Irish Dance Tunes for All Harps [Spiral-bound]

Sylvia Woods (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1987

A combination of 50 well-known and rare Irish tunes, all written in the keys in which they are most often played. Also includes extensive notes on playing this type of music.

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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).

From the Author

Although most of these tunes are dance tunes, and are meant to be played quickly, they also sound great when played a bit slower. So don't worry whether you can play them up to speed. Just enjoy them!

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 56 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (May 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0960299041
• ISBN-13: 978-0960299041
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #673,938 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can play and tap your toes at the same time! Great Book, February 11, 1999

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This review is from: Irish Dance Tunes for All Harps (Spiral-bound)

Irish Dance Tunes for All Harps by Sylvia Woods.

All of Sylvia's harp arrangements have a "high playability" rating with me. Believe me when I say this because I have looked at, and purchased a lot of harp music over the years. No one can arrange for the harp the way Sylvia can! This book is a perfect example of being able to make playable complicated Irish jigs, slip jigs, reels and hornpipes for those of us who are not "professional" harp players. This traditional music gets all of our collective toes tapping. Two introductions are included to help the novice better understand the nature and spirit of Irish dance tunes. I have had a lot of fun, and challenge, from the pieces in this book. It also includes one of my FAVORITE AIRS, Carrickfergus.