This is the second in the Sylia Woods Multi-Level Harp Series books designed to be used by harpers of all levels of proficiency. Each tune has two arrangements; an easy version (A) and one that is more difficult (B). Also each version contains chord indications that can be used by harpers or other instrumentalists.

This wonderful book contains a collection of dances and ayres from the Renaissance period arranged for the harp. Most of the pieces were written in the 1500's and were originally intended for keyboard lute or voice. All of the arrangements can be played on a folk harp although some do have accidentals which may require the use of sharping levers. This is an excellent book designed to bring the harpists of today the music of the Renaissance.

This wonderful book contains a variety of songs and dances originally written in the the twelfth through to the sixteenth centuries which have been arranged for the harp. The majority of the pieces have been drawn from the medieval period and often existed in their original form as melody line only. All of the pieces in this book are playable on the folk harp. A few do have accidentals which require level changes. An excellent collection of pieces for the harpers of today to enjoy the music of another time.

The 20 intermediate - advanced arrangements in this book invite the player on a musical-historical journey from the French trouvères to Tielman Susato. These arrangements use a variety of techniques including harmonics prés dela table left hand étouffé some quick lever changes and the full range of a 36 string harp. For historic purposes original texts with translations accompany each of the songs as well as historic notes on genres and shortbiographies on each of the composers represented. ?

Of The 16th & 17th Centuries-24 solos and duets selected from the recording Renaissance Muse for non-pedal and pedal harp as arranged by Deborah Friou. Complete with introduction and historical notes.