HarpLore Australia Catalogue

BOOKS


DICTIONARY OF MUSIC - NEW PENGUIN

Catalogue #38-704, BK $25

 


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.

 

 

 

MARCEL GRANDJANY-BIOGRAPHY (HARD BACK)

Ingelfield

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.

 


GUIDE FOR HARPISTS, A

Carl Swanson

Catalogue #20-744, BK $39

 


HARP OF IRELAND, THE

Grainne Yeats

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 Ireland, and sets out the reasons for its gradual decline until the Belfast Festival of 1792. There is a detailed account of the Festival, making use of contemporary sources, as well as a critical discussion of the work of Edward Bunting in writing down the harp music for the first time, thus saving it for posterity. There are chapters on the harper-composers, with particular reference to the greatest of them all, Turlough O'Carolan. Also, biographical details are given for each of the harpers who played at Belfast. 71 pages paperbound.

 


HARP SCORING BOOK

Stanley Chaloupka

Catalogue #20-b581, BK $20

A long awaiting, concise and uncomplicated guide to harp scoring for composers and arrangers

 


HARPER'S HANDBOOK, THE

Laurie Riley

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.

 


HARPO SPEAKS !

Harpo Marx / Rowland Barber

Catalogue #20-409, BK $51.50

Autobiography / comedy

 


HARPS & HARPISTS

Roslyn Rensch

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.

 


INTRODUCTION TO IMPROVISATION & VAMPS (inc CD)

Deborah Henson-Conant

Catalogue #14-797, MA $49

For Pedal Harp or Lever Harp (in C)

 


MANUAL OF MUSICAL TERMS - POCKET SIZE

Catalogue #38-705, BK $14

 


MASTER GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS & SPECIAL EFFECTS FOR HARP

Faith Carman

Catalogue #20-b828, MA $9.50

 


MY HARPS HISTORY

Julie Gaisford Garner

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.

 


PRINCIPAL HARP

Sarah Bullen

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.

 


CARLOS SALZEDO: FROM AELOEAN TO THUNDER

By Dewey Owens

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.

 


THE STORY OF THE IRISH HARP

Nora Clark

Catalogue #63-824, BK $38

From early Celtic times through the Middle Ages and on to the present day in Ireland and around the world.

 


THREE CENTURIES OF HARP MAKING

Rosalyn Rensch

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.

 


TREE OF STRINGS

K. Sanger & A. Kinnaird

Catalogue #42-271, BK $71

This book on the history of the harp in Scotland presents an in-depth study, drawing on material from unpublished documents, family papers and manuscripts, which will throw new light on the background of these ancient and beautiful instruments. The first of its kind, this volume will be of interest to historians, musicologists and harp players, and to any ready with a general interest in Scottish & Celtic culture. In hardback. 256 pages, include photographs & illustrations.

 


TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR LEVER HARP

David Kolacny

Catalogue #20-580, BK $37