Sunrise was commissioned by Backshore Artists Project Inc. on the occasion of Carol Wincenc’s 40th anniversary on the concert stage and underwritten by a generous grant from Linda and Stuart Nelson.The work is dedicated to Carol Wincenc for this very special occasion.It starts slowly with the bass flute leading a dark dream-like section with a theme that is marked rubato seductive. The viola echoes this melody but ties to move it to another key. Eventually the tempo quickens as the harp adds a new theme which the others soon copy.A new section svegliato (awakening) follows where the harp and viola encourage the flute to join them in a sprightly scherzo whichgrows to a climax to herald the sunrise. Here the viola leads with a glowing theme. After the flute has echoed this melody the mood quietens and in a peaceful coda the flute ‘remembers’ the theme from the very opening: it is now bathed in sunlight and is marked luminous.

Arranged for Harp-Say Something is an original song by the American duo A Great Big World. The lyrics are about letting go when a relationship ends. It became an international hit when Christina Aguilera joined A Great Big World on a re-recorded version in 2013. Sylvia Woods has made a 4-page advanced beginner to intermediate arrangement playable on either lever or pedal harp. This music features a pedal point (also called a pedal note or pedal tone) which is a sustained or continually repeated note that is held constant while harmonies change in other parts. A pedal point is usually found in the bass but here it is in the middle register. Virtually every measure includes a middle Cnote on the downbeat. Sometimes it is played with the right hand and at other times with the left. But it is almost always there. This pedal point harmony is what originally drew me into this beautiful piece of music the first time I heard it on the radio. The music is in the key of C and no sharping levers are required as there are no lever changes. Fingerings lyrics and chord symbols are included. The harp range required is 24 strings from a low C up to an E. It can be played on 24-string to 26-string harps with a C as the lowest string if you play both hands an octave higher than written.

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.

The Folk Harp Wall Chart provides an overview of important hand positions and techniques unique to the Harp. Included is a table that explains tuning relating to sharpening levers examples of common Basspatterns fingering rules and brackets.This wall chart presents a visual aid for reading glissandos and covers special effects exclusive to the Harp. Ornaments essential for the Celtic musician are also included.This 24' x 35' poster is a great visual reference to have in the studio home or classroom.

Par DIVERS AUTEURS / ROPARZ.GWENOLA (ARR.). Telenn Vreizh propose un ensemble de pièces de musique traditionnelle bretonne arrangées pour la harpe celtique. Tous les niveaux d'apprentissage de l'instrument, y compris les tout débutants, sont abordés. Les formes musicales traditionnelles en Bretagne y sont représentées : chansons enfantines, mélodies, airs à la marche, danses, cantiques. L'essentiel des thèmes provient du répertoire oral de Haute et Basse-Bretagne, chanté ou sonné. À ce corpus de morceaux instrumentaux viennent s'ajouter quelques chants accompagnés, parmi lesquels des compositions plus récentes. Les sources de collectage ainsi que les références enregistrées à la harpe sont mentionnées pour la plupart des morceaux, afin que les harpistes puissent s'imprégner du style de la musique. Enfin, les textes des mélodies sont donnés, en gallo, en français ou en breton. Pour ces derniers, seul le sens général du récit est donné, tant la part d'implicite est importante dans nombre de textes anciens. / Date parution : 2019-12-05/ Recueil / Harpe Celtique