This is a complete recording of every entry in Mr. Pool's fake book by the same name. It contains a total of 52 tracks in the exact order of the book. They are recorded exactly as they are published. The LH acc. follows the simple chord voicing indicated by the notation. The range of strings is confined to only one octave below middle C, just as notated in the collection. The liner notes provide not only the program listing but also an enumeration of practice suggestions for use of CD and book combined.  Mr.

ModeUlations by Cindy Kleinstuber Blevins is a book of pieces using modes and exotic scales.  The book contains 32 pages of music, along with four pages of text (descriptions and scales of the various modes used.)  The harp solos are each two pages long.  There are nine solos for lap harp (range of C below middle C up 24-26 strings.)  Seven of these are also arranged for larger harp.  In some cases the key of the piece for the larger arrangement has been changed.   Larger harps can play the entire book, while lap harps can play the nine original piec

Lullaby Collection, arranged by Angi Bemiss

Angi tells us this book began as a medley of two of her favorite lullabies, which she plays at the neo-natal intensive care unit at Northside Hospital in Atlanta. To her, this department is sacred. Angi says, too, that the chord progresion for the Pachelbel Canon is very relaxing for her, so this book contains introductions, bridges, and codas with that progression. The arrangements are straightforward, and chords are provided for you to make any changes you wish. Titles are:

 This Restaurant Book collection by Dragonflower Music is intended for the intermediate lever and/or pedal harpist. These beloved melodies have been arranged in progressive key order so that the book can be played as a continuous set of background music at a gig. However, individual tunes may be selected as separate musical renditions and selections omitted as desired. Wonderful repertoire that your audience will LOVE!  Scroll down for the You Tube.

1. Grand March from “Norma” – V. Bellini (1801-1835) – F major

Howard Blake composed this number for the 1982 animated film "The Snowman". This is a multi-tasker, with different solo versions, a harp duet, and lead sheet with lyrics and melody.  Harp One of the duet can be played on lever harp, Harp Two is more suitable for pedal harp. The melody line could easily be picked up by a vocalist, or played on violin or flute for still other variations. Has harmonics and accidentals, except for the simplified harp solo. Spiral bound, 20 pages. ALL HARPS, MULTIPLE LEVELS.

Contains many new pieces not previously transcribed for harp: cheerful Renaissance melodies, love songs from Italian opera and Early American wedding marches and trumpet tunes. It includes historical notes for each piece, composer biographies and helpful suggestions for selecting pieces for the wedding ceremony. Arrangements are for the intermediate to advanced level player. Lever and pedal harp markings are provided and some fingerings are notated. Most pieces are composed in G; a few pieces are in C, D and F with a couple written in E flat. 40 pieces, 110 pages, spiral bound. $19.95

The famous Phantom of the Opera organ piece, transcribed for lever (or pedal) harp.  Not that difficult, and not that technically challenging, but there are a lot of lever changes making this transcription tricky.  Therefore it is advanced.  And fun!
 

Original composition by Mr. Voltz in A minor for pedal or lever harp.  It has the musical quality of movie theme music, kind of like a love song but with a more relaxed feeling.  It can be played for any occasion ind is easily accessible for the beginner/intermediate harpist.  There are four measures of 16th notes that may be challenging to a beginner, but otherwise, not difficult.  There are five  glissandos, and only 2 accidentals.  Page turns are easy.

Three versions for the solo harpist are included in this book: Beginner’s Barouqe Flamenco for Pedal or E flat lever Harp, Intermediate Baroque Flamenco for Pedal or E flat lever Harp and Concert Solo Baroque Flamenco for Pedal Harp.  Baroque Flamenco is based on a theme by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.  Techniques include: Strumming, glissandos,  knocks, finger snapping, accidentals and finger nail glissandos.  Beginner to Advanced Lever or Pedal Harp.  This is one of Miss Henson-Conant's signature pieces.  It is fabulous!

These short pieces have been adapted for lever harp by Maïté Etcheverry, a well known and well respected teacher of harp in France.  She has an unassuming and humble personality, yet is a superb harpist and teacher.  Her transcriptions are excellent. Lever changes are indicated by a small circled note. Techniques included in this book are: slurs, accidentals, glissandos and accents.