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McDonald & Wood, Canon in D Pachelbel 1

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Pachelbel's Canon in D arranged for pedal harp solo

Pachelbel's Canon in D arranged for harp solo. This is an excellent, full and complete arrangement for the advanced intermediate pedal harpist. Great for gigs and weddings. This arrangement is best suited for pedal harp, but could be modified for lever harp with the exception of one note below the range of a lever harp and some tricky lever changes in the coda.

This arrangement can also serve as Harp 1 part for "Pachelbel's Canon in D arranged for multiple harps by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood." For Harp 2 part, see link below:
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McDonald & Wood, Canon in D Pachelbel 2

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Second harp part for Pachelbel's Canon in D

The second harp part for Pachelbel's Canon in D arranged for multiple harps by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood. For intermediate level pedal harpists, however could be played on lever harp with the exception of one note below the range of a lever harp. Four pages.

For part 1 (which could be played as a solo), see link below:
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Rees-Rohrbacher, Darhon, Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)

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O Holy Night for solo voice and harp

This version of O Holy night offers an arrangement for every harpist. It includes a setting for High voice in F major, medium voice in E-flat major, D major and C major and a version for low voice in B-flat major. All include markings for both pedal and lever harp. The harp accompaniment is of "concert-quality" but is not difficult technically. The text is the original French text to Cantique de Noel. A singable English translation is included which adheres more closely to the French than the usual version. The familiar words to "O Holy Night" are also substitutable, but not included. Occasional fingerings are also included. 20 pages.

Piston, Walter, Capriccio for Harp and Piano

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Neo-classic style harp concerto with orchestra score in piano reduction

An animated capriccio in Neo-classic style originally written for harp and string orchestra. This version of the piece is for harp with piano reduction. For advanced intermediate to early advanced pedal harp. Contains many pedal changes. Harp and piano part notated in duet score format. 19 pages.

Salzedo, Carlos; ed. Kondonassis, The Carlos Salzedo Collection

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Pedal harp solos by Salzedo, includes set of Five Preludes

No harpist in the 20th century has had a more significant impact on development of the instrument than Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961). Famed as a player and teacher, he was also a composer of note whose works reflect his French origins and great support for contemporary musical developments in the 1920s and 1930s. This is a collection all harpists will want to own and cherish. Difficulty level ranges from intermediate to very advanced. This is a collective reprint of the Carl Fischer editions; folk songs and music by Handel, Haydn, Brahms and Anton Rubenstein as well as his delightful Five Preludes. All the selections bear a Carl Fischer copyright dated between 1923 - 1925 and include most of the verbal introductory instructions given by Salzedo appearing in the original editions. Includes a preface by Yolanda Kondonassis. 64 pages.
Includes:
Trad. English Annie Laurie
African American Spiritual Deep River
Handel Largo from Xerxes
Traditional Irish Last Rose of Summer
Gluck Gavotte
Rubenstein Melody in F
Traditional RussianSong of the Volga Boatmen
F.J. Haydn Theme and Variations
Brahms Waltz in A Flat Major
Salzedo Five Preludes: Quietude, Iridescence, Introspection, Whirlwind, Lamentation
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Radspinner, Mary, A Carol Collection

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Traditional Christmas carols from many cultures arranged for advanced beginner harpists

This collection celebrates 6 carols for the Christmas Season. These are luminous wintery pieces which have excellent harmonies, but are still simplistic enough for the advanced beginner harpist. They are arranged for advanced beginner harpers (one piece is early intermediate), in the keys of Gm, Em, Bb, C, G and F. For lever or pedal harp. Contains some accidentals (marked). Includes lyrics. 12 pages.

Includes:
Huron Indian Carol
Breton Carol
Boar's Head Carol
Wexford Carol
Cherry Tree Carol
Sussex Mummers' Carol

Curcio, Stephanie, Carol of the Bagpipers

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Traditional Christmas carols arranged for beginner level harp duo

An arrangement from Curcio's "Duet Carols For Joy" series. 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. 4 pages total.

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

Moring, F. Delores, Carol of the Bells

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Easy arrangement for solo lever or pedal harp of traditional carol

The winter favorite "Carol of the Bells." Arranged for lever or pedal harp. Advanced beginner level. A simple but lovely arrangement in the key of G minor. Playable on a 32 string lever harp, or fewer strings with some octave transpositions. 2 pages.

Palmer, Carol of the Bells (2 harps)

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"Carol of the Bells" for pedal harp duet or ensemble

This delightful duet transcription paints imagery of a winter scene with its high ostinatos and harmonics. For two intermediate level pedal harpists. Contains some pedal changes, these are marked. 3 pages in full score format to allow both players to follow and coordinate better with each other.

Dutton, Thom, Carolan's Ramble to Cashel

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O'Carolan for solo harp, harp duet / ensemble or harp with C treble instrument

This "rambling" arrangement of the Turlough O'Carolan classic is arranged for harp solo, harp duet / ensemble, or duet with any C treble instrument. Requires a 36 string range. There are no separate parts, you would need two books to play with the C treble instrument or for multiple harps to avoid photocopying. Suggested fingerings and dynamics are included. Written at the advanced beginner level for lever or pedal harp. 8 pages.

Bell, Derek, Carolan's Receipt

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Celtic music arranged as solos, harp ensemble, harp with C treble instrument

A light hearted collection of 19 celtic solos, harp ensemble with two or three parts, and harp with other C treble instrument and drums. Arranged by Derek Bell of the famous Celtic band called The Chieftans.The pieces have open, sonorous harmonies, but retain a light, bright sound. Written at the intermediate level for lever harp, but also playable on pedal harp. Range exceeds that of lap harp. 23 pages.

Includes:
Sidh Beag agus Sidh Mor
Carolan's Receipt
Doctor John Stafford
Lady Athenry
Fanny Poer
Blind Mary
Sir Festus Burke
Carolan's Quarrel with the Landlady
Carolan's Ramble to Cashel
Mrs Poer / Carolan's Concerto
John O'Connor
The Ode to Whiskey
George Brabazon
Mabel Kelly
Madam Maxwell, Carolan's Nightcap
Lady Gethin
Three Bridget Cruise airs
John O'Reilly
Carolan's Farewell to Music

Dorian, Pamela, Carols for 22 Strings

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22 carols for lap harp, each written in two keys to fit every harp

Contains both modern and traditional harmonies. All songs written in both the keys of C and G, so they can be played on either a C-C or G-G lap harp! These arrangements work well on the 26 string harp as well. For advanced beginner or early intermediate level. 54 pages.

Includes:
trad. French - Angels We Have Heard On High
Kirkpatrick / Scottish - Away in a Manger Medley
trad. English - Cherry Tree Carol
trad. - The First Noel
trad. English - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
trad. German - Good Christian Men
trad. English - Good King Wenceslas
John Baptiste Calkin - I Heard the Bells
Appalachian carol - I Wonder as I Wander
Richard Storrs Wills - It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
James Pierpont - Jingle Bells
G. F. Handel - Joy to the World
trad. - O Come All Ye Faithful
Adolph Adam - O Holy Night
Lewis Redner - O Little Town of Bethlehem
trad. German - O Christmas Tree
trad. French - O Come Emmanuel
Franz Gruber - Silent Night
trad. English - Wassail Song
John Hopkins, Jr. - We Three Kings
trad. English - What Child is This?

Burton, Daniel (arr.), Carols for Christmas

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Christmas favorites in easy arrangements for the lever or pedal harp

Easy arrangements of Christmas carols for either the lever or pedal harp. They are short and fun, a great way for beginning harpists to play familiar tunes. Daniel Burton keeps things interesting with drum-like sounds in Little Drummer Boy. 12 pages.

Includes:
Adeste Fideles
Silent Night
Little Drummer Boy
What Child is This
Joy to the World
O Tannenbaum (O Christmas Tree)

Balderston, Suzanne, Carols from Around the World

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Traditional Christmas carols for lever or pedal harp

A collection of 5 carols for advanced beginner lever and pedal harpists. Lever or pedal changes in only one piece. 9 pages.

Includes:
The Coventry Carol / What Child is This?
On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol)
Still, Still, Still
Christ was Born on Christmas Day
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella

Tasty Harp Co., Celtic and Renaissance Songs for the Harpsicle™ - Easy and not so Easy

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Beginner to intermediate level book for lap harp, early music solos

Collection of solos for harpers just starting out on the lap harp with some musical background. It teaches chords that can be added to pieces to make them richer. It also has 12 advanced beginner to early intermediate level Celtic and Renaissance pieces. Written specifically for the 26 string Harpsicle made by the Tasty Harp Co., but could be used without editing by any lap harp strung with its longest string being the C below middle C to the G 25 strings above or by larger harps. No lever changes. 10 pages in hand notation style.

Includes:
anon. Celtic Lullaby
anon. Meadow So Greene
anon. Intrada
Irish The Chanter's Tune
anon. Wilson's Wilde
Carolan Planxty George Brabazon
anon. Kemp's Jig
Carolan Planxty Irwin
anon. William His Lachrimae
Scottish Campbell's Farewell to Redcastle
Scottish Farewell
Irish Brian Boru's March

Dutton, Thom, Celtic Charms -Book

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Celtic tunes for solo lever or pedal harp, harp with voice or treble instrument

Arrangements of traditional Celtic tunes for harp, harp and voice or C treble instrument such as flute. For lever or pedal harp, advanced beginner level. Includes background information on each piece. 26 pages.

Includes:
Down in Salley Gardens
Ye Banks and Braes
The Lark in the Clear Air
The Fairy's Love Song
Kitty Magennis / Colonel Irwin
Skye Boat Song
An Eriskay Love Lilt
The Bard of Armaugh
Weel Mack the Keel Row

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Robertson, Kim, Celtic Christmas

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Traditional Christmas carols for lever or pedal harp

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21 Christmas Carols for lever or pedal harp. Intermediate to level. 63 pages.

Contents:
Ala Nanita Nana
Away in a Manger
Christ Child's Lullaby
Come All Ye Shepherds
Conventry Carol
Ding Dong Merrily on High
Divinum mysterium
Entre le boeuf
The First Nowell
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Quand li bergie
Lo, How a Rose
Saltarello
Sheep May Safely Graze
Silent Night
Veni Emmanuel
Venite adoremus
What Child Is This?

Dutton, Thom, Celtic Christmas

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Carols from different Celtic traditions for solo lever or pedal harp

A collection of 44 carols from Scotland and Ireland, also Cornish, Breton, and Welsh pieces! Pieces for both beginner and intermediate lever or pedal harpists. 52 pages

Includes:
Traditional Scottish - Baloo Lammy, Christmas Day in the Morning and seven others
Traditional Irish - Irish Carol, Wexford Carol, I Sing A Maid and eight others
Traditional Cornish - Sans Day Carol, Righteous Joseph
Traditional Breton - Chant de Noel
Traditioanl Welsh - Nos Galan, Please to See the King and two others

Perreten, Sally, Celtic Echoes

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Traditional Celtic tunes for lever or pedal harp

Lovely arrangements of favorite celtic tunes by Sally Perreten. These are of intermediate difficulty and the repertoire is compelling. There are a few lever changes in some of the pieces, which are marked. For lever or pedal harp. 19 pages.

Includes:
Ballydesmond Polka #2
Blackbird
Butterfly
Cuckoo's Nest
Flowers of Edinburgh
Katie's Rambles
Lanagan's Ball
Lark in the Morning
Leitrim Fancy
Maggie in the Woods
Mist on the Mountain
Nancy McDermott T. O'Carolan
O'Farrell's Welcome to Limerick
Sally Gardens Reel
Sally in the Garden
Swallowtail Jig
Out on the Ocean
Ship in Full Sail

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