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Printed Music and Instruction Books for the harp.

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Berman Harris, Ruth, Miniatures I (pedal harp)

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Miniatures I (pedal harp)

A collection of original compositions and arrangements by harpist Ruth Berman Harris. These are unique and well arranged pieces that are good for teaching as well as recitals and background music. Fingerings, pedal changes, articulations and placings are well marked. These are pieces that students will be able to use on into their professional career. Suitable for intermediate level pedal harpists. Perfect for many occasions.
15 pages

Contents
Excerpt from En Bateau (Debussy)
Theme From Chopin Waltz
Theme From Chopin Etude
Debby's Waltz
Spring
Ode To Brandoria
Theme From Lucia Di Lammermoor

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Berman Harris, Ruth, Miniatures III (Harp and Cello)

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Miniatures III (Harp and Cello)

This collection contains three original intermediate to upper intermediate level pieces for pedal harp. The pieces are fairly showy, using glissandos, lots of arpeggios, harmonics and rolled chords. Songs can be played separately or in one unit as a concert piece lasting approximately eight and a half minutes. The cello part is significantly challenging.
Collection includes scores for harpist (with notes on the notation) and separate parts for cellist. Score is 15 pages

Contents
Menuet in Four
Song of Guadalajara
Nocturne

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Berman Harris, Ruth, Miniatures III (Harp Solo)

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Miniatures III (Harp Solo)

This collection contains three intermediate to upper intermediate level teaching pieces for pedal harp. They are originals by Ms. Ruth Berman Harris. The pieces are fairly showy, using glissandos, lots of arpeggios, harmonics and rolled chords. At 2-4 pages in length each, these would be excellent recital pieces for students.
Collection is 12 pages

Table of Contents
Minuet in Four
Song of Guadalajara
Nocturne

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Thomas, J.J., Minstrel's Adieu to His Native Land

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Minstrel's Adieu to His Native Land

This pedal harp solo was composed by Welsh harpist John Thomas, who first learned the Welsh triple harp before turning to the study of classical music at the Royal College of Music in London. John Thomas had a long illustrious career as both a harpist and composer and was the official harpist to Queen Victoria. For the intermediate-advanced pedal harpist. 6 pages

Boccherini; arr. Hurst, Minuet

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Minuet

Paul Hurst's arrangement of the minuet movement from Luigi Boccherini's String Quartet in A-major, No. 11. Suitable for the intermediate pedal harpist, this arrangement provides an excellent example of Alberti bass patterns for technical study and includes lovely melodic eighth and sixteenth note runs.
4 pages

Von Wurltzler, Aristid, Modern Sketches: Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow

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Solo for pedal harp utilizing non-traditional playing techniques

A unique solo piece comprised of three minatures (Yesterday - Today - Tomorrow), this piece exposes the harpist to the variety of modern techniques and uses of the harp. A very useful and clearly explained guide to the techniques used is included. For advanced pedal harp. 23 page score with 8 page glossary of symbols and techniques.

From the inside cover:
"The first of three sections shows the harp as it was before 1820, with music in a Romantic vein. The second section reflects on the influence of Bartok and Kolday and represents the harp as it is today. The third section, in which electronic effects are suggested without the use of electric gadgetry, offers a preview of the harp as it will be in the future.

In combination, these three miniatures effectively explore and reveal the wide potential of this exciting and ancient instrument in its contemporary form."

Salzedo, Carlos, Modern Study of the Harp

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Technique, explanation and symbols of tonal effects and the "Five Poetical Studies for Harp Alone"

Salzedo's explanation of technique, fingering and tonal effects is for the harpist and helpful for composers as well. Explains aspects such as fingerings for chord groupings, pedaling, and a thorough explanation of symbols used in harp music for damping techniques and effects such as Tympanic Sounds, Metallic Sounds and the Thunder Effect. Exercises apply explanations to practice. 53 pages. Exercises for advanced players, but if played slowly could be useful to any level. Explanations would also be useful for any level. For pedal harp. Text in English and French.

Includes the Five Poetical Studies for Harp Alone: Flight, Mirage, Inquietude, Idyllic Poem and Communion
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Smetana, Bedrich, Moldau Harp Part

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Moldau Harp Part

The harp part for Bedrich Smetana's 1875 composition Vltava (The Moldau). This work was the second in a series of symphonic poems entitled Ma Vlast (My Homeland) and uses tone painting to evoke the Vltava, or Moldau river, one of Bohemia's most famous rivers. The river flows through the countryside, Prague, and into the German Elbe and the music in this work evokes the various scenes through which the river passes on its journey.
The harp part consists of flowing chords and arpeggios contributing to the overall flowing effect of this work.
Harp part is 3 pages

Peters, Nancy F., Momentos for the Progressing Harp Student

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Momentos for the Progressing Harp Student

A collection of ten solo works for the beginning pedal or lever harpist composed by harpist and teacher Nancy F. Peters. The collection of pieces is progressive, helping the harp student to build solid technique.

The note-reading and technical skills addressed in this collection are the following:
Spotting and playing isolated notes
Grouping of notes which outline either triads or clusters of notes
Reading and executing smooth arpeggios
Close attention to interval differentiation and fingering
Etouffee
Patterns of broken chords with 7ths (encourages use of the fourth finger)
Groups of grace notes, harmonics
Ad lib glissandi

Contents
Dragonflies in the Sun
Trail Ride
Ducks on the Pond
Tug of War
Runaway Balloons
Afternoon Swing
Echoes in the Cave
On the Balance Beam
Rainbows in the Sky
Star Gazing

Colin, Lois, Monica's Wedding

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Traditional Celtic and Celtic wedding tunes, playable on 26 string lever harp

17 arrangements of traditional Celtic tunes by Lois Colin. Appropriate for an intermediate level player and playable on a 26 string lever harp. No lever or pedal changes required in any of the tunes. Beautifully printed. Companion CD available, same title, played by Lois Colin on a 26 string harp. Fingerings given and chord indications included.

Includes:
T. O'Carolan - Fanny Power
T. O'Carolan - Si Bheag Si Mhor
Trad. Irish - Rosen Dubh
Trad. Irish - Slane
Trad. Irish - Mairi's Wedding
R. O'Cathain - Give Me Your Hand
Trad. Irish - Irish Wedding
J. Newton - Amazing Grace
Trad. Irish - The Coolin
Trad. Scottish - Jock O'Hazeldean
F. O'Carroll, C. Walker - Celtic Alleluia
Trad. Scottish - Haste to the Wedding
Trad. Irish - She Moved Through the Fair
Trad. Irish - Sally Gardens
Trad. Scottish - Skye Boat Song
Trad. Irish - The Star of County Down
Trad. Scottish - Haven Green

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Mahan, William, The Montecito Suite

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Montecito Suite (The)

A rich collection of original compositions for folk harp, pedal harp, or keyboard. Composed by William Mahan, these seven pieces are an excellent choice for the beginner-intermediate harpist looking for sweet and delicate pieces for practice and performance. Sultry, swinging and mysterious, these compositions capture the essence of Montecito, CA.
23 pages.
Contains
Montecito Morning
Walking Down Butterfly Lane
The Treasure of San Ysidro
Canyon
Lotusland
Montecito Moon
The View from Eucalyptus Hill

Rice, Joyce, Moonbeams

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Medley for solo pedal or lever harp or harp with cello

A very clever medley! Clair de Lune, In the Evening by the Moonlight, Blue Moon, Moonlight Sonata, and Moon River. Playable on lever or pedal harp, intermediate level. Several lever or pedal changes. The first two tunes are in the key of G, the rest of the piece is in C. A cello part is also included, so the medley can be played as a harp solo or a harp and cello duo. An enjoyable piece for audiences of all ages. 14 pages plus 2 page cello score.

Beethoven, Ludwig van; arr. Thomas, Moonlight Sonata

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Moonlight Sonata

Ludwig van Beethoven's Sonata Quasi Fantasia or "Moonlight Sonata" transcribed for intermediate-advanced pedal harp by John Thomas.

One of Beethoven's most famous sonatas, this heavily chromatic work includes several pedal changes, but otherwise the rolling arpeggios of the melody and the octave accents in the left hand are ideally suited to the harp. This arrangement makes available to pedal harpists this lovely classical work.
5 pages

Beethoven; arr. Burton, Moonlight Sonata 1st Mvmt for 4 Harps

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Moonlight Sonata 1st Mvmt for 4 Harps

An arrangement of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" for four intermediate level pedal harps. This arrangement by Kajetan Attl has been edited and revised by Paul Hurst.

One of Beethoven's most famous sonatas, this heavily chromatic work is well suited for harp ensemble. This arrangement divides the melody and harmony in such a way that there are just a few pedal changes for each harpist. This edition includes a score and separate parts for Harp I, Harp II, Harp III, and Harp IV.

Beethoven; Burton, Moonlight Sonata: Adagio Sostenuto

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Moonlight Sonata: Adagio Sostenuto

An arrangement of the popular first movement of Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" for intermediate pedal harp by Daniel Burton.

One of Beethoven's most famous sonatas, this heavily chromatic work includes several pedal changes, but otherwise the rolling arpeggios of the melody and the octave accents in the left hand are ideally suited to the harp. Burton's arrangement includes pedal markings, which are written in such a way as to very manageable for the harpist.
7 pages

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