SKU: A0.1287455

Seven Original Compositions In Varied Styles Based On Seven Modal Scales For All Harps (Lever or Pedal) With Guitar Chords

Table of Contents
1. Ionian Intonation 1
2. Dorian Delight 3
3. Phrygian Phrolic 5
4. Lydian Lilt 7
5. Mixolydian Mirth 9
6. Aeolian Aire 11
7. Locrian Lament 13

These tunes may be played on lever harps with an Eb, Bb, F, or C tuning or on any pedal harp. All tunes were typeset to fit exactly on two facing pages to eliminate any page turns within a piece. If desired, the length of each piece can be lengthened by repeating some sections; section divisions are indicated by light double bar lines. Many people are unaccustomed to hearing tunes based on modes other than the Ionian or Aeolian. Therefore, you may find some of the melodic contours or harmonies to be unusual, unexpected, or even uncomfortable. There are only three lever changes in this entire book – and they all occur on the last note of the piece. Guitar chords are included so that the melody may be played by any C instrument, accompanied by chords on harp, lute, guitar, or keyboard. Also, the transcribed harp part can be played on any keyboard instrument with only minor
adjustments.
Dynamics, fingering, and metronome markings are provided throughout as an aid to performance. However, the harper should use whatever dynamics, fingerings, and tempos suit them, no matter what this book indicates! The maximum range needed for each piece is only 26 strings (3.5 octaves) from low C to high G. Therefore, it can be played on a small harp encompassing that range. Simply treat the C two octaves below middle C as the lowest C on your harp and adjust the octaves accordingly. Ignore any 8va indications and shorten glissandos as needed.

SKU: A0.1301639

This is a stunning piece to add to your repertoire that will really bless anyone who listens! The melody beautifully intertwines with the left-hand accompaniment, making it sound effortless and free-flowing.

Difficulty Level and Skills Required: Mid-Intermediate. The right hand mostly carries the melody and frequently shares a continuation of the left-hand accompaniment. The right hand has many overlapping brackets and downward arpeggios. The left hand consists largely of 4-2-1 arpeggios with cross-unders, rolled chords, and jumping to cross over right hand to play notes in the treble clef.

Type of Harp: Big harp version is for 33-string harps or larger, but small harp version works for 26-string (C-G) harps or larger.

Range: For big harps: the lowest note is C, two octaves below middle C. The highest note is F, two and a half octaves above middle C. For small harps: the lowest note is C, one octave below middle C. The highest note is G, two and a half octaves above middle C.

Levers/Pedals: In the key of C major. There are no lever changes in this piece.
 

SKU: A0.1471058

This gorgeous rendition of “It Is Well With My Soul” will soon become a staple in your repertoire. It really suits the peaceful nature of the harp and will bring so much comfort to those who hear you play it! You can do many things to take this piece to the next level in terms of timing and making it sound as musical as possible. 

Difficulty Level and Skills Required: Late-Intermediate. The right hand plays the melody line embellished with chords underneath, along with a couple of thumb slides and quick placing. The left hand has more challenging cross-unders with 10th intervals, brush muffles, and several lever changes. Both hands do some jumping between registers, and there are many rolled chords and some tempo changes throughout the piece.

Type of Harp: Big harp version is for 33-string harps and larger. Small harp version is for 26 string harps and larger.

Range: For big harps: the lowest note is C, two octaves below middle C. The highest note is G, two and a half octaves above middle C. For small harps: the lowest note is C, one octave below middle C. The highest note is G, two and a half octaves above middle C.

Levers/Pedals: In the key of C major. There are a couple of F lever changes throughout.

TO NOTE: We also have both a Late-Beginner arrangement and an Early-Intermediate arrangement of this song.

SKU: A0.1328662

This is a stunning piece to add to your repertoire that will really bless anyone who listens! The melody beautifully intertwines with the left-hand accompaniment, making it sound effortless and free-flowing.

Difficulty Level and Skills Required: Mid-Intermediate. The right hand carries the melody but frequently shares a continuation of the left-hand accompaniment. The right hand has many overlapping brackets and downward arpeggios. The left hand consists largely of 4-2-1 arpeggios with cross-unders, rolled chords, and jumping to cross over right hand to play notes in the treble clef.

Type of Harp: Big harp version is for 33-string harps or larger, but small harp version works for 26-string (C-G) harps or larger.

Range: For big harps: The lowest note is C, two octaves below middle C. The highest note is F, two and a half octaves above middle C. For small harps: The lowest note is C, one octave below middle C. The highest note is G, two and a half octaves above middle C.

Levers/Pedals: In the key of C major. There are no lever changes in this piece.
 
 

SKU: A0.1323381

This rousing medley pairs a melody by Henry Purcell Harvest Home (also known to Jane Austen fans as Meryton Townhall from the 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie) with the traditional Welsh Christmas carol Deck the Hall. Perfect as an upbeat Christmas solo or background music for festive holiday gatherings.

“Harvest Home� (also known as “Your Hay It Is Mow’d, Your Corn Reap’d�) was written by Henry Purcell as part of his opera King Arthur which premiered in 1691. The tune can also be found in The English Dancing Master, under the title “The Tythe Pig,� along with the dance instructions.



For lever harp, 26-string harp, or pedal harp.
Some fingerings included.
Two versions: early intermediate and intermediate
In the early intermediate version, the lowest note is the G an octave and a half below middle C. In the intermediate version, the lowest note is the C two octaves below middle C.

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SKU: A0.797465

This revised book combines three of Ms. Trotter's popular books:  Getting Started in Pop Harp, The Creative Folk Harpist, and Let's Play Country Harp.

Included are compilations from workshop presentations into this book which contains repertoire suggestions, ways to tune your harp, scales and chords, intervals, seventh chords and minor scales, diminished chords, voicing, inversions, bass patterns, chord progressions, steps in making an arrangement , introductions, endings, and how to play variations on the melody.

To be a creative and versatile pop harpist, classic training is valuable and necessary. However, the habit of playing every note as written is sometimes hard to break when learning to improvise. The act of playing notes spontaneously may be overwhelming to the classically trained harpist. There are more and more written arrangements for popular music available to buy, but is satisfying to have the skills to arrange one's own pieces. It is possible to play popular music from a fake book or by ear, with training. The suggestions in this book should help bridge the gap from classical to pop, and hopefully provide some tools for the improvisation necessary for playing popular music. These ideas come from Louise's own experience, and from workshops with nationally knows pop and jazz harpists. It is hoped that the material presented will open up new avenues for the harpist to arrange and improvise in order to widen opportunities to perform.

With simple melodies and uncomplicated harmonies, this book also instructs the harpist on the basics of achieving that country-western sound, as well as techniques on imitating such traditional country western instruments as guitar, banjo, fiddle, string bass, and piano. A good book for any harpist wishing to enlarge their repertoire to include this style of music. 

SKU: A0.1352337

If you're looking for an elegant, challenging piece that will really impress people when they hear it on the harp, this piece is for you. You will feel so accomplished when you master those lever changes and are able to play it through!

Difficulty Level and Skills Required: Late-Intermediate. The right hand consists of rolled chords, grace notes, trills, and overlapping brackets. The left hand is not quite so complex in terms of notes but has many lever changes.

Type of Harp: For big harps, 33 strings and larger.

Range: Lowest note is E, one and a half octaves below middle C. Highest note is C, two octaves above middle C.

Levers/Pedals: In the key of D major (F and C levers set to F sharp and C sharp). Many C, D, G, and A lever changes throughout.

What's Included: PDF download of 4 pages. Fingering and bracketing are included.

TO NOTE: We also have an Early-Intermediate level available for sale.

SKU: A0.1429751

This arrangement of “Fairytale” is so whimsical and uplifting, it’s sure to make people smile when they hear you playing it! The simplicity of this piece, with the lingering space between the notes, highlights the rich harmonies, making it so satisfying to play.

Difficulty Level and Skills Required: Mid-Beginner. The left hand plays one note per measure while the right hand plays the melody line, sometimes playing two notes at once. There are a few 4-finger shapes in the right hand, but mostly just fingers 1-2-3 are used.

Type of Harp: For big and small harps, 22 strings (C-C) and larger.

Range: The lowest note is C, below middle C. The highest note is A, one and a half octaves above middle C.

Levers/Pedals: In the key of C major. No lever changes throughout.

SKU: A0.797527

A wistful, dreamy piece, to be played freely and with emotion. There are many repeating patterns for the left and right hands, making it a lot easier to play than it may first appear. In the middle contrasting section, the melody and accompaniment are more distinct, separated by the right and left hands. The final section combines the first and middle sections. Key of F, some large chords, lowest note is the F (#33 on ost 36-string harps), no accidentals. This selection was featured in a short film, The Harpist.

SKU: A0.1500749

This simple and satisfying arrangement of A Time for Us is a wonderful piece to help you reinforce good hand position and continue making progress in your playing! You'll get practice with rolled chords, playing with hands together, a glissando, and even a couple of lever changes. If you learn along with the Video Course, Carrie will give plenty of reminders about hand position to keep you on the right track, and she'll walk you through exactly how to practice each section so you can play fluently and confidently. She'll also show you how to practice those lever changes so they feel controlled and simple. You're going to love playing this piece!

Difficulty Level and Skills Required: Late-Beginner. The right hand plays the melody with overlapping brackets, sometimes playing two notes at a time. The left hand plays 3-1 and 4-2-1 shapes with rolled chords, a glissando, and a couple of lever changes.

Type of Harp: For big and small harps, 26 strings or larger.

Range: The lowest note is C below middle C, and the highest note is E just more than two octaves above middle C.

Levers/Pedals: In the key of G major (F levers set to F sharp). A couple of F lever changes throughout.

SKU: A0.1423326

Across a Golden Lake is an Early Elementary piece in the key of G Major with no lever changes. The lowest note is the G 1.5 octaves below Middle C, making it playable on harps with just 29 strings. It also has a glissando and two harmonics, which can be omitted if desired. I hope you will enjoy playing this calming piece!