Demand Music
Demand Music titles are sheet music for Solos and Ensembles. They are for sale here or through Sheet music Plus and Harp Column Music.
Here are all the titles organized by level, with links to the purchase pages
Instructional videos, and recordings are found below.
harp solos for beginners
Harp Music for Beginners -
These pieces are arranged to be satisfying and challenging for beginner and novice harpers.
Suo Gan for beginner, intermediate and and advanced
C$7.99
The package contains a beautiful version of Suo Gan, a lovely Welsh lullaby, and then 2 more versions to challenge you as your skills develop! All three can be played together, so you can play with a teacher or more advanced harping friend as well as playing a solo.
sakura
C$4.00
For the Spring - 17th century Japanese classic with lovely left hand variations. A little more advanced than some of the beginner pieces
Infant Holy advanced Beginner Solo
C$3.99
Maybe my favourite Xmas piece. Lovely melody, easy to learn and satisfying to play! Also available is an advanced solo and a 3 part ensemble (scroll down)
Auld Lang Syne
C$3.99
The first tune that Robert Burns set his poem to. This tune was replaced in subsequent publications with a related, but different tune that is more well-known today. But I love the original tune, and its use is definitely in ascendancy!
There are two versions included: one a fairly easy solo, and the second, an accompanying part for harp with a
The first tune that Robert Burns set his poem to. This tune was replaced in subsequent publications with a related, but different tune that is more well-known today. But I love the original tune, and its use is definitely in ascendancy!
There are two versions included: one a fairly easy solo, and the second, an accompanying part for harp with a melody instrument or voices. And of course two harps can play together, one on the tune and the other on the accompaniment.
harp solos - intermediate
Harp Solos for intermediate level harpers - ranges from early to advanced intermediate players. The description indicates the level, and the tracks on the right are playable as well. (on some browsers the recordings are at the bottome - scroll down)
Unst Boat Song
C$5.00
This ancient song from the island of Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland islands, has been arranged to emphasize the proayer qualities - often called a boat prayer song - it offers a warning about the west wind, and a hope that the men and the boat will survive. Intermediate level - the tune is simple but the accompaniment is more complex. It
This ancient song from the island of Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland islands, has been arranged to emphasize the proayer qualities - often called a boat prayer song - it offers a warning about the west wind, and a hope that the men and the boat will survive. Intermediate level - the tune is simple but the accompaniment is more complex. It changes key in the middle, and then back again, but two simple flips each way accomplishes that.
In the bleak midwinter
C$4.99
A calm intermediate level arrangement of Holst setting of this favourite poem. Uses lots of musical imagery to paint a picture, but not difficult to learn. Three verses, and I wide range of the harp, though the few lowest notes can be moved for a small harp.
Christ Child's Lullaby
C$5.00
This calm and soothing setting of the carol from the Hebrides will help you improve some co-ordination skills while giving you and your listeners a gentle and relaxing experience. Not only for Christmas - the baby needs to sleep all through the year!
Away in a Manger
C$5.00
Three tunes associated with this 19th century "cradle song" are arranged in tandem with a short melody between them. The first setting is suitable for advanced beginners and the second for intermediate play, but you can happily stop after the first section, or continue to the end for a longer piece. Great for musical meditation, background music
Three tunes associated with this 19th century "cradle song" are arranged in tandem with a short melody between them. The first setting is suitable for advanced beginners and the second for intermediate play, but you can happily stop after the first section, or continue to the end for a longer piece. Great for musical meditation, background music and church services!
Prospect
C$4.50
A great tune - one of my all-time favourites, here in a full 3 verses with coda. It is found in the Sacred Harp collection of hymn tunes from the American south. This is an early intermediate or advanced beginner arrangement, but one I play all the time for background music, wedding, funerals, church. Calming and beautiful.
Rolling Studies
Free
Two rhythmic studies to improve finger action in rolling. It's fun and addictive!
Learn to play video - O Holy Night
C$10.00
A short video with all the teacherly tricks and fingerings to play O Holy night. About 10 minutes. Play it as often as you like or download it to your device. Does not include the sheet music
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O Holy Night 2:200:00/2:20
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Mari Dhall 2:200:00/2:20
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Unst Boat Song 2:320:00/2:32
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0:00/2:46
Harp Solos - advanced
Harp solos for advanced lever harps. May be played on pedal harp as well, but their are no pedal changes marked. Some of them require good lever technique.
Für Elise
C$4.55
Beethoven's famous piano piece, rendered for lever harp. This slightly abriged version has some lever flipping challenges, and some speedy passages, but is worth the effort to learn and always a crowd pleaser!
Moonlight Sonata
C$4.50
Beethoven's famous Sonata 14, later known as the Moonlight Sonata. Lost of levers, but all well organized, and true to the original, though abridged. The hands share the "middle notes" to allow for levers and comfortable playing. A winner!
Gymnopodie #1 - Eric Satie
C$4.98
This transcription from the original piano solo by Satie is calm and lovely on the harp. Includes lever markings. This piece is on the RCM repertoire list for Gr. 8.
Infant Holy Advanced Intermediate Solo
C$4.95
Some of the beautiful elements of the 3-part arrangement, all combined into a solo. One of the world's great tunes in my estimation - enjoy this challenging and satisfying version.