Description

Celtic Autoharp
35 Celtic tunes arranged for all standard Autoharps using notation and tablature
by Karen Mueller

Product Number: 95529BCD
ISBN: 0786608536
Publisher: Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
Difficulty Level: Multiple Levels
Format: Book/CD Set

This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. The majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions, the informal gatherings of musicians in pubs, community halls, and homes. Although relatively new to the session ensemble, the autoharp bears a distinct resemblance to the Irish folk harp. Fittingly, this collection includes harp tunes by famed Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan as well as other slow airs. All of the pieces in this book have been arranged to be played on any standard 15 or 21-bar chromatic autoharp in either melodic or rhythmic (backup) style. A melody line with suggested chord accompaniment is included so other instrumentalists can easily join in. The book’s companion CD includes performances of all 35 selections, ably illustrating the rhythmic and stylistic nuances of this engaging music. In notation and tablature.

CONTENTS

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All Through The Night Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Arran Boat Song Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Britches Full Of Stitches Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Captain O’kane Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Carolan’s Draught Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Eleanor Plunkett Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Farewell To Whiskey Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Flowers Of Edinburgh Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Gavotte De Scrignac Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Hardiman The Fiddler Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Harvest Home Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller John Ryan’s Polka Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Julia Delaney Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Kesh Jig Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Larry O’gaff Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Merrily Kiss The Quaker Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Miss Mcleod’s Reel Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Miss Thornton’s Reel Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Morgan Magan Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Morrison’s Jig Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Red Haired Boy Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Rights Of Man Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Scotland The Brave Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Sheebeg Sheemor Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Ship In Full Sail Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Skye Boat Song Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Sonny’s Mazurka Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Star Of The County Down Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller The Blarney Pilgrim Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller The Butterfly Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller The Maid Behind The Bar Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller The Musical Priest Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller The Star Above The Garter Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller The Star Of Munster Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller Walker Street Traditional Arr. Karen Mueller