Rhett Barnwell's newest arrangement is of one of the most popular and requested hymns, "How Great Thou Art", for lever or pedal harp. Crafted for the intermediate player, it opens with a contemplative introduction, followed by the theme in the right hand, accompanied by a sixteenth note pattern in the left hand. Played at a slow tempo, and with much rubato, the sixteenth patterns will fall readily into the left hand. The arrangement makes use of alternate harmonizations and rhythms from the original, while easily recognizable as the popular hymn.

"Comfort Medley" includes "Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul" and "Hide Away in the Love of Jesus."  This arrangement is very straightforward, easy to play and easy to read.  It sounds great.  You receive the arrangement in both the keys of Eb and C.

"Sonata in D Major" by Michael W. Smith.  Works well as a wedding recessional arrangement, as the harp's strings ring out like cathedral bells!  Angi's music is straightforward, and comes in both Eb and C. Her arrangements are very playable and sound great.

A great selection of very playable and enjoyable songs from the movies we know and love. Angi Bemiss' music is highly playable and well thought out. This is volume 2, and the book comes either in the key of C or Eb, whichever you prefer.  Both keys are not in the same book.

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.

Themes and Variations arranged for lever harp, also can be played on pedal harp. These are familiar melodies loved the world over.  They have been simplified from their orchestral or original versions, none originally written for harp.  Carefully edited with some fingerings and brackets, these are a great addition to your repertoire for performing or for self enjoyment.  Optional practice CD, performed on harp, is available.

A second volume of hymn favorites, due to popular request. Each tune arranged for advanced beginners and intermediate solo harp; Basic version is playable on a 26-string harp having a C one octave below Middle C. Intermediate version requires an additional lower octave. The harmonies are luscious, and the notes lay well under the fingers.  Excellent repertoire for any gigging harpist. Below, click on the file attachment to see samples, then back button.  Table of Contents:

Harp solo – The Red Leaf
Composed and arranged for lever or pedal harp solo by Denise Grupp-Verbon. For early to mid intermediate players. This 4 page arrangement features rolled chords, some P.D.L.T., and a few triplets. It is in the key of D, with no lever changes. Helpful fingerings and placings are provided, along with chord symbols. This composition is the title track from TAPESTRY’s CD, The Red Leaf. Lever or pedal harp. Friendly page turns.

Originally a piano piece, part of a “Suite Burlesque,” this piece became familiar to many of us as the theme from the weekly tv show, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.” It is a mock funeral march, with a contrasting heroic middle section. The only difficulty is at the end: originally too chromatic altogether, I have recomposed the ending, but it includes some quick and precise pedalling: C-sharp-natural-flat. This can best be managed by a staccato technique followed by a pedal slide, all in keeping with the character of the piece. Advanced intermediate, pedal harp. 5 pages.

Nocturne in Eb, op. 9 #2, by Chopin (for pedal harp)

One of the best known, and simplest, of the Nocturnes, it is also well suited to harp, except that it requires intensive and precise pedalling. The finger technique is not at all demanding. Advanced intermediate, 5 pages.

This is a beautiful piece, and some of you may remember it as "My Twilight Dream" - the Eddy Duchin Theme Song.  When I learned this piece as a child on the piano, that's what my mother called it. --mr