DICTIONARY OF MUSIC - NEW PENGUIN
Catalogue #38-704, BK $25
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FOLK HARPS
Gildas Jaffrennou
Catalogue #40-620, BK $38
Describes methods for the construction of Celtic, Ministril, Bardic, and an
Anglicized version of the Paraguayan harp.
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MARCEL
GRANDJANY-BIOGRAPHY (HARD BACK)
Catalogue #20-109, BK $28
This
Study is not a comprehensive biography of Marcel Grandjany,
but rather a collection of documents related to his life and multiple careers
in music. It is intended for students of his "method" and for all
harpists who perform his works or who desire some insight into the personality
of an artist who - as performer, composer, teacher, and founder of the American
Harp Society - influenced considerably the climate in which they have chosen to
work.
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GUIDE FOR HARPISTS, A
Catalogue #20-744, BK $39
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Catalogue #12-16, BK $18.50
The
subtitle of this book is "The Belfast Harpers' Festival, 1792, and the
Saving of Ireland's Harp Music by Edward Bunting". It
traces the ancient tradition of harping in
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Catalogue #20-b581, BK $20
A
long awaiting, concise and uncomplicated guide to harp scoring for composers
and arrangers
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Catalogue #63-457, BK $38
Recently
revised and updated combining her book on Prevention and Correction of Harp
Related Injury. This book is an invaluable resource for all harp players at all
levels of skill. Laurie shares a wealth of insightful Knowledge gained from her
extensive performing and teaching career, combined with her thorough research
into harp-related injury and discomfort. In addition to practical advise, much of the material deals with what goes on inside
a player, since a large part of playing music involves feelings, experiences
and attitudes. It is a complete overview foe understanding, learning, sharing,
performing, teaching, and injury prevention. Includes topics
such as Practising Effectively, Posture, Stage
Fright, Using Sound Systems, and much more.
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Catalogue #20-409, BK $51.50
Autobiography
/ comedy
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Catalogue #32-500, BK $80
Written
by a musician who is also an art historian, and beautifully illustrated with
more than130 photographs and drawings, this book surveys the progress of the
harp from antiquity to the present day - from the simple bow-like early harp to
the gleaming modern pedal harp, most recently equipped with the refinements of
electronic sound.
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INTRODUCTION TO
IMPROVISATION & VAMPS (inc CD)
Catalogue #14-797, MA $49
For
Pedal Harp or Lever Harp (in C)
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MANUAL OF MUSICAL
TERMS - POCKET SIZE
Catalogue #38-705, BK $14
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MASTER GLOSSARY OF
SYMBOLS & SPECIAL EFFECTS FOR HARP
Catalogue #20-b828, MA $9.50
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Catalogue #19-586, BK $28
A Record keeping booklet for all harps. Keep track of information such as
string breakages, previous owners, age, string inventory and much more. A must for all harp owners.
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Catalogue #20-408, BK $51.50
A
Guide for the Principal Harpist: This Valuable 68 page book by the Principal
Harpist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (formerly the New York
Philharmonic), includes most of the major orchestra excerpt and cadenzas with
fingerings, pedalings, comments, and practical adviceon orchestral performance. There are chapters on
audition and orchestra skills, plus an instuctional
CD featuring Ms. Bullen performing all of the music
in the book.
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CARLOS SALZEDO: FROM
AELOEAN TO THUNDER
Catalogue #20-407, BK $79
This
hardback biography of Salzedo provides insights into
his techniques, compositions and his life as a harpist and musician. There are
many photographs plus a complete catalogue of his music including works in
manuscript. Mr. Owens provides a personal and accessible look at the man who revoloutionized the harp world. Beautifullt
presented in hardback.
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Catalogue #63-824, BK $38
From early Celtic times through the Middle Ages and on to
the present day in
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THREE CENTURIES OF
HARP MAKING
Catalogue #19-833, BK $70
A stunning book full of magnificent photographs of the
various harps through the ages from the African Harp to the modern
double-action pedal harp. Each harp is accompanied by detailed descriptions.
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Catalogue #42-271, BK $71
This
book on the history of the harp in
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TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR
LEVER HARP
Catalogue #20-580, BK $37
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