SKU: A0.928320

This tune was published by Daniel Dow in the 1770s and was probably composed by Roderick Morison (~1656-1713). My double-strung harp arrangement in the dorian mode has rolled, echoed chords, highlighting the depth of sound we can get from having two sets of strings. The accompaniment hand traverses the entire range of the harp, often overlapping the melody hand.

Range and key: D dorian (all naturals). 24x2 strings. C below middle C through E.

Lever changes: None.

Good for: Performance, memorials, therapeutic settings.

Double-strung effects: The LH accompaniment frequently overlaps the RH melody range. Rolled accompaniment chords often contain the same note as the melody, creating a rolled echo. Some chords that aren’t rolled have doubled notes in both hands, creating depth. The repetition of LH patterns makes this a great piece to learn overlapping hands with.

Characteristics: Neither hand needs to place more than an octave spread. There are some four-note chords (always LH 1-3-5-8). The RH has almost no chords. Few of the chords are inversions. There are very few sixteenth notes; no more than three played together with one hand. The LH has two long-run patterns (1-5-8-9-10 and 1-5-8-9) which can be played with cross-unders or a wandering thumb. The RH has a few cross-overs/unders.

Finger placement: Finger number suggestions are provided for key phrases. Numbers above the notes are suggestions for the RH (marked with R or R# when they occur in the bottom staff). Numbers below the notes are suggestions for the LH (marked with L or L# when they occur in the top staff). To see what I mean, view the PDF of finger placement examples in Rorie Dall's Sister's Lament: www.EnjoyTheHarp.com/s/rorie-dalls-sisters-lament-notes-enjoy-the-harp.pdf

Notation: Chord symbols are provided. Treble clef is used for both staves, with 8vb for the low notes.

Length: 4 pages. 60 measures, plus 12 if you take the repeat. 4 minutes.

Page turns: If you are printing, double-side pages 2 and 3 so that there is only one page turn. The RH can be used on all notes of page 2’s last measure, so that the LH can turn the page. If you are using single pages on a tablet, you can do something similar at the end of page 3. Page 1’s turn is manageable. Contact me after purchase if you’d like a version that fits on two pages: EnjoyTheHarp@gmail.com

Performance notes and history at www.EnjoyTheHarp.com/rorie-dalls-sisters-lament

SKU: A0.543679

This book is for beginner through intermediate, and anyone else who wants to brush up on fingering skills and sight reading. 80 pages of music and skill-building!

This book takes the practice of learning a harp piece one hand at a time literally. Each of the 20 etudes in the book has a companion page where the parts are broken down, one for right hand, one for left hand. These pages include fingerings and brackets, which will aid you in learning the parts, and help to develop good placing and fingering habits. Breaking it down by the hand means you can concentrate fully on the issues presented, without worrying about putting it all together.

The second half of the book is 20 solos. These solos are designed to work with the like-numbered etudes. Lots of sight reading practice!

The book also includes several pages of text with examples, to help you discover how best to use the book. 87 pages total.

If you have C below middle C and about 24 strings or larger, you can use this book.

My website: https://www.blevinsmusic.com

SKU: A0.797357

This lilting melody is written in both G and F. There are octaves, parallel 6ths, and just a few full chords. The melody is played four times, differently each time. For example, second time has melody an octave up and last time is a majestic version using octaves and rolled chords. Helpful fingerings and placing brackets are included.