Hymns and Wedding Music for All Harps: Harp Solo [Spiral-bound]

Sylvia Woods (Author), Hal Leonard Corp. (Creator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1987

The third book in the Sylvia Woods multi-level harp book series. It contains popular hymns and church music, wedding processionals and recessionals, and a special section of Jewish music for joyous occasions. There are about 50 pieces, each with 2 arrangements: an easy version, and one that is more difficult. Also, each tune includes chord indications that can be used by harpers or other instrumentalists. Spiral-bound.

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From the Publisher

Sylvia Woods' harp music books are among the most popular books for harpists at any level. They are playable on lever harps (also called Irish, Celtic, or folk harps) as well as pedal harps (also called concert, grand, or orchestral harps). Her multi-level books are easily accessible for both beginners and advanced players. In these books, Sylvia has created two arrangements for each piece: an easy version, and one that is more difficult. Beginners can start with the easy version, and work their way up to the harder one. The two versions can also be played back to back to make a more varied arrangement. More advanced players and pedal harpists can add extra notes and chords to the harder version, making their own unique arrangement. The two versions can also be played together as a duet

From the Author

Many harp players enjoy playing in church. With this book, even if you're a beginner on the harp, you can play hymns in church. Share your love of the harp and hymns with your local congregation. I guarantee that they'll love it!

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (June 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936661011
• ISBN-13: 978-0936661018
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #611,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have in the harp players collection!, February 11, 1999

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J. Diaz ([e-mail]) (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hymns and Wedding Music for All Harps: Harp Solo (Spiral-bound)

Hymns and Wedding Music for All Harps by Sylvia Woods.

Are you thinking about playing your harp for others to enjoy? If so then the pieces in this book will be just perfect for many of those special occasions. I have used the arrangements included in the book as processional and recessional pieces for every wedding ceremony where I have played. The hymns are perfect for church services and I have played the traditional Israeli pieces at Chanukah parties. Hymns and Wedding Music is a must in your harp book collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good music selection, lovely arrangements, November 29, 2008

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Heidi S. "Heidi S." (Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hymns and Wedding Music for All Harps: Harp Solo (Spiral-bound)

I've had this music book for about a year now and use it almost constantly for church performances. The hymns that she has selected are lovely, recognizable and traditional. She has two options for each one - an easy arrangement and a harder arrangement. She has fingering listed, so all you have to do is add your own placement markings. Her advanced arrangements are not so complicated that you can't find the melody anymore, but her simpler arrangements can easily be expanded on to make them more involved. it is spiral bound and arranged alphabetically, so it is very easy to use. Obviously a book written by a harpist and for a harpist, and well worth the money!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good As Always : ), October 17, 2010

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LOVE the Sylvia Woods books!!! The arrangements are easily adaptable and conquerable by the beginner up to the more experienced alike!!! Plan to get more books by Sylvia as I continue to expand my harp library : )