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Actually I had to look it up. You can still get Suzanne Balderston’s arrangements at http://www.harp.com
@ Tracey Kjonegaard, it’s the Adagio from Pathetique Sonata by Beethoven. It’s fairly chromatic so I can imagine it’s difficult to pick out on harp. Suzanne Balderston had a nice arrangement of it but I don’t know if it’s still in print since she passed away.
@ Jimmy H, that’s awesome! ROFL. Zits cartoon has done a whole series this week on earworms
Thanks Kreig and Kay! I was thinking more random would definitely be better with some more upbeat mixed with the slower. I’m not too worried about lever changes between pieces as I will have some “patter” as part of the program. I always love to talk about the pieces and about the harp. I also have a set of pieces for the lap harp. For logistical reasons, I’ll play those all at once.
I can’t recommend any particular models but it seems to me that Blevins has some compact, economical harp designs. http://www.blevinsharps.com/index
I also don’t don’t what kind of repertoire you’re playing when you bring your 26 string out but I find that a lot of Sylvia Woods arrangements can be easily adapted for that size instrument.
Jennifer
Tacye, I didn’t know that! I’m US based so haven’t had to deal with VAT and What not but thought it might be an issue!
Choosing a harp is a very personal issue. I’ve played a DS Ravenna and liked it and have heard good things about Pilgrim. What type of music does your daughter want to play? If she likes Celtic/folk, she may prefer the bright sound and nylon strings of the Ravenna. If she’s more interested in classical or in moving to pedal harp eventually, she may prefer the feel of the Pilgrim.
And to further muddy the waters, the right harp now might not be the right harp later on. (See posts by Deb L or Brooke Boddie for instance). That doesn’t mean you’re sunk if you buy a harp now that’s not what you want later on.
I’m personally a nylon person. I play a lot out of doors in really variable weather though.
Jennifer
The Heartland Infinity has a full 36 strings in a fairly compact package http://www.heartlandharps.com/model-infinity.html
Where are you located? That may make a difference in relation to what’s more available and how much it costs. And renting for a while isn’t a bad thing.
@Carl Swanson Oh my gosh that was wonderful. Her wrists are so supple. If I could be that relaxed it would solve a lot of problems even beyond harp!
Working on Verlene Schermer’s arrangement of Swallowtail jig. I love the syncopated rhythms and extended harmonies.
