Kim Robertson - Treasures of the Celtic Harp


Book Description

Kim Robertson is one of America's premier Celtic harp soloists. Her technique and range of expression are extraordinary as illustrated in this book containing the selections from her highly acclaimed CD Treasures of the Celtic Harp. the book contains all of the selections from Kim Robertson's Treasures of the Celtic Harp video except Sailor's Hornpipe.




Kim Robertson/Celtic Harp Solos


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Forty-six Celtic arrangements for folk harp solo. Includes Blind Mary; Berceuse (excerpt), Martin Wynnd's Air; Blackberry Blossom; Give Me Your Hand; Moon Over the Rising Castle; and more!




Celtic Music for Folk Harp


Book Description

This book is intended to be an introduction to a style of music which has a long and noble history that is inextricable intertwined with that of the ancient harp. the tunes contained in this book were chosen for their playability on the folk harp as well as for ease of separating into categories of skill.




First Harp Book


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Great French Composers for Folk Harp


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This unique book of 14 lever harp arrangements includes excerpts of some of the most famous French works by Debussy and Ravel, including Clair de lune, the Girl with the Flaxen Hair, and Pavane. the book features classical excerpts but there are five folk tunes and a medieval melody. the level of difficulty ranges from advanced beginner to advanced intermediate.This is a collection of some of the most beautiful French melodies and is a perfect addition to almost every harpist's repertoire. the arrangements all have fingering and dynamics. the keys range from two sharps to one flat, but a full set of levers is needed for several of the more advanced classical excerpts. Eight of the pieces require no lever changes and five of the classical melodies require multiple lever changes.




Configuration Management


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Configuration Management: Theory, Practice, and Application details a comprehensive approach to configuration management from a variety of product development perspectives, including embedded and IT. It provides authoritative advice on how to extend products for a variety of markets due to configuration options.The book also describes the importanc




The Three Ravens and Other Ballads


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A collection of 34 English and Scottish ballads arranged for harp. The ballads date from the fifteenth through the nineteenth centuries, and range from the well known to the rare and unusual. They can be played on a lap harp with a range of just two and a half octaves, or on larger harps. They can also be played on flute, violin, guitar, or any melody instrument. The book includes lyrics, historical notes, and illustrations. The pieces are in the key of C, or in sharp keys. All of the pieces include fingerings and chord symbols.




Quick-Reference Glissando Chart


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(Harp). This easy-to-read chart for pedal harpists by Sylvia Woods includes the pedal diagrams for the most commonly used glissandos: 6th, minor 7th, suspended 4, diminished 7th, augmented, and whole tone. Several possible pedal configurations are listed for many of the glisses, so you may choose the one you like the sound of best and the one that is easiest to get in and out of with the fewest pedal changes. This 2-sided, 3-hole-punched, 8 1/2 x 11 laminated sheet is concise, complete, and easy to use. No pedal harpist should be without one!




Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp


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This book teaches the student step by step how to play the harp. Each of the 12 lessons includes instructions, exercises, and folk and classical pieces using the new skills and techniques taught in the lesson. --from publisher description.




Favorite Harp Tunes - Beautiful American Airs and Ballads


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Renowned harpist, arranger and instructor, Kim Robertson has created this diverse collection of 25 engaging American melodies for solo folk harp. The selections include traditional Appalachian, patriotic, and cowboy ballads plus lyrical melodies by American composer, Stephen Foster. With the long sustain and resonance of the harp, playing these melodies can serve as a bridge between generations of listeners, young and old.The arrangements are easy to intermediate in difficulty with chord symbols included for optional accompaniment. The grand staff notation is intended for lever harps with up to 36 strings. The key signatures contain up to two sharps or one flat with a few simple lever changes. These arrangements can be simplified or embellished as desired without changing their inherent peaceful and nostalgic effect.




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