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Trad. French; arr. A. Challan, Au Clair de Lune

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French folk song for two harps

The French folk song (this is not the famous piano work of a similar name by Claude Debussy) for two harps. It is written for one pedal harp and one lever harp, but the pedal harp part has only three pedal changes. These could be done as four lever changes by omitting some notes just in measures 13 and 14. If this is done, both parts could be played on a 34 string lever harp. The piece begins in G and modulates to C halfway through. At this point, the Harp I part is playing an obligato treble accompaniment in octaves with some sixteenth notes at quarter note = 92. I f this is too difficult, it could be played as a single line divided up between two hands. The piece should present no great difficulty to two early intermediate players. A good learning piece for ensemble experience. Two identical 3 page parts. Duration is 1.5 min.

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Rabens, Julieanne, Au fond du temple saint

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Au fond du temple saint

"Au fond du temple saint" from George Bizet's opera "The Pearl Fishers" arranged for flute and harp by Julietta Anne Rabens. Bizet (1838-1875) composed "The Pearl Fishers" (Les pêcheurs de perles) in 1863 and "au fond du temple saint," a duet about friendship has become one of the most popular duets of all opera.

This arrangement is for intermediate-advanced pedal harp. The flute plays the famous melody line with the harp playing a series of 16th note arpeggios (after a few lines of eighth-note introduction), emphasizing important harmonies with octaves in the left hand. The flute and harp have important parts in the original orchestration of this work, so it sounds very natural (and close to the original) when performed as a duo by harp and flute.
Score is 6 pages, includes separate part for flute.

Hasselmans, Alphonse, Au Monastere, Op. 29

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Au Monastere, Op. 29

French harpist, composer and teacher Alphonse Hasselmans was professor of harp at the Paris Conservatory. Hasselmans trained a generation of the most important French harpists of the 20th century, including Henriette Renie, Marcel Tournier, Carlos Salzedo, Marcel Grandjany, Lily Laskine, and Pierre Jamet.
This solo piece for the intermediate-advanced pedal harpist begins with a flowing sextuplet figure in the right hand while the left hand plays full, rich melody notes. An interlude of dolce harmonics is followed by a return of this sextuplet figure.
5 pages

Tepper, Ellen, Auld Lang Syne

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Set of variations on Auld Lang Syne for beginner level pedal or lever harp

A compilation of four variations on the tune of Auld Lang Syne each with different levels of difficulty from starting beginner to experienced beginner, in the key of D. Var.1 uses the Scottish snap and rolled chords. Var. 2 uses a moving pattern of eighth notes in the right hand. Var. 3 has harmonics throughout the entire left hand with triad and triads in the right hand. Var. 4 uses majestic rolled chords and arpeggios throughout. A very nice solo addition. 4 pages.

Welker, Laura, Aura of the Celtic Harp

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Aura of the Celtic Harp

Fourteen traditional Celtic tunes arranged for small lever harp by harpist Laura Welker.

This book contains 14 lively and haunting arrangements of traditional Celtic tunes. All songs are in the keys of C or G and are specially arranged for 23-29 string lever harps (4 octaves, C3-C7), though they can be easily played on any harp and at any skill level. Perfect for any sort of performance from weddings to music therapy.
65 pages

Contents
The Ballad of the Foxhunter
The Countess Cathleen
She Moved Through the Faire
Planxty Mary O'Neill/Lillibulero
Star of the County Down
Spancil Hill
O'Neill's Castle
Langstrom's Pony
The Aran Boat
Scarborough Faire
Fisher's Hornpipe/Pachabel's Frolics
Dunmore Lasses
The Road to Lisdoonvarna Set
The Ash Grove/All Through the Night

Andres, Bernard, Automates

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Automates

Twelve solos for intermediate level pedal or lever harp. Tuneful modern interpretations of baroque dance forms, so interestingly written that you won't mind the fact that there are no lever or pedal changes in any of the pieces. Good material for the more advanced gig harpist as well - use the tunes to improvise and make them longer. Intermediate level, but useful in gig harpist repertoire. 25 pages.

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

Thomas, J., Autumn from the Seasons

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Autumn from the Seasons

This idiomatic piece by Welsh harpist and composer John Thomas (1826-1913) is an excellent addition to any harpist's repertory. The piece is divided into three movements and concludes with a resounding cadenza-like Tempo I that is sure to impress friends and audiences alike.
This piece is an advanced-intermediate level of difficulty.
12 pages, pedal changes are marked

Movements:
Andante con molto espressione
Allegro affetuoso (Doppio movimento)
Tempo I

Kosma; arr. Fell, Autumn Leaves

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Standard popular tune arranged by Elenor Fell for solo pedal harp

This arrangement is a gem. A romantic piece with the perfect amount of rich chords and runs. Expressive and breathtaking. Written at the intermediate level for pedal harp. Great for gig harpists. Contains a fair amount of pedal changes, these are marked. 3 pages.

If you like this selection, click here for more of Eleanor Fell's arrangements.

Voltz, Frank, Autumn Moon

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Autumn Moon

This piece possesses the signature sound of Frank's other compositions with dancing rhythms, tasteful glissing and a jazzy flavor. This work, suitable for the beginner-intermediate lever or pedal harpist, was composed by Frank after the Southeastern Harp Weekend 2011. Frank has this to say about the origin of this work:
"While presenting a workshop on composition at Southeastern Harp Weekend 2011, the participants learned the essential elements for creating a composition - so we picked a key, selected a time signature, chose a few notes for the A Section and a few more notes for the B Section - and we began to create our composition. Although we created a delightful little 16-bar piece, I liked its 'bones' and decided to enhance and enlarge it."
4 pages

Bach/Gounod; arr. Burton, Ave Maria

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Ave Maria

Bach/Gounod's Ave Maria arranged for the intermediate pedal harpist by Daniel Burton.

The melody for this work comes from Prelude No. I, Book 1 from Johann Sebastian Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier. The melody was added by Charles Gounod. An oft-requested piece for weddings and other devotional services.
4 pages

Barnwell, Rhett, Ave Maria

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Original version for high voice and lever or pedal harp

Easy version of the Ave Maria for high voice and lever or pedal harp. This is Rhett Barnwell's original composition and the harp part is suitable for even beginner harpists. Great way for beginners to be able to make music with a singer. 3 pages. Text included.

Schubert/ arr. Barnwell, Ave Maria

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Ave Maria

Franz Schubert's Ave Maria is perhaps one of the most requested pieces for harpists performing wedding gigs. This arrangement by Rhett Barnwell has been arranged in two versions for either the lever or pedal harp - there is a beginner-intermediate version and an intermediate-advanced version to allow the harpist the most flexibility in performance. Both versions are 3 pages and lever changes are marked.

Schubert, Ave Maria & Serenade

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Ave Maria & Serenade

Two songs by Schubert (Ave Maria and Serenade) arranged for intermediate-level pedal harp by Daniel Burton. These two arrangements would be great for weddings or other events and they'd also serve well as short little harp solos for intermediate pedal harp students.

The Ave Maria arrangement features a triplet introduction in the right hand and then flows into an arpeggiated left hand accompaniment under the right-hand melody line. The Serenade is also quite lovely, and the two pieces would work beautifully as a set.
8 pages

Bach/Gounod, Ave Maria Accompaniment Book (Bach/Gounod)

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Ave Maria Accompaniment Book (Bach/Gounod)

The beloved text, "Ave Maria," is derived from both scripture and church tradition. Used for centuries as prayer as well as a mantra-like background for meditation, the text ranks among the most beloved in western civilization.
Of the many, many musical settings of this familiar text, there are two which are heard most often, especially, though certainly not exclusively, at weddings. Both compositions are products of the nineteenth century.
Franz Schubert's lyrical art song setting is a three-stanza German leid, almost universally recognized and enjoyed.
More economical with the text and of shorter duration is the Bach/Gounod, "Ave Maria," which is the version arranged in this book. Using the first prelude from Johann Sebastian Bach's Well Tempered Clavier, Book I the French operatic composer Charles Gounod added a soaring melody over the inexorable murmuring of the prelude, which is quoted exactly and in its entirety.
This volume contains two transpositions in E-flat major and F major for use with vocal soloists. Additionally, there is a C major version which may be used with an instrumental soloist. Violin and flute seem most likely, though clarinet (untransposed) or an artful saxophone may also be successful in this key.
And finally, the accompaniment may stand alone as the instrumental prelude which it originally was and yet remains.
15 pages

Contents
Vocal Solo in E-flat Major
Vocal Solo in F Major
Instrumental Solo in C Major

Schubert, Franz; arr. Daniel Burton, Ave Maria Accompaniment Book (Schubert)

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Ave Maria Accompaniment Book (Schubert)

The Schubert Ave Maria Accompaniment Book for harp contains arrangements of this work in five practical keys. The arrangements are by Daniel Burton and are suitable for the intermediate level pedal harpist.

This collection is very useful for harpists playing weddings and other events where this piece might be requested in a certain key to accommodate a singer or melodic instrument. Each arrangement includes the harp part and a melody line that can be played by treble instrument or sung.
11 pages

Five Keys
E-flat Major
F Major
G Major
B-flat Major
C Major

Mozart; arr. Daniel Burton, Ave Verum Corpus

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Late Mozart piece arranged for early intermediate pedal harp

Mozart's lovely Ave Verum Corpus arranged for harp by Daniel Burton. Short, lyrical classical piece appropriate for intermediate level pedal harpists. There are a considerable amount of pedal movements making this unsuitable for lever harpists, but the notes played are not difficult. The piece has text, which is not included, but easy enough to locate on the internet. Mozart composed this Eucharist hymn near the end of his life and he beautifully juxtaposes the harmonic complexity against the melodic simplicity. Quite wonderful. 3 pages.

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