Impeccably printed on heavy buff parchment and embellished with artwork, these arrangements will enhance the harpist’s repertoire, from beginner to professional.

This cherished Welsh folk tune has been arranged as harp solo, duo, or trio. Set in the key of C, there are no lever changes. The melody solo is flowing and expressive; mostly linear with a few three-note chords making this easily playable by the advanced beginner. Part two features an interesting counter melody and simple LH accompaniment that most beginners can play.

Part three is mostly dotted half notes in octave unison, playable by the very new harpist. Either part two or three can accompany part one. If the last note is transposed up an octave, the whole set is playable on a 26 string folk harp. Three pages: $4.00

These traditional Scottish songs are absolutely beautiful on the harp! Loch Tay, Arran, and Skye Boat Songs are arranged for the full-size lever or pedal harp, in full, poetic arrangements and lead sheet versions. Keys are in one or two sharps, with no accidentals. Loch Tay includes chords and ornamentation, with a supportive LH presence that includes 1-5-8-9-10 or similar patterns, full reaching in chords, and interesting triplets. Moody and mysterious, the Arran Boat Song is mainly intervals or triads in the RH, with poignant suspensions lending depth.

LH is simple. Skye Boat Song has a graceful running LH moving under a melodic line incorporating triads. Knowledge of placing, crossing, and hand-over-hand technique is helpful on these intermediate level arrangements. A few fingerings and crossings are indicated. Nine pages: $5.50

Here are three traditional pieces playable on the small harp going down to G below middle C: “English Country Garden,” “Jamaica,” and “Shepherd’s Hey!” Set in the keys of C and G (one sharp), a beginner with some experience in counting and use of all four RH fingers will find these musically successful. LH is mostly in treble clef, though Shepherd’s Hey does change between treble and bass in the LH. Some fingerings noted. Spirited and fun! Three pages: $4.00

“The First Noel” and “St. Columba’s Hymn” (The King of Love My Shepherd Is) entwine in a peaceful and evocative union. Set in the key of C, these pieces go down to C below middle C, with no accidentals. Frequent clef changes occur in the LH, and PDLT, suspensions, and drone-like LH variations add interest. Rolled triads and a few 4 note chords are achievable by the advanced beginner and up. Some fingerings and crossings are indicated. Exquisite for those Christmas and church engagements! Three pages: $4.00

This set features the three beloved hymns “Be Thou My Vision,” “Wondrous Love,” and “All Through the Night,” suitable for pedal or full-size lever harp. The tunes are set in G (one sharp) and D Dorian (no sharps), and have no accidentals. The set comes both in lead sheet form and full harp versions for each hymn. Each piece begins simply, and moves into flowing and expressive arrangements that require a full reach, and knowledge of placing and crossing. A few fingerings are indicated.

Be Thou starts with unison octaves, then moves into rolled chords and common LH patterns such as 1-5-8-9-10. Wondrous Love features rich rolled tenths in the LH. There is much movement and mood change within All Through the Night. Glorious at church or as wedding or memorial preludes. Best for the intermediate player or a motivated advanced beginner! Seven pages: $5.00

Romp through three energetic jigs with this set featuring “Fling the Spurtle,” “Garrett Barry’s,” and “Behind the Haystack,” for full-size lever or pedal harp. Keys are in one or no sharps (G, C, D Mixolydian), and there are no lever changes. Each piece comes in lead sheet and full harp arrangement versions. An intermediate or above player would do well on these fun songs. Melodies move quickly, and LH patterns involve cool drones, open fifths, syncopation, and counter-melody passages.

Some ornamentation and crossings are notated, and a few fingerings assist in tricky spots. “Fling the Spurtle” and “Behind the Haystack” are upbeat and jolly, while “Garrett Barry’s” moves into that darker Mixolydian groove. These would be great to play at ceilidhs, at the feis, or at Highland games! Six pages: $5.00

Snappy and brisk, these traditional Scottish strathspeys add a wee twinkle to your repertoire. “Sarona,” “Fiddler Play the Light,” and “Brochan Lam” are arranged for the advanced beginner and up with one and no sharps, and no accidentals. Lead sheet and full harp arrangements are included. All are playable on the 26 string harp with the exception of two easily changed notes.

Sarona is a melodic strathspey, linear in melody with a few triads. Fiddler Play the Light is a stirring Dorian mode piece with energetic melodic movement. Brochan Lam is bouncy and cheerful. All three have simple LH adornment to let the melodies dominate. Could be played as a dance set with two F# lever changes. Five pages: $4.00

New! Spice up your Christmas repertoire with these lively and rollicking English tunes! The set begins with upbeat powerful drones and melody of the "Cornish Wassail," like opening the door to a warm holiday celebration. Unison octaves and three-note chords are featured in this arrangement. Irresistibly happy, the "Somerset Wassail" moves along in a mostly single-line melody, with LH part including broken triads and a few bold four note chords. There is one accidental, which can be pre-set on a lever harp.

"Gloucestershire Wassail" completes the set with a strong, driving swing and active melodic line. Tunes are set in one and two sharps, and are suitable for pedal harp and larger lever harp. A few fingerings and crossings are helpfully placed. All tunes come in both lead sheet and full arrangement versions, and lyrics are also included. Advanced beginners and up will enjoy these cheerful and seldom-heard wassails! Six pages: $5.00

Three Carols for Small Harp
Simple, melodic, and engaging arrangements of "Ding Dong! Merrily on High," "In the Bleak Midwinter," and "The Sussex Carol" will compliment your holiday reoertoire. Crafted to fit a harp going down to C below Middle C, the advanced beginner and up will enjoy these arrangements incorperating drones, triads, counter-melody, and more. Up to two sharps and no lever changes. Lead sheets also included. Seven pages: 5.00

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Bach's famous and beloved chorale has been arranged for the harpist to use for church, weddings, memorials, and many other special occasions. This piece is set in the key of G, with one lever change near the end. The running melody alternating with full, rich chords adds a sense of drama and reverence, while the three against two rhythms in the second half add challenge and acoustic intrest. Int. level and up. Three pages: 4.00

This popular harp tutorial presents basic technique for the beginning pedal or lever harpist. Based on the Grandjany style, it includes exercises and etudes in a sensible, evolving order of difficulty. Songs are evocative and varied in mood, and have fun titles that kids enjoy. Explanatory text and photographs help clarify body position and technique.

In addition, “Hands Upon the Harp” covers basic mode theory, with an easy overview of Greek, Hejaz, and pentatonic modes. The mode of each tune is identified so the ear can become familiar with different modal nuances, and an appendix takes one simple song through every Greek mode, with appropriate LH accompaniment. Best for the student with a little theory background.

This book works well with other introductory books, with supplementary solos, or alone. Recommended! 50 pages: $15.00