Note: this is the revised collection which contains 12 pieces as compared to the original version’s six.
From the arranger:
“This collection contains melodies from the British Isles folk tradition. So that the entire book can be played as a continuous ‘suite’ of background or recital music, the arrangements are written only in the keys of F, C, G, and D and have been placed in an order that (1) presents varied tempo, tonality and meter and (2) facilitates lever and pedal changes. The Harp One part carries the melodic material and principal harmonies and can be played alone as a solo harp arrangement. The Harp Two part is designed to enhance the Harp One
part; it is not suitable for harp solo. Chord symbols are provided so that this book can also be used to accompany any C melody instrument such as flute, pennywhistle, violin, recorder, etc.
“Lever changes are indicated between the staves by both octave number and diamond-shaped notes, while pedal changes are listed below the bass staff. Harmonics should be played on the exact string indicated and not ‘down the octave’ in the manner of Carlos Salzedo. In order to successfully arrange these melodies 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 pieces in this book is four and one-half octaves from low C to high G, although some of the arrangements require less range. This collection contains guitar chords, fingerings, dynamic markings and tempo suggestions to facilitate immediate playing. However, the harper or harpist should use whatever markings best facilitate performance, no matter what this book says!”
Available as a duo score or two individual harp parts. ALL HARPS, INTERMEDIATE.
Table of Contents
- The Delight of Gruffyd ap Cynan (Dm)
- Megan’s Daughter (F)
- Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy) (F-C)
- Galway Piper (C)
- The Last Rose of Summer (C-G)
- Eileen Aroon (Robin Adair) (G-C)
- Annie Laurie (C-G)
- The Queen’s Marsh (Em)
- English Country Garden (G)
- Maids of Mourne Shore (Salley Gardens) (D)
- Loch Lomond/Red is the Rose (D-G)
- Ye Banks and Braes (G-C)
