{"id":15524,"date":"2017-06-01T09:02:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T13:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harpcolumnmusic.com\/?p=15524"},"modified":"2018-10-27T15:23:51","modified_gmt":"2018-10-27T19:23:51","slug":"favorite-solo-collections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harpcolumn.com\/music\/favorite-solo-collections\/","title":{"rendered":"Our favorite solo collections"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to beef up your harp solo repertoire? Try one of our favorite collections! These sets are perfect for freelancers looking\u00a0to build their digital libraries quickly.<\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Basically Bach<\/a><\/h3>\n

Artist: Rhett Barnwell<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Rhett Barnwell has collected some of\u00a0J. S. Bach’s most popular works and arranged them for solo lever or pedal harp. The pieces range in level from advanced beginner through advanced player, making the collection very useful for students or anyone looking for an instant repertoire builder.\u00a0Also included\u00a0are several pieces with vocal parts in German, with English translations. The pieces are \u00a0in various keys, with the more advanced pieces having multiple accidentals. Included are:<\/p>\n

\u201cArioso\u201d (simplified and intermediate and versions)
\n\u201cMenuet in G Major\u201d
\n\u201cSheep May Safely Graze\u201d
\n\u201cBist Du Bei Mir\u201d (Simplified solo harp version, plus\u00a0intermediate version for solo harp or harp and high voice.) (listen above)
\n\u201cMenuet in A Minor\u201d
\n\u201cO Sacred Head\u201d
\n\u201cSleepers Awake\u201d
\n\u201cBouree No. 1\u201d
\n\u201cMarche\u201d
\n\u201cJesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring\u201d (Solo harp version, plus harp and high voice version.)
\nSinfonia
\n\u201cPrelude No. 1,\u201d from the Well Tempered Clavier<\/em>
\n\u201cPrelude,\u201d from the Cello Suite No. 1<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Intermediate Jazz &\u00a0Blues<\/a><\/h3>\n

Artist: Pedal Sliders<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Amanda Whiting and Tony Robinson present this set of eight jazzy original solos for intermediate-level harpists. These pieces make jazz fun and accessible on the harp. Two of them are playable on the lever harp, and the rest are best suited to the pedal harp. Included in this collection are:<\/p>\n

Wibbly Waltz
\nStrut Your Stuff BluesDentist Blues (in F Molar)
\nA Walk in the Park
\nModal Blues
\nTaffs Well Latin Quarter
\nGreensleeves
\nTea at the Ritz<\/p>\n

The Garden Path<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

Artist: Christa Grix<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The Garden Path<\/em>\u00a0is an original suite of five musical reflections for solo lever or pedal harp that \u201ctakes the listener on a walk through the garden,\u201d says composer Christa Grix. \u201cEach movement reflects the spirit of a different flower or plant. The intermediate level harpist will find enjoyment and inspiration from this collection\u2014and it will challenge the harpist to try some new techniques.\u201d An interesting and engaging choice\u00a0for recital programs, \u201cthis is a collection that is sure to delight and captivate the listener,\u201d says Grix. Included are:<\/p>\n

\u201cMorning Glory\u201d
\n\u201cHosta Paradise Glory\u201d
\n\u201cDaisy Flower\u201d
\n\u201cTrillium Dreams\u201d
\n\u201cBlack Orchid\u201d<\/p>\n

Ave Maria Collection<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

Artist: Jaymee Haefner<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Jaymee Haefner\u2019s\u00a0harp-friendly \u201cAve Maria\u201d collection includes a version for solo pedal harp, as well as accompaniment versions\u00a0in four keys, which can be used with harp and voice or another melody\u00a0instrument. Haefner has cleverly provided a solution for repeated notes in the original composition by Schubert. Also included are vocal parts in three languages. This collection includes all of the versions that you would need to have on hand to perform this very popular work!<\/p>\n

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