This book contains twelve of the most lever-harp-friendly pieces from the three books of Dowland’s Songs & Ayres originally transcribed for voice and lute. The harp arrangements in this book, which are intermediate to advanced level with several lever changes in most of the pieces, were transcribed from the original lute tablature. Verlene has also added introductions, interludes and endings that

In addition to making use of the chromatic capabilities of the cross-strung harp, most of these arrangements are jazzed up versions of traditional tunes, re-harmonized for a fun change of pace. Included is a re-harmonized version of a Bach Gavotte, with the original version on the first page and the jazzy one on the second page. Bach purists are welcome to play just page one … Those who would enjoy a

This is the second book of music for duos, trios and ensembles arranged by Verlene. As the ensemble leader for Harpers Hall, Verlene has had many years of experience leading a multi-level harp ensemble and has arranged several pieces for the Harpers Hall ensemble in two or three parts. This book includes nine of her arrangements – four Christmas pieces, two classical, and three traditional tunes – one

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This book can be used simply as a repertoire book, but it is also intended as an instructional book on improvisation in Middle Eastern styles of music. It includes traditional Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, Arabic, Spanish Flamenco, and Ladino/Sephardic tunes. Each has a distinct flavor of the Middle East, whether

This is a companion book to the Rendezvous with the Moon CD. It features 13 original songs by Verlene Schermer arranged for harp and voice. 5 of the songs are for cross-strung harp and can also be played on pedal harp. All the songs can also be played on piano or guitar. 50 pages.

Songs are: Breakthrough, El Nino, Fertile Inner World, Laugh with the Universe, Make the Silence Answer, Maple Leaf,

Songs for lever harp and voice. All the songs in this book can be heard on Verlene's recordings " Persephone's Art ." "Rendezvous with the Moon ," and "Dreamtime ." On the recordings, Verlene plays diatonic lever and cross-strung chromatic harps and is joined by percussion, string bass, guitar, flute and other instruments. The arrangements in this book are for lever harp and voice, but can be played just as easily

This is the third book of music for duos, trios and ensembles arranged by Verlene. As the ensemble leader for Harpers Hall, Verlene has had many years of experience leading a multi-level harp ensemble and has arranged several pieces for the Harpers Hall ensemble in two or three parts. This book includes eight of her arrangements – three Christmas pieces, one original piece, and four traditional tunes – an

This single volume contains all 20 transcriptions of what was played on the CD included with The Sing-Along Harper. The songs are transcribed for lever harp and voice (or any melody instrument). Chord names are also included. For those who would benefit from seeing the written notation and comparing that to what they hear on the CD, this can be a useful tool in learning how to make your own accompaniments using

This book will give you tools to play along with singers and other instrumentalists without needing to read and memorize music! The concept is the same as for learning folk guitar -- they only need to learn some chords and a few strumming or fingerpicking patterns, and away they go! So, why should guitar players get all the fun? Here at last is an approach to playing folk harp that is truly a folk style of

Verlene's popular song from the Peace CD is transcribed for harp or piano and voice. Guitar chords are also provided. The harp is advanced beginner/intermediate level and can be played on lever or pedal harp. It is in the key of G and there are no lever or pedal changes. The vocal is a blues style, and includes "blue notes" -- so the flats written in the melody should be sung somewhere between the flat and the

As one of the primary ensemble leaders for Harpers Hall, Verlene has had many years of experience leading a multi-level harp ensemble and has arranged several pieces for the Harpers Hall Ensemble in two or three parts. This book includes eight of her arrangements – four Christmas pieces, two traditional Celtic and two classical. Harp one is usually the easiest part, with harp two at intermediate level and

The "twist" is the jazzy approach in the arrangements of these tunes that are usually played with traditional chords and rhythms. The arrangements in this book are for lever harp, but can be played just as easily on piano. Most of the tunes can be played on a lever harp with only the F and C levers, but for one tune you will also need a G-sharp. Each arrangement begins more simply and less jazzy and then evolves

This is the second book in a series of arrangements for lever harp. The "twist" is the jazzy approach in the arrangements of these tunes that we usually hear with traditional chords and rhythms. The arrangements in this book are for lever harp, but can be played just as easily on pedal harp or piano. Most of the tunes can be played on a lever harp with only F and C levers, but for one tune, you will also need a G#

This is the third book in the "Tunes with a Twist" series. The “twist” is the jazzy approach in the arrangements of these tunes that we usually hear with traditional chords and rhythms. The arrangements in this book are for lever harp, but can be played just as easily on pedal harp or piano. Most of the tunes can be played on a lever harp with only F and C levers, but for one tune, you will also need a

This is the fourth book in the Tunes with a Twist series. The "twist" is the jazzy approach in the arrangements of tunes that are usually played with traditional chords and rhythms. The arrangements in this book are for harp, but can be played just as easily on piano. Pedal markings are given in this edition for the tunes that require pedal changes. Pedal changes are indicated below the bottom staff, and lever

This is the fifth book in the Tunes with a Twist series. The "twist" is the jazzy approach in the arrangements of tunes that are usually played with traditional chords and rhythms. The arrangements in this book are for harp, but can be played just as easily on piano. Pedal markings are given in this edition for the tunes that require pedal changes. Pedal changes are indicated below the bottom staff. All of the

This is the 2nd Christmas book in Verlene Schermer's popular series of "With a Twist" books. The "twist" is Verlene's new jazzy approach in the arrangements of these tunes that are usually played with traditional chords and rhythms. The arrangements in this book are for lever harp, but can be played just as easily on pedal harp or piano. The pieces are in the key of C or 1 or 2 sharps. Most of the tunes can be

This is the seventh book in the "Tunes with a Twist" series. The “twist” is the jazzy approach in the arrangements of these tunes that we usually hear with traditional chords and rhythms. The arrangements in this book are for lever harp, but can be played just as easily on pedal harp or piano. Each arrangement uses either jazzy chords or jazzy rhythms or both. Chords are also given for guitar or any

This book for cross-strung harp includes four harp solos, three for harp and vocal, and two for harp and flute or any other melody instrument. The vocal pieces can also be played with a melody instrument. The styles range from Renaissance and Baroque, to modern jazzy original compositions. There are fingering suggestions, but they are purposefully sparse, so that you won't become bogged down by them. You can add