Lever Harp - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1415294

Composed by Zbigniew Antoni Preisner. Arranged by Rachael Acheson. 20th Century,Broadway,Children,Film/TV,Musical/Show. Score. 4 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #997026. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1415294).

This recognizable theme from the 1993 film adaptation of The Secret Garden appears in several different tracks from the score, but most notably in Leaving the Docks and Showing Dickon Garden.

I arranged the piece specifically for my 26-string Fullsicle Harpsicle harp, and it should fit on other small harp models with a similar range. But you can, of course, also play it on larger harp models (either lever or pedal), as well.

Because the original version was a piano solo, I had to re-organize some of the left-hand chord structures to get it to fit the range of my small harp. But, even with this adaptation, I was able to keep it in the original key (two sharps, so D Major), meaning that owners of Sharpsicle Harpsicle models, and some Roosebeck Pakistani harps, should be able to play this piece, as well as Fullsicle Harpsicle model owners.

There are no lever changes or extended techniques, but, at full-speed, the piece can prove much more challenging than it looks at first glance. In particular, I recommend practicing that quick, repetitive Alberti bass in the left-hand with a loose, exagerated oscillation movement to prevent tightness or injury. Also be wary of starting out at a speed that you can't maintain throughout the entirety of the performance. Meteronomes are your friend.

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first half-page of score. When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.

Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1390693

Composed by Benjamin Wynn and Jeremy Zuckerman. Arranged by Rachael Acheson. 21st Century,Broadway,Children,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Video Game. Score. 5 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #974247. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1390693).

This is my slightly more complex arrangement of Leaves from the Vine from the beloved animated series Avatar: the Last Airbender, as well as the more recent Netflix live-action adaptation by the same name. It is appropriate for intermediate harpists working with an instrument as small as 26 strings, ranging from the C below middle C to the third G above Middle C (though it can obviously also be played on a larger harp, as well). It is written in the key of B-flat Major with no accidentals or lever changes. As such, it could work on an instrument model without levers, so long as the instrument is tuned with Bs and Es flat. My own instrument is a Harpsicle Fullsicle Harp. But I believe it could also work, with one or two very minor modifications, on a Harp-E, some of the Roosebeck Pakistani harp models (though check your range to be sure), Dusty Strings Ravenna 26, or Musicmakers Sonnet 29.

The intro, outro, and transitions of the song weave in a medley of other themes from Avatar: The Last Airbender, including excerpts from The Avatar's Love, Four Seasons, and the main title theme. The core of the arrangement, however, centers around on variations of Leaves from the Vine.

I also have a simplified, beginner-appropriate arrangement of this piece published seperately. That simplified version is NOT included in the purchase of this document and will need to be purchased from its own link.

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first half-page of score. When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.

Lever Harp - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1468124

Composed by Rachael Acheson. Celtic,Irish,Medieval,New Age,Renaissance,Video Game. Score. 3 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #1046434. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1468124).

This is an original composition for small or beginner harp. I wrote it on a 26-string lap harp, but the range (from the C below middle C to the C above middle C) would fit a harp as small as 22 strings. It is written in A minor, with no sharps, flats, or other lever changes. As such, this piece should be playable on pretty much any standard small or lap harp, regardless of whether it has levers.

Suggested harp models include Harpsicle Harps, Dusty Strings Ravenna 26, Musicmakers Sonnet 29, Fireside Harps, Marini Made lap harp models, Roosebeck Pakistani harps, Heartland Harps Air Serenity, Harp-E harps, and so on.

The piece was composed to cheer up a fellow harpist who is still at the beginning of their harp journey. It is meant to invoke a medieval castle, and, as such, could be the perfect piece to take to a renaissance fair, an outdoor wedding, a larp-ing event, or perhaps on vacation with you, if you plan on touring any old castles with your small/lap harp in tow and trying out the acoustics.

The song is appropriate for beginner harpists. You may need to practice replacing in a few places to avoid buzzing. But the piece only ever requires you to place in one direction at a time and minimizes the amount of time both hands play simultaneously. You can play it slower than I do in the recording, if you choose, and it should still sound nice.

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Lever Harp - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1390699

Composed by Benjamin Wynn and Jeremy Zuckerman. Arranged by Rachael Acheson. 21st Century,Children,Film/TV,Multicultural,Video Game,World. Score. 3 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #974251. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1390699).

This is my simplified arrangement of Leaves from the Vine from the beloved animated series Avatar: the Last Airbender, as well as the more recent Netflix live-action adaptation by the same name. It is appropriate for beginner harpists working with an instrument as small as 24 strings, ranging from the F below middle C to the third F above Middle C (though the final verse of the song can be played an octave lower than written on smaller instruments). It is written in the key of B-flat Major with no accidentals or lever changes. As such, it could work on an instrument model without levers, so long as the instrument is tuned with Bs and Es flat. My own instrument is a Harpsicle Fullsicle Harp. But I believe it could also work, with few or no modifications, on a Harp-E, most/all of the Roosebeck Pakistani harp models, Dusty Strings Ravenna 26, or Musicmakers Sonnet 29. And, obviously, on any larger instrument

Please note that this simplified version of the song for beginner harpists contains ONLY Leaves from the Vine and none of the medley themes in my more advanced version.

I also, as mentioned, have a more complex arrangement of this piece, appropriate for intermediate harpists, published seperately. That more complex version is NOT included in the purchase of this document and will need to be purchased from its own link.

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first half-page of score. When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.

Harp - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.922120

Composed by Fredrik Johan Ekdahl and Martin Bo Erik Erikson. Arranged by Silvia Maserati. Contemporary. Score. 6 pages. Silvia Maserati #6205637. Published by Silvia Maserati (A0.922120).

For Lever Harp or Pedal Harp, this complete arrangement (treble & bass clef staff) is for Advanced Harpists.
Key: Bm
Range: C2 to G5
Chord Symbols are written above the treble staff, for those whishing to create their own arrangement.
Lenght: 3 pages for the complete arrangement (treble & bass clef staff). 
Please notice that page 2 and 3 of the file are samples to allow the preview on Sheetmusicplus and can be easily deleted.
When printing the current pdf file, make sure to select pages 1-4-5-6.
Because the Night is a milestone of rock and one of Patti Smith's immortal hits. 
This arrangement captures the winding energy spreading from the intro to the verse, the chorus and the bridge.
Lever adjustments are notated with diamond notes. There is no marking for pedal adjustments.

This arrangement is perfect for entertainment/weddings/background music and can be used in therapeutic harp settings with proper tempo and style.

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Lever Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1370432

Composed by Jay Chattaway. Arranged by Rachael Acheson. 20th Century,Celtic,Film/TV,Irish,Pop,Video Game. Score. 3 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #954803. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1370432).

This arrangement of Captain Picard's Air from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode The Inner Light is fitted specifically to the range of a 26-string lever harp, like Harpsicle Harps or Dusty String Ravenna. While there are some complex rhythms and silences to count through, the notation itself is relatively simple -- intended to reflect the sparse, lonely/hopeful nature of the original song, which was played on a solo pennywhistle.

It is written in the key of G Major (one sharp), which means it can be played on Harpsicle models that are not fully levered (e.g. Sharpsicles, as well as Fullsicles), and there are no lever changes or accidentals. If the harmonics are omitted, and the dotted rhythms counted carefully, this piece could be accessible to a late-beginner, at least from a technique standpoint. Beginner harpists who have little or no prior background in reading sheet music might struggle with the leger lines, though.

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first half-page of score. When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.

Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1401640

Composed by Rachael Acheson. 21st Century,Contemporary,New Age,Spiritual. Score. 2 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #984816. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1401640).

Aries are fiery, competitive, independent ... and also the most likely of all the zodiac signs to sing that school-yard na na na NA na song to your face when they win.

This is a short, 1-page original sketch for small harp, with a range from the F below middle C to the second B above middle C. It is written in A minor (aka no sharps or flats) and includes no accidentals. As such, it should fit pretty much any standard model of small harp with zero modifications, including any model of Harpsicle Harp (even the ones without levers), Roosebeck Pakistani harps, Harp-E, Musicmakers Sonnet 29, or Dusty Strings Ravenna 26.

Because you will need to silence each chord immediately after playing to get that sharp, abbrasive, almost staccato sound from my video (something I didn't have the tools to notate fully in the score), this song is trickier than it looks and is not really a new beginner piece, despite the simple notation. Beginners are, of course, welcome to try playing it exactly as written. But you should know that it will not sound exactly the same.

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first line of score (as this composition is so short). When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.

Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.797386

Composed by William Mahan. 20th Century,Concert,Standards. Score. 25 pages. Afghan Press Music for the Harp #4831491. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp (A0.797386).

A very beautiful collection of impressionistic-type selections. The left hand accompaniment is more developed than most of Mr. Mahan's selections. C and F levers required. Montecito Morning is in the key of D, 2 pages, with lovely embellished 7th harmonies. Walking Down Butterfly Lane is very easy to play, but the harmonies make up for the simplicity. Treasure of San Ysidro has a mysterious sound to it. Key of A minor with a variety of rhythmic changes throughout, an interesting composition to play. Canyon has a breezy feel to it, key of C, with an easy left hand. Lotusland as another mysterious sounding composition in the key of B minor, switching back and forth from ¾ to 6/8. Montecito Moon in ¾, key of C has a busy left hand, full rolled chords in the right hand along with moving eighth notes. A View from Eucalyptus Hill has a lovely melody with a variety of left hand changes throughout. Moves from ¾ to 4/4 and back to ¾. Key of C.

Table of Contents:
Montecito Morning, Walking Down Butterfly Lane, The Treasure of San Ysidro, Canyon, Lotusland, Montecito Moon, The View from Eucalyptus Hill

Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.541856

Composed by Cindy Blevins. Contemporary,New Age. Score. 40 pages. Cindy Blevins #3132627. Published by Cindy Blevins (A0.541856).

Waltz In the Wood contains 32 pages of beautiful original harp solos, in the approximate range of intermediate to late intermediate. There are 13 songs in the book. The book is for lever or pedal harp.

There are several sample pages for you to view. The audio sample is an excerpt from Dark of Night.

Songs in this book: A Minor Moment, Breezy, Long Way Home, Duette, Dark of Night, Waltz in the Wood, Love is a Circle, Kind of Like Dancing, Double Or Nothing, A Voice In My Head, Double-Strung Waltz, The Secret and Double Dorian Dance.

These pieces are different. They originated from my original music for double-strung harp. I have re-arranged them more to suit single-course harps, but the original interesting character of double-strung music is still there.

This book has not been recorded. You can purchase the single songs (sheet music) here on Sheet Music Plus. Each of those listings includes a long music sample and a digital audio sample.

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

Harp - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.928333

Composed by Rory Dall. Arranged by Karen Peterson. Celtic,Contemporary,Folk. Score. 4 pages. Karen Peterson #5993785. Published by Karen Peterson (A0.928333).

WATCH THE D DORIAN VERSION: You are viewing the arrangement for lap harp, which is in the key of A dorian. To hear the D dorian version played on a larger harp, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0-Kg0LifaU

Overview: 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.

Key and range: A dorian (one sharp). 21x2 strings. G below middle C through F. (LARGER HARPS: For harps with C below middle C or lower, get the D dorian version here: www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/rorie-lament-for-double-strung-harp-digital-sheet-music/21815669)

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).

Notation: Chord symbols are provided. Treble clef is used for both staves, with 8va for very high 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

Lever Harp - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1433815

By Sting. By Joseph Henry Burnett, Simone Burnett, and Suzanne Collins. Arranged by Rachael Acheson. 21st Century,Broadway,Contemporary,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Video Game. Score. 6 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #1014029. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1433815).

This arrangement of Deep in the Meadow from Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Gamesis fitted specifically to the range of a standard small/lap 26-string harp, like the Harpsicle Fullsicle. But you can obviously play it on a larger harp, as well. It ranges from the 3rd G above middle C to the C one octave below middle C. As such, it should also fit the range of a Harp-E, Dusty Strings Ravenna 26, any of the Marini-Made lap harp line, Musicmakers Sonnet 29, or a number of Roosebeck Pakistani models.

This in-world lullaby bookends the original 2010's movie franchise. And, while it's less dark than The Hanging Tree (which I reference musically), it has always felt to me inherently haunted by the violence it tries to soothe away. And I wanted to try to capture some of that in this arrangement.

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first half-page of score. When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.

Lever Harp - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1426268

Composed by Rachael Acheson. 21st Century,Comedy,New Age,Spiritual. Score. 3 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #1006997. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1426268).

Tauruses are dependable, gentle, sensual ... and maybe just a tiny bit stubborn.

This is a short, 1-page original sketch for small harp, with a range from the F below middle C to the third E above middle C. It is written in A minor (aka no sharps or flats) and includes no accidentals. As such, it should fit pretty much any standard model of small harp with zero modifications, including any model of Harpsicle Harp (even the ones without levers), Roosebeck Pakistani harps, Harp-E, Musicmakers Sonnet 29, Mariani lap harp, or Dusty Strings Ravenna 26.

Because this song is pretty slow and straightforward, it should be accessible even to newer beginners. Just keep in mind that the last part is a musical joke, and make sure your audience can tell from your facial expressions that you are in on it!

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first line of score (as this composition is so short). When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.

https://youtube.com/shorts/7R104nbQyso.

Harp - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.862056

By John Denver. By David Leslie Froggatt, Jane Barnes, and Johnny Marks. Arranged by Rebekah Lanier. Rock. Score. 3 pages. Muletown Music #5002115. Published by Muletown Music (A0.862056).

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a fun addition to any harpist's Christmas repertoire! This solo is suitable for late beginner harpists, and it can be played on any harp, including lap harps with a range of two octaves. 

This arrangement is in 4/4, the key of C, and it uses eighth notes, quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes. Fingerings are provided, and the range is only 2 octaves, from 4th octave C to 2nd octave C (with a few optional notes if your harp has them). There are no accidentals. Lyrics are included, as well as a couple of fun glisses!

To view a complete list of arrangements and original compositions by Rebekah Lanier, visit http://bit.ly/Catalog-RebekahLanier-SheetMusic

For information about online harp or piano lessons with Rebekah, visit www.midtownmusicacademy.com

Lever Harp - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1468126

Composed by Michael Giacchino. Arranged by Rachael Acheson. Broadway,Children,Contemporary,Film/TV,Musical/Show,Video Game. Score. 4 pages. TheHarpLibrarian #1046437. Published by TheHarpLibrarian (A0.1468126).

This is my arrangement of Bundle of Joy from the Disney/Pixar film Inside Out for celtic or folk lever harp. It can be played on a lap harp model as small as 26 strings, like the Harpsicle Fullsicle that I am playing in the video, or on a larger floor harp. Your model must have levers, though, as the melody changes keys repeatedly and so relies on several quick lever changes.

The lowest note is the E below middle C and the highest is the G two octaves above middle C. As such, it should work on many common small or lap harp models, including Harpsicle harps, some Roosebeck Pakistani harps (depending on the range), Dusty Strings Ravenna 26, Marini Made lap harps, Heartland Harps Air Serenity, and many others. As noted above, it can also work on a larger floor harp with levers.

The piece is light, quick, and repetative. By far the hardest element in my opinion is the succession of levers changes in the melody, though these come easier with practice. But less experienced harpists may also want to take into account that there are a few harmonics, played on both hands, in the middle section, and that the song will sound odd if these are omitted.

Please note that the preview cuts off after the first half page of score. When you download your purchase, you will recieve a pdf that contains both the preview and the full score.