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Printed Music and Instruction Books for the harp.

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arr. Meinir Heylyn and Gillian Green, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for Four Harps

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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring for Four Harps

Bach's ever-popular cantata movement arranged for harp ensemble.
This arrangement was made initially for eight harp parts and performed on an historic broadcast of the BBC program "Songs of Praise" for the beginning of the new Millennium, 2000. The venue was the new Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Arms Park - the home of Welsh rugby; officially one hundred harps took part, although there were actually one hundred and five!

Intermediate to advanced level.
For pedal or lever harp.
Supplied as score or parts

Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; God's Time is Best

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Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; God's Time is Best

Two J.S. Bach arrangements for harp by Daniel Burton.

These two pieces, for the beginner-intermediate pedal harpist, are a lovely choice of repertory for harp performance at church services, wedding ceremonies, or as devotional music to be played at home.
6 pages

Riley, Laurie, The Jewel & Metamorphosis

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Captivating solos for lever or pedal harp

Two original pieces for lever or pedal harp, intermediate level. The Jewel is a lilting meditative piece in the key of B minor, with no accidentals. The left hand carries the same rhythmic motif throughout, while the right hand is comprised of single notes and two and three-note chords. Metamorphosis has a subtle energy and a jazzy feel. Good for solo performance or as background music. It will capture the attention of your audience with its subtle intensity and dynamics. Key of A minor with no accidentals. Lowest note is F a twelth below middle C. 6 pages.

Staneslow, Sunita (arr.), Jewish Melodies

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Traditional Hebrew melodies arranged for pedal or lever harp

In 1986-87 Sunita Staneslow was the principal harpist with the Jerusalem Symphony. Her wonderful music books are perfect for Jewish weddings and other occasions. The selections in this book include Israeli songs, folk tunes and prayers, and Sephardic melodies. They are arranged for the intermediate lever or pedal harpist. Lever and pedal changes are marked. 17 pages.

Includes:
Jerusalem of Gold
Shalom Aleichem
Adon Olam
Mi Yitnani Of
La Rosa Enflorece
Halicha Lekeisariya
Frailach

Staneslow, Sunita (arr.), Jewish Music for Harp and Flute, vol. 1

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10 Popular Jewish and Israeli melodies with separate flute (or violin) part

These arrangements are designed for harp and flute, or harp and violin. The songs in this first volume are some of the best known and most recognizable Jewish pieces. The editor even gives brief descriptions of each piece and its heritage. These pieces would make a wonderful addition to religious ceremonies. Playable on both the lever and pedal harp. Early intermediate level. 35 pages

Includes:
trad. - Hava Nagila
trad. Hassidic - Rad Halaila
trad. - Sher
S. Carlebach - Uva'u Ha'ovdim
J. Yellen - Yiddishe Mame
trad. Hassidic - Bridal March
trad. Yiddish - Tum Balalaika
M. Warshawsky - Oyfn Pripetshok
S. and E. Zweig - Y'did Nefesh
trad. - Lo Yisa Goy

Owens, Dewey (arr.), Jewish Traditional Music

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A much needed compliation of Jewish music arranged for the harp

The collection helps to fill a gapping void in the harp music repetoire. Dewey Owens has here arranged a wide variety of traditional Jewish pieces for intermediate pedal harpists. The pieces range from solemn and sacred religious music, to lively dance tunes. The music is arranged for pedal harp primarily, but many pieces have no accidentals and could easily be played on a lever harp. 30 pages.

Includes:

Avinu Malkenu ("Our father our king.")
Ba' olam Haba (In the world to come-")
B'Simchat Torah No 2 ("Let us rejoice all together on Simchat Torah")
Chag Purim ("The holiday of Purim is a happy day for the Jews")
Echad Mi Yode'a ("Who knows me?")
Eliyahu Hanavi ("May the prophet Elijah come soon")
Hal'luya ("Halleluyah - praise the Eternal")
Hatikva (National anthem of Israel)
Hava Nagila ("Let us rejoice and be glad")
Hevenu Shalom ("Welcome and peace")
Hi'ne Bo (Handel: See the conquering hero)
Hiney Ma Tov ("How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together")
Hin'ni Muchan ("We are ready to fulfill the commandment")
Karev Yom ("Bring near the day which is neither day nor night")
Ki Mitzion ("Out of Zion shall go forth the Torah")
Kol Nidre (Solemn prayer for Day of Atonement "All vows")
Lay'Hudim ("The Jews had light and gladness and joy and honor")
L'Shana Haba'a No 2 ("Next year in Jerusalem")
Ma Nishtana No 2 ("Why is this night different")
Ma'oz Tzur No 2 (B. Marcello: Hanukkah Anthem)
Natati Etz ("I planted a tree")
Purimspiel ("Come and see out Purimspiel")
Rad Halaila ("Night descends; our songs rise to the skies")
Shabbat Kodesh ("The Sabbath is a day of rest, a day of holiness")
Tehezakna (Work song "Strenghten our hands")
Tzur Mishelo ("Let us thank the Lord whose food we ate")
Unter Dem Kind's Vigele (Cradle song "Under the child's cradle")
V'Nomar L'Fanav ("We will sing unto Him a new song. Hallelujah!")
Yom Tov Purim ("We have a wonderful holiday called Purim")
Yom Ze L'Yisrael ("Sabbath is a day of light, joy and rest")

Staneslow, Sunita (arr.), Jewish Wedding Music, Vol. 2

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More Jewish wedding music intermediate level harpists arranged by Sunita Staneslow

The wonderful book has great arrangements of Jewish wedding music. From haunting pieces celebrating the beauty of the bride to folk and campfire songs, this collection is varied in its contents. All pieces are playable on either a lever or a pedal harp and are arranged at the intermediate level. All lever changes are marked and Sunita also includes the chords for each piece which allows more advanced harpists to create their own accompaniments to the melodies. The book is divided into two sections: Processionals and Recessionals. Also included is a handy reference section about Jewish weddings, in case this is your first time providing the music for this type of service. 17 pages.

Includes:
Processionals:
Hana'ava Babanot
Dodi Li (I Am My Beloved's)
Hodaya
Al Kol Eleh (The Bitter and the Sweet)
L'kha Dodi

Recessionals:
Artza Alinu
Bashana Haba'ah
Hevenu Shalom Alekhem (Peace Be Unto You)
Mitzva G'dola
Od Yishoma

Jewish Wedding Notes

Robinson, Meg, Jody's Jig

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Flowing contemporary piece for advanced beginner, solo lever or pedal harp

A sprightly jig in the key of F. Fun to play and enjoyable listening. Advanced beginner level, can easily be played on a 23 string harp, sounds lovely on the larger harps, too. 4 pages.

For other pieces by Meg Robinson see:
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Trotter, Louise, Johann Strauss' The Blue Danube

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Strauss waltz for lever and pedal harp duet

A delightful duet for lever and pedal harp that is both easy and fun. The lever harp part does not require any lever changes, but does require levers or tuning preset on F and B. Beginner level. 6 page score.

Click here to see Louise Trotter's arrangement of "The Blue Danube Waltz" for solo harp

Woods, Sylvia, John Denver Love Songs

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Love songs by John Denver for solo lever or pedal harp

Thirteen of John Denver's songs arranged for advanced beginner to early intermediate pedal or lever harpists. 47 pages. Includes two arrangemetns of Fly Away, a simple version and a more advanced one. Beautiful romantic songs with touching lyrics, great for wedding or anniversay type gigs.

Includes: Music by John Denver
Annie's Song
Follow Me
Sunshine on My Shoulders
For Baby (For Bobbie)
Leaving on a Jet Plane
My Sweet Lady
Dreamland Express
Goodbye Again
Perhaps Love
Fly Away
I'm Sorry
For You

arr. Laura Zaerr, Join We Now

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Join We Now

This book of holiday music was arranged for multi-level harp ensemble by Laura Zaerr. Each piece is presented in a full score format over multiple pages, and also in separate harp parts. These arrangements are ideal for harp trios and ensembles with three levels of harpists. Harp 1 is the most difficult, with Harp 2 more intermediate, and Harp 3 easiest. Several of the pieces can be played solo or with just two harps.
There are also notes included at the beginning of the book with historical information on each of the tunes.
The book includes the score plus each harp part. 49 pages

Contents
Masters in This Hall
Il Est Né
On the Cold Ground
Noël Nouvelet
To Drive the Cold Winter Away

Andres, Bernard, Jonchets

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Jonchets

These 12 etudes are fun to play and full of the quirky rhythms and nontraditional harmonies employed by harpist and composer Bernard Andres.
A superb collection for developing technique and facility with the harp. These etudes are also great preparatory studies for students planning to perform Andres' advanced pedal harp solos.
23 pages

There is a free notation guide available with explanations of symbols and terms used by harpist composer Bernard Andres.

Landy, Mitch, Jota Aragonesa

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Spanish style piece for solo pedal harp

A Mitch Landy piece inspired by the Jota Aragonesa for piano by Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Bright, playful arrangement of traditional Spanish themes, it is fun to play as an recital or encore piece. Intermediate level, arranged for pedal harp. Contains moderate amount of pedal changes. 6 pages.

Curcio, Stephanie, Joy to the World

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Traditional Christmas carols arranged for beginner level harp duo

An arrangement from Curcio's "Duet Carols For Joy" series. Handel's "Joy to the World" for duo harps. For advanced beginner level pedal or lever harp. Curcio manages to produce an interesting, flavorful sound while still being simple enough to be accessible to beginners. These carols are an excellent opportunity for beginners to learn to play with others at a manageable difficulty level. Separate inserts for harp 1 and 2, as well as a full score of both parts. 6 pages total.

Other carols in the "Duet Carols For Joy" include:
Away in the Manger
Carol of the Bagpipers
Deck the Halls & Fum, Fum, Fum
Go Tell it On the Mountain
Here We Come a-Wassailing
Pat-a-Pan
We Three Kings
What Child is This (Greensleeves)

arr. Janet Witman, Joy to the World

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Joy to the World

An arrangement for two or more harps of this lighthearted Christmas favorite by Janet Jackson Witman.

The first harp part of this arrangement is written only in the treble clef to allow very beginner harpists to join in the holiday harp ensemble cheer. Harp II includes some slightly more advanced harp techniques such as harmonics and left hand arpeggiated accompaniment. A score is also included for the harp ensemble conductor. Two copies of both Harp I and Harp II parts are included to allow even more harpists to join in!

arr. Eleanor Fell, Joyful Hymns for the Soul

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Joyful Hymns for the Soul

A medley of "Joyful Hymns for the Soul" arranged for pedal harp by Eleanor Fell. Also included is a CD of this music recorded by Eleanor Fell.

This medley (perfect for services, weddings, recitals, etc) is great for intermediate level pedal harpists! This collection has fairly straightforward pedal changes and an arpeggiated bass line over the right-hand melody that is complimented by series of ornamental glissandos, often paired with harmonic melody lines.

Contents
Jesus Loves Me
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
How Great Thou Art
Children of the Heavenly Father
Amazing Grace

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