Jewish Traditional Tunes

Note from the arranger

The harp part of this entire book can be played on a harp of only 26 strings (3.5 octaves), from low C to high G, with a full set of levers.

Because these tunes are “traditional,” there are many versions of the melody in use; therefore, you may be familiar with a slightly different melody. The arrangements in this book definitely have a “classical feel,” which reflect my formal musical training. Some of the tunes may have unexpected harmonies or shifts to the relative minor or major to make them more interesting. Therefore, feel free to alter my arrangements as desired if my harmonic approach is not to your liking. These tunes have been placed in progressive key order within each section to facilitate lever and pedal changes. Due to space constraints, first and second endings were only indicated above the flute/violin part in the full score and dynamics only within the harp part; but these markings apply to both instruments.

Contents

Holiday Tunes
Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet) – Passover
Karev Yom (Bring Near the Day) – Passover
Hineni Muchan (I am Ready) – Passover
V’nomar L’fanav (Let Us Sing a New Song) – Passover
Avinu Malkeinu (Our Father, Our King) – Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur
Sevivon Sov, Sov, Sov (Dreidel Spin, Spin, Spin) – Hanukkah
Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (Children’s Hanukkah Song) – Hanukkah
Hanerot Halalu (We Kindle These Lights) – Hanukkah
Ma’oz Tzur (Rock of Ages) – Hanukkah

General Tunes
Lev Tahor (Pure Heart)
La-Yehudim (The Jews Had Light)
Hevenu Shalom Aleichem (We Bring Peace to You)
Eli Ata (You Are My God)
Im Eshkachéch Y’rushalayim (If I Forget You Jerusalem)
Hallelujah (Praise to God)
Shabbat Kodesh (Holy Sabbath)
Hatikvah (The Hope)
Yedid Nefesh (Beloved of the Soul)
Hinei Ma Tov (How Good It Is)
Ki Mitzion (Out of Zion)