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Harp Books & Music by Kim Robertson

Searching For Lambs book $15.95
14 selections from Kim's Searching For Lambs CD, arranged by Kim for solo harp. It contains well-known hymns and traditional Celtic melodies. Kim's exotic composition Maya's Return features innovative sound effects, which are thoroughly explained in the book. Arrangements are intermediate to advanced level, in keys of one to three sharps. Two of the pieces have lever changes.

Scottish Ballads and Aires book $14.95
This book includes a great selection of 18 popular Scottish songs. Lyrics are included on separate pages. Two pieces are in 1 flat, the rest are in C or sharp keys. Arrangements are advanced beginner to intermediate level. 64 pages.

Treasures of the Celtic Harp book $12.95
Kim is one of America's premier Celtic harp soloists. Her technique and range of expression are extraordinary as illustrated in these selections from her highly acclaimed CD. The book includes note-for-note transcriptions of all 17 pieces on her recording. Arrangements are for intermediate to advanced harp players, and are in the key of C or sharp keys. Music includes 4 of Kim's original pieces plus the traditional tunes Moving Cloud, The Water Is Wide, Glenlivet, Londonderry Air, Flowers of the Forest, Merrily Kiss the Quaker, Shule Aroon,and more.

Celtic Harp Solos book $14.95
This is a compilation of all of the music in Kim's previous 4 books: Wind Shadows, Water Spirit, Moonrise, and Gratitude/Wild Iris (see listing below for these recordings). There are 45 pieces exquisitely arranged for Celtic harp. Arrangements are easy to intermediate, in key of C or sharp keys. Pieces include: Eleanor Plunkett, Arran Boat Song, Carolan's Dream, Pavane, Lauda, Paduana Alla Venetiana, Blind Mary, She Moves Through the Fair, Castle Kelly, Gratitude, Shenandoah, Fhear a' Bhata, Carolan's Draught, Sonatina, La Rotta, Skye Boat Song,and many more.

Celtic Christmas - 21 Carol Arrangements for Celtic Harp (Revised Edition) book $10.95
This beautiful collection of arrangements includes exact note-for-note transcriptions of 15 pieces from Kim's recording, Celtic Christmas (see below), plus 6 more arrangements. All are in the key of C or 1-2 sharps, except one piece in key with one flat. For the advanced player. Pieces include: Saltarello, Sheep May Safely Graze, The First Nowell, Silent Night, Venite Adoremus, Coventry Carol, Quand li bergie, Veni Emmanuel, Come All Ye Shepherds, Rosa mystica, Entre le boeuf, Christ Child's Lullaby,and more.

Arranging For Folk Harp book $10.95
Imaginative use of chords to accompany a melody is the key to creative harp arrangement. This illustrates a variety of accompaniment patterns & arranging techniques for harpers. First part is a beginner's basic guide to chords, accompaniment patterns, arranging techniques, all in the key of C, including Pachelbel's Canon.The second part includes chord variations,arrangement ideas, special effects, and steps for successful arranging.

Harp Recordings by Kim Robertson:

Wind Shadows CD $15.98
These timeless melodies of her first solo harp recording, given new life by Kim's Celtic harp, include: 4 traditional Irish tunes, 5 by O'Carolan, 2 medieval classics, and 3 of Kim's original lilting compositions.

Wind Shadows Vol.2 CD $15.98
The recording is mostly traditional Irish and O'Carolan music performed on solo harp, including: Foggy Dew, Minstrel Boy, Castle of Dromore, Kathleen Ashore, Banish Misfortune, Butterfly Jig,and more.

Water Spirit CD $15.98 - Temp. unavailable
A supreme recording! 14 truly lovely harp melodies from Ireland, France & Italy, including Carrickfergus, Lagan Love, Pavane, The Parting Glass, Maids of Mourne Shore& Pachelbel's Canon.

Moonrise CD $15.98
A rich and diverse collection of classical, international, and original pieces, masterfully played by Kim. Tunes by George Winston, Dussek, Carolan, A. Ortiz and Kim Robertson make for a varied and wonderful listening experience.

Gratitude CD $15.98
Kim at her best as composer and performer! Joined by cellist Virginia Kron, Kim's compositions are featured, as well as Irish tunes such as: Women of Ireland,and She Moves Through the Fair.

Dance to Your Shadow CD $16.98
On her newest recording, Kim artfully layers harp with pipes, accordion, strings, and fiddles with atmospheric vocalese and an electronic undercurrent for an intriguing fusion of old and new.

The Spiral Gate CD $16.98
Contemporary Celtic experience with cutting edge harp, finely textured vocals, traditional instruments, percussion, and strings.

Angels in Disguise CD $15.98
This album premieres Kim's haunting voice. With a blend of Celtic harp, violin & other instruments, her voice adds a new expressive element to original music and timeless folk melodies. The harp solos are exquisite, as are the duets with renowned fiddler Alasdair Fraser.

Celtic Christmas CD $15.98
17 Yuletide classics & rare treasures given new beauty by Kim's renditions. Included: Saltarello, Sheep May Safely Graze, The First Nowell, Venite Adoremus, Coventry Carol, Quand li bergie, Veni Emmanuel, Andiam mio tesoro, I Wonder as I Wander.

Celtic Christmas Vol.2 CD $15.98
Joined by cellist Virginia Kron, this international Christmas album features French, Spanish, Italian, German, Czechoslovakian, American, Huron Indian tunes and medieval & plainsong.