Beginning Harper's Tunebook

Very Easy Arrangements of Traditional Tunes

52 traditional tunes arranged for beginners. Each tune is provided in two keys. The book includes two CDs with recordings of each tune in both a slow and more up-to-speed version to allow the harper to play along.

125 pages of music and over two hours of recorded music for the price of only $32 (plus $10 priority mail shipping within the U.S.)

Four tune samples are available. This sampler contains the first lines of four tunes included in this book. These tunes are of increasing levels of difficulty and give an idea of what the book includes.

5 of 5 Stars! "Worth every penny. I'm still a relative beginner, and it was a delight to get a book that had so many great tunes I could play right away. I've already picked out several to 'dress up' as I learn more about arranging. There is a wide range of good, playable songs. There are interesting historical notes on the tunes, and the CD's are invaluable for learning by ear, or just learning what the tune is supposed to sound like. A must for those of us just learning to read music! I consider Jo's book to be a great find. I use it right along with my tutor, for extra practice, and just because I enjoy the tunes. Can't go wrong with this one."
Lynda Michalski

This book is also available without the two CDs for $24 (plus $10 priority mail shipping within the U.S.)

Downloadable Versions

This book is available in three downloadable versions:

complete PDF copy of this book(with MP3s of tunes) for $25
complete PDF copy of this book (without MP3s of tunes) for $20
MP3s of tunes from this book (without the tunebook itself) for $9

All tunes in this book are available as digital scores via PDF files with PayPal payment to harp@celtic-harp.com. Scores run anywhere from $2 to $5; please contact Jo Morrison for exact pricing of the score you desire. Once you send the PayPal payment to Jo, she will email the score to you.

Who might benefit from this book?

Beginners who would like more very easy music to assist them in comfort and enjoyment at the harp.
Teachers who have students who could use additional help beyond what their tutor books provide.
Advanced beginners and intermediate harpers who would like more easy repertoire to play.
Intermediate harpers who would like to work on their skills of accompanying others.
Intermediate harpers who would like to work on their own arrangements using simple arrangements to use as starting point.
Wire harpers have said this is a very good resource for tunes playable on the wire harp.
Anyone who would like to work on playing along by ear with the CD.

The tunes included are:

Aberystwyth		Little Red Lark
Adew Dundee		Llangloffan
Afron		Loch Broom
All Through the Night		Lochaber No More
Auld Lang Syne (two melodies)		Londonderry Air
Avon		MacPhersons Farewell
Beloved Gregor		Mermaid's Song
Black Nag		Morag of Dunvegan
Brian Boru		Morning Has Broken
Broom of the Cowdenknowes		Nonesuch
Christ Child Lullaby (sample)		Over the Hill and Over the Dale
Come By the Hills		Portsmouth
Cradle Song		Rory Dall's Port
Donald Blue		Scottish Branle (sample)
Down By the Salley Gardens		Simple Gifts
Fig for a Kiss		Skye Boat Song
Fisherman's Song for Attracting the Seals		Slane
Friendly Beasts		Song of the Kelpie
Galician Waltz		South Wind
Greensleeves		Spinning Wheel
Hawk that Swoops on High		St. Columba
Hector the Hero (sample)		Star of the County Down
Hop Tu Naa (sample)		Stumpie
It's Time to Go Home		Washing Song
Kelsterne Gardens		Water is Wide
Land of the Trees

Spiral bound, 133 pages.

Price $32, plus $10 shipping (Priority Mail, U.S. only.)

Price $24 without the two CDs, plus $10 shipping (Priority Mail, U.S. only.)

Will ship two books for the $10 shipping price.
Inquire for international rates.

Also available from Melody's Music and Harp Connection.

Send orders to:

Jo Morrison
2537 Marston Road
New Windsor, MD
21776

Note: Due to software limitations, the normal multiple-item shipping discounts are not available at the exact price quoted here for PayPal purchases. Checks or money orders must be used to take advantage of the exact discounts, or email your order to me directly and after receiving a quote from me follow the directions to send PayPal payment to Jo at harp@celtic-harp.com. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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