Where the Fingers Fall, by Sharon Thormahlen - book $11.95
Contains traditional songs that are very playable on the harp, easy to read, and with harmonies that are pleasing and well done. Music requires at least 3 flats. Chords are included, but not finger markings. Tunes are Blind Mary, Childgrove, Far From Home, French An Dro, Grandfather's Clock, Planxty George Brabazon, Swedish Music Box, Kitty McGee, Morgan Magan, O'Carolan's Draught, The Parting Glass, The Ashgrove, Waltzing Matilda, Simple Gifts.
The Northern Folk Harp, Arranged by Beth Sankey Kollé - book $17.95
This 117-page book contains music from Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Norway, Cape Breton, France, Manx, and Finland. There are 25 tunes in all; each piece has an introductory page. The following tunes have flute parts in addition to the harp part: Carrickfurgus, Innisheer, Brae Lochiel, Schottis 1, and The Shepherd's Daughter.The following tunes have a "harp two" part: Innisheer, Reinlendar1, and Mazurka Michel.This is an excellent book if you want to add some interesting "northern land" tunes to your repertoire! The music is of intermediate difficulty, easy to read, printed on off-white paper with readable-sized notes. Chords are included and measure numbers are marked at the beginning of each system.
Celtic Echoes, by Sally Perreten - book $9.95
Eighteen traditional tunes arranged for the beginning to intermediate folk harper. All are in sharp keys except for two pieces with 1 and 2 flats. Arrangements include: Blackbird; Flowers of Edinburgh; Cuckoo's Nest; Lark in the Morning; Maggie in the Woods; Swallowtail Jig; Leitrim Fancy; Katie's Rambles; Ballydesmond Polka #2; Butterfly;and more.
An Irish Tunebook, by Sue Richards - book $9.95
Sixteen Irish arrangements for beginning to intermediate folk harpers. All are in keys with 1-2 sharps, except one piece which has 1 flat. Tunes include: Beauty In Tears; Down by the Sallie Gardens; Women of Ireland; The Belfast Hornpipe; The Butterfly; Danny Boy; The Emigrant's Farewell; The Gentle Swan;and more.
A Scottish Tunebook, by Sue Richards - book $9.95
Fourteen Scottish arrangements for beginning to intermediate folk harpers. All are in key of C or sharp keys. Tunes include: The Banks of the Lossie; Eilean A'Ghlinne; Highland Boat Song; I Love My Love For Love Again; Pibroch Donald Dhu; Miss Stewart of Grantully; Whistle O'er the Lave O't;and more.
The Celtic Harp - book $12.95
Collection of the finest old airs & dance tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, England, Wales, Cornwall & the Isle of Man, selected by John Loesberg, arr. by Christine Martin/Siobhán Bhreathnach. These 31 arrangements are for beginning harpers and are in the key of C or 1-2 sharps, except for 6 tunes in 1 flat. Included are: John O'Connor, Sally Gardens, Kemp's Jig, Sir Festus Burke, Lord Willoughby, The Miller's Dance.
Celtic Music for Folk Harp, by Laurie Riley and Leslie McMichael book $10.95
This book provides an introduction to a style of music with a long and noble history, intertwined with that of the folk harp. These tunes were chosen for their playability on the folk harp as well as for the level of skill required to play them. Music includes pieces for moderate, intermediate and advanced skill levels. 28 Tunes including: I Lost My Love, The Shearin's No For You, Fairy Dance, The Water is Wide, The Ash Grove, Blind Mary, The Butterfly, The Galway Piper, Charles O'Conor, Carolan's Draught, Kathleen Astor,and more.
The Harp Key, by Alison Kinnaird - book $12.95
A wonderful collection of traditional music for Scottish harp, with notes on arranging Scottish music and the background of each piece. Contains 24 arrangements for intermediate to advanced harpers. Tunes include: Rory Dall's Port, Killiekrankie, The Lament for the Harp Key, The Harper's Dismissal, McLoud's Salute, Royal Lament, The Harper's Land, The Keiking Glasse,and many more. 94 pages.
Banish Misfortune, by Mary Radspinner - book $14.95
Sixteen traditional arrangements for beginning to intermediate folk harpers. All are in key of C or sharp keys, except for 2 pieces with 3 flats. Book contains renditions of early, Celtic, Moorish, and American melodies played on harp; with parts for second harp, bowed psaltery, melody line and fiddle. Great for use in ensembles. Included are: Simple Gifts; Si bheag Si mhor; Banish Misfortune; Cliffs of Moher; Fanny Poer; Greensleeves; Moorish Garden; How Can I Keep From Singing?; Ave Venerabilis Maria;and more.
Legacy of the Scottish Harpers, by Robin Williamson - book/CD set $25
This book illustrates the extraordinary talents of an artist who has enchanted audiences worldwide. Medleys include: The Scotch Cap/Scotland; Almayne/Almane Delorne/Ane Alman Moreiss; The Rushes/Birk and Green Hollin; MacGregor's Lamentation/MacGregor's Search; Gilderoy/Cow the Gowans;and more.
Music for the Heather Folk, by Sue Richards - book $8.95
A wonderful collection of Celtic harp solos from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Selections include: Banish Misfortune, Cliffs of Moher, Kitty's Wedding, Mist Covered Mountains of Home, The Blackbird, Guilderoy, The Dark Isle, Machynlleth, Bonnie Lass o'Bon Accord,and more.
Music from The Dawning of The Day, by Laurie Rasmussen - book $14.95 CD $15.98
15 beautiful arrangements for Celtic harp are from her recording. Tunes include: Brigid O'Malley, The Wild Geese, The Mermaid's Song, Morgan Magan, Sheebeg Sheemore, Squire Wood's Lamentaion, Blind Mary,and more.
The Foggy Dew, by Mary Radspinner - book $14.95 CD $15.98
This book is for the intermediate to advanced lever harp player, with melody line instruments. Most arrangements are harp solos, with several pieces for flute solo with harp accompaniment. Tunes include: Carolan's Draught; Fanny Poer; Petronella; Rights of Man; Glenlivet; Arran Boat Song; Childgrove; The Foggy Dew;and more.
Old Welsh Airs, by Darhon Rees-Rohrbache - book $14.95
This is a collection of fifteen traditional Welsh melodies arranged for lever or pedal harp. Contains very easy lever and pedal changes, fingerings, guitar chords and large typeface. Pieces are in keys of G and C, with easy lever changes on F, C, G, D.
Making Music for Folk Harp, by Susan Raimond - book/CD set $14.95
This book is a great starting place for beginners and teachers who want immediate results. The melodies are easily recognized and simple to play. Most pieces are melody line only with chord notations. Many left hand accompaniment patterns are illustrated and suggested. This is a good book/CD set for beginners' understanding of the heart of the music as well as serving as a melodic springboard for improvisation. Selections range from lighthearted to haunting, evoking the range of human emotions.
