Harp Music

ALL HARPS LOW INTERMEDIATE - three lullabies, very beautiful and sometimes haunting.

Gray Cat (Kotyku Sirenkyi)

Sleep, Jesus, Sleep (Spy Isuse, Spy)

The Dream Passes By the Window (Oy Khodyt Son Kolo Vikon)  

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ALL HARPS INTERMEDIATE - lovely and interesting arrangements, well thought out and edited.

Chugoku Chiho no Komoriuta

Edo Lullaby

Itsuki no Komoriuta

Takeda no Kmoriuta

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ALL HARPS SOLO + OPTIONAL VOICE, LATE BEGINNER / EARLY INTERMEDIATE - four lullabies from the Isle of Man arranged for solo lever or pedal harp.

Little Red Bird (Ushag Veg Ruy)

Hush, My Babe

When Lilacs are Lush (O Bee Dty Host, Lhiannoo)

Lullaby of the Virgin Mary (Cadlee ny Moidyn Moirrey)

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ALL HARPS SOLO, EARLY INTERMEDIATE - an Asian folk song for solo lever or pedal harp with optional voice.

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ALL HARPS TRIO, LATE BEGINNER, EARLY INTERMEDIATE - an Asian folk song for lever or pedal harp trio with optional voices.

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Bonny at Morn - Northumbrian

Durme, Durme - Ladino

Flow Gently Sweet Afton - Scottish

Golden Slumbers Kiss Your Eyes

17th Century Cradle Song

Go to Sleep, my dearest one (Gute Nacht, mein feines Lieb) - German

Sleep, Baby, Sleep! (Schlaf, Kindlein, schlaf!) - German

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These arrangements of five sweet lullabies feature meter changes, scale passages, arpeggiated accompaniment, and rolled chords.  The carols come from various countries such as Poland, Norway, and Galicia.  They are a good addition to an intermediate student’s Christmas repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music.  Lyrics and detailed notes on each song’s origin are included.  ALL HARPS, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE. 

Lullaby, Little Baby Jesus (Lulajze, Jezuniu)

My Heart Always Wanders (Mitt hjerte alltid vanker)

The Other Night I Saw a Sight (Thys Endris Night)

The Sleep of Baby Jesus (Le Sommeil de l’enfant Jesus)

We’ll Speak Very Softly (Falade ben baixo) 

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ALL HARPS SOLO, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE.  Five diverse lullabies arranged for solo lever or pedal harp.  For more information,

All Through the Night

Fais Dodo, Colas mon p'tit frere

Hush my dear! Lie Still and Slumber!

Sioux Lullaby

Under the Child's Cradle

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The Christ Child’s Lullaby (Tàladh Chriosda) 

      Scottish-Hebridean 

Away in a Manger (Flow Gently, Sweet Afton)  

J. E. Spilman

Duérmete, Niño Lindo (Oh, Sleep Now, Holy Baby) 

Mexican

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Contents

The Carol of the Birds (Curoo, Curoo)

Irish

The Song of the Birds (El cant dels ocells)

Catalan

Whence Comes This Rush of Wings

(Noël des Ausèls)

Bas-Quercey, France

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 ALL HARPS, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE - Three lovely pentatonic melodies arranged by Kathleen Blackwell-Plank for solo lever or pedal harp. 

Doraji

Han River

Arirang

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ALL HARPS INTERMEDIATE  – 3 beautiful traditional lullabies based on modal scales. 

Sleep My Little One and Go to Sleep My Dear are Armenian lullabies. All three lullabies including the Basque Lullaby from northern Spain display the middle eastern sound of the Arabic modes. A unique way to learn theory and play beautiful music. Scales the music are based on are provided.

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These arrangements of four traditional hymns from the nineteenth-century Sacred Harp collection feature pdlt, arpeggios, simple dotted rhythms and suggestions for ensemble performance.  Though the tunes would originally been sung acapella, these arrangements utilize the very open pure sound of perfect fifths and fourths, characteristic of vocal parts.  This pure sound and simplicity make them a good choice for comforting music.  They are a good addition to a beginner’s lesson repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music and therapy work.  Lyrics and detailed notes about the origin of each hymn are included.  ALL HARPS, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE. 

Babylon Is Fallen

The Morning Trumpet

The Promised Land

Wondrous Love 

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ALL HARPS SOLO, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE.  Three traditional folk songs arranged by Kathleen Blackwell-Plank for solo lever or pedal harp. 

Baloo, Baleerie

Hush the Waves Are Rolling In

O, Can Ye Sew Cushions

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ALL HARPS SOLO, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE.  A sweet folksong arranged for solo lever or pedal harp.  

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ALL HARPS SOLO or TRIO with Optional Instruments/Voices, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE.  A Welsh lullaby arranged for solo lever or pedal harp (or a flexible trio with others) 

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ALL HARPS SOLO, EARLY INTERMEDIATE. These lovely arrangements of three familiar Irish folk tunes feature harmonics, arpeggios, glisses, and LH melody variations.  The arranger has also included lyrics with two of the songs.  They are a good addition to a beginner’s lesson repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music. 

The Pretty Maid Milking Her Cow

St. Columba (The King of Love My Shepherd Is)

She Moved Through the Fair

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These arrangements of four Scottish folk tunes are embellished with triplets, grace notes, arpeggios, and the quintessential Celtic dotted rhythms.  Three of the songs have lyrics between staffs for performers who like to accompany themselves.  Kathleen has included detailed background information on each piece.  This is useful either for your own edification or that of a program audience.  ALL HARPS, EARLY INTERMEDIATE/INTERMEDIATE. 

Ca' the Yowes

Farewell to Glen-Shalloch

Gloomy Winter's Noo Awa'

Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife

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These arrangements of four nineteenth-century hymns from the Great Awakenings in England and America feature simple rolled chords, two-handed and accompanimental arpeggios, and dotted rhythms.  They are a good addition to a beginner’s lesson repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music and therapy work.  ALL HARPS, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE. 

Angels Hovering Round

How Can I keep from Singing

Like Noah’s Weary Dove

Lord, I’m Coming Home 

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These arrangements of five sweet  Christmas lullabies feature meter changes, scale passages, arpeggiated accompaniment, and rolled chords.  The carols come from various countries such as Poland, Norway, and Galicia.  They are a good addition to an intermediate student’s Christmas repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music.  Lyrics and detailed notes on each song’s origin are included.  ALL HARPS, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE. 

Lullaby, Little Baby Jesus (Lulajze, Jezuniu)

My Heart Always Wanders (Mitt hjerte alltid vanker)

The Other Night I Saw a Sight (Thys Endris Night)

The Sleep of Baby Jesus (Le Sommeil de l’enfant Jesus)

We’ll Speak Very Softly (Falade ben baixo) 

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These arrangements of delicate Christmas tunes feature soft harmonics, arpeggios in the accompaniment, scale glisses, and rolled color chords.  The carols hail from a variety of locations including the Isle of Man, Ukraine, and Huron territory.  They are a good addition to a holiday lesson repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music.  Additionally, lyrics are included so that you can sing as you play!  ALL HARPS, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE. 

The Babe in Bethlehem (Oikan ayns Bethlehem)

A New Joy is Revealed (Nova Radost' Stala)

On that Night in Bethlehem (Don Oiche Úd I mBeithil)

O Little Town of Bethlehem (Forest Green)

'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (Une Jeune Pucelle)

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The harp played a major part in the folk music of Brittany in the Middle Ages and enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in the last century.  In that tradition, this arrangement features two Breton circle dances, Hanter Dro de Languidig and Hanter Dro.   Parallel fifths, the use of major chords in a minor mode, and pdlt all contribute to the folk feel.  Additionally, the arranger has included extensive notes on the genre.  It is a good addition to a beginner’s lesson repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music.  ALL HARPS, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE. 

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ALL HARPS SOLO, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE.  Five Celtic melodies and dances arranged by Kathleen Blackwell-Plank for solo lever or pedal harp with optional voice.  Available as a PDF download only.  

This collection has five classic Celtic songs in four arrangements.   Melodic embellishments (such as grace notes and passing tones) and dotted rhythms abound, along with a variety of meters, rolled chords, and a full (lever) harp arpeggio.  They are a good addition to a beginner’s lesson repertoire or a seasoned performer’s background music.  Additionally, the arranger has included extensive historical notes.  

Table of Contents

Arran Boat Song

Loch Tay Boat Song

Manx Boat Song Suite (Our Boat Did Sail & Three Little Boats)

Skye Boat Song

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Contents

Green Sleeves and Yellow Lace

Goddesses

Jenny Pluck Pear

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Plyve Kacha Po Tysyni translates "the duckling swims down the Tysyni river." This traditional old Ukrainian folk song is a warning of the dangers of war. The lyrics are a conversation between a mother and her son, which you hear in the arrangement as the melody shifts between the right and left hands.

This farewell song in D minor (1-flat) utilizes rolled chords, glissandi, occasional left- and right-hand harmonics, and arpeggios. Chord symbols and historical background are provided.

This 7-page PDF includes 3 pages of music. The length of the piece is 4 minutes. 

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    Contents

Dodi Li (My Beloved is Mine)

Hebrew 

Down by the Salley Gardens 

Irish

Drifting Waterferns, Floating Clouds 

Vietnamese

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Contents

A Las Puertas del Cielo (At the Gates of Heaven)

Basque

Aruru mi niño (Hushaby My Baby)

Cuban

Canción de Cuna Nahuatl: Macochi Pitentzin

Aztec

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ALL HARPS SOLO, LATE BEGINNER/EARLY INTERMEDIATE.  Five Manx folk songs unusually arranged by Kathleen Blackwell-Plank for solo lever or pedal harp – one hand alone. 

Manx Folk Songs for Harp for One Hand Alone is a collection by Kathleen Blackwell-Plank that includes five traditional Manx arrangements for solo lever or pedal harp. This unique collection is designed for those who are recuperating from a hand or arm injury or for those who just want to strengthen their technique in one hand. The arrangements utilize a full range of bass and treble registers along with techniques such as pres de la table, harmonics, rolled chords, and glissandi. The pieces explore a wide variety of harp tonal colors. Upon recovery, the pieces may be played divided between the hands. Scroll down for contents and more information on each song. 

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For lever or pedal harp.

This collection of intermediate-level traditional Manx folk songs is arranged by Kathleen Blackwell-Plank for lever or pedal harp. The arrangements utilize a full range of bass and treble registers. Using techniques such as pres de la table (p.d.l.t.) or playing near the soundboard, harmonics, rolled chords, and glissandi the pieces explore a wide variety of harp tonal colors. Chord symbols are provided, and historical thumbnail sketches provide information on the background and performance of the pieces. No lever changes are needed. The nineteen-page PDF contains fourteen pages of music.

Manx Memory in Dorian mode (no sharps or flats) utilizes arpeggios, occasional rolled chords, and glissandi. When Dr. John Clague wrote the tune in his manuscript book in 1893, he gave no title, informant, or place of collection. Blackwell-Plank has named the piece Manx Memory and her inventive arrangement is hauntingly beautiful. The inverted crescent symbol in measure 69 indicates a glissando played with the backs of the fingernails. The fingers of the right hand are curved back toward the player, and the fingernails of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers play the glissando creating a fluttering effect. The glissando in measure 70 is played in the usual fashion with the thumb of the right hand.

There Was a Lady from the North in G minor (2 flats) utilizes occasional rolled chords and pres de la table (p.d.l.t.) or playing near the soundboard.

Let us magnify the Lord (Carval Lhig dooin ard volley choyrt da'm chiarn) in A minor (no sharps or flats) utilizes occasional rolled chords and pres de la table (p.d.l.t.) or playing near the soundboard. The left-hand melody in the misterioso section from the pick-up of measure 70 - 83 may be played as written or, for those seeking a greater challenge, may be played down an octave utilizing left-hand harmonics. A carval is a religious ballad sung at Oie'll Verrey (Christmas Eve). Carvals had many verses as the singer, holding a candle, began at the back of the church and took a step forward after each verse. The singing continued until the chancel steps were reached. Most were composed after the Bible was translated into Manx during the Methodist revival. Few carvals dealt with the nativity narrative but were drawn instead from stories throughout the Bible.

Carval Jezebel (Carval ny drogh Vraane) in A minor (no sharps or flats) utilizes occasional rolled chords and left-hand harmonics. This beautiful melody is one of the best-known and earliest to be found in print. The Clague Collection: A Catalogue of Song and Tune Titles indicates that the melody was to the folk tune The Farmer's Daughter.

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