Sons of Art, by English Baroque composer Henry Purcell. Each variation has been carefully designed to fit onto one page so that variations can be omitted as desired. The eight-measure repeats can be ignored, if preferred, to shorten the total music time for a more abbreviated rendition of the suite.
“Lever changes are indicated between the staves by octave number and diamond-shaped notes, while pedal changes are listed below the bass staff. In order to successfully arrange the variations for lever harp, a few minor concessions in harmony were necessary. If pedal harpists are bothered by these concessions, they should tastefully ‘fill in’ any missing or altered notes.
“The minimum range needed to play all variations in this book is four octaves, encompassing the notes C to C. No attempt was made to be stylistically correct or to follow the customary rules for perfect seventeenth-century counterpoint. Rather, the variations have a ‘baroque flavor’ to them with a slight touch of contemporary harmonization and voicing.
“Harmonics are to be played on the exact string indicated and not ‘down the octave.’ Metronome markings, fingerings and dynamics are given only as suggestions. The harpist should use whatever tempo, fingerings and dynamic interpretation best facilitate performance, no matter what this book says.”
This arrangement consists of a theme, five variations, and a finale. ALL HARPS, LATE INTERMEDIATE.
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