Susan Raimond is a Harper in the ancient tradition of masters whose playing touches the emotions of the listeners directly - the magical instrument of legend.Simple and deeply moving are the words that comefirst to mind. Selections range from lighthearted to haunting evoking the range of human emotional experience. Her lucid clear arrangements are perfect for the beginning Harper's understanding of the heart of the music - as wellas serving as melodic springboards for improvisation.This beautiful collection is a perfect basis for performance as well as instruction. Standard notation. Selections include: Matilija; Aliso; Gentry's Gait; Jacob'sLadder; The Ash Grove; Greensleeves; Skye Boad Song and more. Includes access to online audio.

First Lessons Folk Harp is designed for the beginner Harp student who has no prior music training. In this book they will learn to read music notation count rhythm implement important fingering techniques organize practice tune a Harp play common bass patterns and make a decision about which kind of Harp to play.Tips are included to help students get the most out of practicing. The songs serve as examples of Harp basics allowing the student to learn while playing vibrant melodies instead of repetitive or trite exercises. This book features traditional Irish Scottish Welsh Canadian American and Renaissance music. These songs will transport anddelight audiences with their simplicity and profound clarity. They invite us to ancient landscapes steeped in mystery and to experience the traditions of Harping throughout the ages. This book presents two new note readingmethods based on logical predictable music patterns that employ cutting edge techniques. They were developed to move students beyond reading notes as single isolated symbols. The rhythm table compares the different note valuesand rests to each other and visually shows how they are related through counting out rhythm increments.Helpful photos define how important hand positions are on the harp. These are an immense resource for students allowingthem to avoid tension in their hands and prevent injury. Accompanying audio allows them to play along as they learn. Includes access to online audio.

Eight pieces for the beginning Jazz player. Suitable for Irish and Concert Harp. Includes accompaniment CD an performance parts.

Kim Robertson is one of America's premier Celtic Harp soloists. Her technique and range of expression are extraordinary as illustrated in this book containing the selections from her highly acclaimed CDTreasures Of The Celtic Harp. This book contains all of the selections from Kim Robertson's 'Treasures Of The Celtic Harp' except 'Sailor's Hornpipe'. Includes access to theonline performance video.