Harp Sheet Music By Title

The first harp part for Ravel's first major symphonic work, the 1907 composition Rapsodie Espagnole. This work, inspired by the Basque folk songs Ravel heard from his mother growing up, was originally composed for two pianos, and was then orchestrated by Ravel and premiered in March of 1908.

The second harp part for Ravel's first major symphonic work, the 1907 composition Rapsodie Espagnole. This work, inspired by the Basque folk songs Ravel heard from his mother growing up, was originally composed for two pianos, and was then orchestrated by Ravel and premiered in March of 1908.

This book is an excellent collection of some of the most famous Renaissance compositions from England, France, Flanders, Italy and Spain. Included are many of John Dowland's most celebrated pieces for the lute as well as folk songs, rounds, ballads and songs of courtly love by other renowned composers. Most of these pieces have never before been arranged for harp. These elegant arrangements are for the easy intermediate to advanced level player. Most are written in the keys of G, C, D and F and a couple are in B flat and A. Where key changes occur both pedal and lever harp markings are clearly indicated and some fingerings are also noted. The book includes informative biographies of composers and anecdotal notes on the compositions.

These beloved melodies have been arranged in progressive key order so that the book can be played as a continuous set of background music at a gig. However, individual tunes may be selected as separate musical renditions and selections omitted as desired. These arrangements strive to capture the "flavor" of the original source works and yet retain a strong melodic component. The selections are derived from orchestral, opera, operetta and art song compositions. Attempting to transfer them to the harp is a challenge due to the unique characteristics of the instrument. Some liberties had to be taken in order to avoid unusual key modulations or chromaticism of the original works. In some instances, a separate pedal and lever harp arrangement are provided for a more satisfactory performance.

This Restaurant Book collection arranged by Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher is intended for the intermediate lever or pedal harpist. These beloved melodies have been arranged in progressive key order so that the book can be played as a continuous set of background music at a gig. However, individual tunes may be selected as separate musical renditions and selections omitted as desired. There are lever changes in all but 3 selections. Wonderful repertoire that your audience will LOVE!