Carolan tunes arranged for harp and one or two melody instruments. Full and interesting harp accompaniments that support the melody instruments, making these great for performing. This unique collection is arranged in period style with the harmonies, ornaments and variations as they might have been played in Dublin taverns and Irish country houses around 1800. The original 1796 version of Carolan’s Concerto

A collection of gems; some are familiar and some unusual, all traditional music from Britain. The solos are superb, and the ensemble arrangements are awesome. Beginning to intermediate level - there is something for everyone in this book, great for teachers and students alike. All tunes are in the keys of C, G or D. 99 pgs.

Solos: "Short-Coated Mary", "Fear a'Bhata" (The Boatman), "Loch Earn", "The

Contains solo arrangements of medieval and Renaissance music, from cantigas (13th century Spain) to popular dance tunes from the 16th and 17th centuries. There are two ensembles (for 3 harps): a well-known Praetorius 'Courante' and the Cantiga 282. Several of the pieces in the book were performed in ensemble, and are now arranged as harp solos. The book also has information on Renaissance dance types and

Here is the latest in Nancy Hurrell's exquisite and historical arrangements of early music for harp.  Easy to read with many historical notes and performance suggestions.  Very fulfilling for harpists knowledgeable in historical music, and also makes your performances well rounded.  Sometimes early music produces a change in the atmosphere creating a fine ambiance for many an occasion. 

Medieval and Renaissance Songs and Dances.

During the Renaissance, there was a constant exchange of musical ideas across boundaries, as court musicians travelled around the continent in royal entourages. Royal chapels and courts employed foreign musicians — the English lutenist Dowland at the Danish court and Franco-Flemish lutenist Van Wilder working for Henry VIII — leading to further interaction,

Traditional music of Britain in multi-level ensemble arrangements. This book contains both solos and ensembles, and all parts are interesting & enjoyable to play. 

Solos: "Torryburn Lasses", "The Maid of the Mill" and "Rowing from Islay to Uist".
Duets: " Ca' the Yowes tae the Nowes", " William and Nancy".
Trios: " Tail Toddle", "Suo-gan", " Hug o' laithill o horo", and " Katie

The Ring of Harps continues in the tradition of Nancy's other ensemble books, with arrangements for mixed level groups, which are fun to play for everyone. The tunes are from Scotland and Ireland, and include a duet, three-part and four-part ensembles. There are also seven great solos. In addition to the usual toe-tapping Scottish reels, the arrangements use melodic patterns to suggest ripples in the sea