Lalayi

$7.00

Samira Memarzadeh has arranged the traditional Persian lullaby “Lalayi” for solo lever or pedal harp. Lyrics are included for optional vocal accompaniment. Scroll down for notes.

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Pages to print: 4 pgs.

Duration: 3:00

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Description

Note from the arranger

“Lalayi” means lullaby in Persian and this lullaby is one of thousands of lalayis that exist within the numerous ethnicities in today’s Iran. This particular lullaby is from Iran’s capital, Tehran, and occurs in Sima Bina’s famous collection of Persian lullabies. The word “lala” is used to hush a baby to sleep. To enhance the lullaby’s gentle character, I incorporated harpy runs and ornamentations, creating a dreamy and mystical atmosphere. The lyrics were added as an interpretive suggestion to give a sense of the song. You may sing them at any point if you wish, but the piece also works beautifully without. For an authentic performance, please refer to recordings by native speakers. Variations may exist across different regions.