Teach Yourself to Play the Folk Harp
by Sylvia Woods
This is the first step-by-step instruction book written exclusively for the folk harp. Each of the 12 lessons includes instructions, exercises, and folk and classical pieces that use the skills and techniques just taught. An excellent book for any student, regardless of previous musical training. (80 pages, spiral bound). The companion recordings contain all the pieces in the book. On the companion video, Woods demonstrates the pieces from the book, giving helpful hints and instruction as she plays.
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Book: $15.95
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Companion CD: $8.95
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Companion DVD: $54.95
Music Theory and Arranging Techniques
by Sylvia Woods
This book takes the sting out of music theory by teaching, step by step, what you need to know to make your own arrangement for any melody. Covers intervals, chords, inversions, keys, counter melodies, arranging patterns, transposing, and much more. Also a fine music collection, with over 90 tunes. (112 pages, spiral bound)
Price: $19.95
Multi-Level Harp Books by Sylvia Woods: Harp books by Sylvia Woods designated as Multi-Level in the following descriptions will appeal to harpers of all ability levels. All tunes in the books are arranged twice. The first arrangement is simple and spare, generally a single melody line with solid or broken chords to accompany it. The second is more complex, with elaborate chords and embellishments. The dual arrangements may be used in a variety of ways, by players of different levels, as duets, and as components of longer arrangements.
50 Christmas Carols for All Harps
by Sylvia Woods, Multi-Level
A wonderful selection of Christmas carols, with dual arrangements that may be played as duets. Lyrics and chords, useful for harpers and other instrumentalists, are included for each carol. Tunes are played on the companion CD as they’re written in the book, to assist players who learn by ear. (96 pages, spiral bound)
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Book: $19.95
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Companion CD: $8.95
50 Irish Melodies for All Harps
by Sylvia Woods, Multi-Level
Familiar melodies such as "Danny Boy" and "My Wild Irish Rose," along with dozens of lesser-known but equally beautiful pieces, make up this essential collection for the harper who wishes to develop a broad Irish repertoire. Includes song lyrics. Companion CD contains all arrangements from the book. (112 pages, spiral bound)
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Book: $19.95
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Companion CD: $8.95
40 O’Carolan Tunes for All Harps
by Sylvia Woods, Multi-Level
Contains 40 of the loveliest tunes by Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738), Ireland’s most famous harper and composer. Each tune includes chords for use by harpers and other instrumentalists. Use the companion CD to get a feel for the tunes before playing them, or simply listen and enjoy it. (112 pages, spiral bound)
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Book: $18.95
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Companion CD: $8.95
Hymns and Wedding Music for All Harps
by Sylvia Woods, Multi-Level
Contains dual versions of nearly 50 pieces. Each selection includes chords for use by harpers or other instrumentalists. The hymns, processionals, recessionals, funeral music and other pieces are suitable for a variety of faiths. The companion CD demonstrates each arrangement. (96 pages, spiral bound)
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Book: $19.95
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Companion CD: $8.95
Harp Exercises for Agility and Speed
by Deborah Friou
A valuable resource for beginning and experienced harpers alike, this book contains dozens of exercises (almost all in the key of C) that are roughly sequential in difficulty. Addresses speed, tone, and fluency through intervals, inversions, scales, and arpeggios. A few practice pieces are included. (93 pages, spiral bound)
Price: $19.95
The Dusty String
by John Peekstok
Nineteen tunes written and arranged for the 26 string harp. The arrangements range from beginner to intermediate level. Some require full levers and have some lever changes, but most can be played on a harp with C & F levers. There are some airs, some dance tunes, some light classical music, and some pieces with a medieval feel. John Peekstok works at Dusty Strings and wrote the tune that gave the book its name while testing harps here.
Price: $14.00
The Dawning of the Day
by Laurie Rasmussen
Traditional Celtic and original melodies beautifully played on a Dusty Strings FH36B in bubinga. Tasteful accompaniment by cello and flute.
Price: $16.98