Masumi Nagasawa teaches harp at the Maastricht Conservatory. In addition, she teaches at the music school in The Hague. She studied at the Maastricht Conservatory with the renowned harpist Phia Berghout, she followed her studies historical harp with Mara Galassi. She plays the modern concert harp, the single pedal harp, Irish harp and traditional Japanese harp (the KUGO). She won several prestigious awards and

From Harp to Harp, With Love. (English / Spanish / French) 
Added versions for harp and voice.

Six Easy South American Dances: 2 joropos, 2 galopas, carnavalito and bambuco;
Si Quedara Sin Ti (If I Ever Lost You) (also a 2nd version with lyrics in English & Spanish), Villavicencio (2nd version with lyrics), Zayante, Una Noche (A Night),
Las

Designed as a companion book to Play the Harp Beautifully Level 1 and Level 2. Each piece has two page numbers listed after it in the table of contents, designated "skills" and "notes." The pieces are designed to follow the method books and give interesting repertoire to play as musicians progress. Each piece has specific instructions to assist in specific techniques and phrasing. The book

CD accompanying the book From Harp to Harp with Love en Latin American Harps History, Music and Techniques.

Whether compositions are written according to style and form, or consist of random chords, arpeggios or glissandos, it is possible to be harmonious and effective with the help of this publication. A 20-minute companion CD is recorded with the etudes as they are written in the book, and then in free-form improvisation. There are bass, melody and arpeggio patterns, and one page of suggested improvisational styles

Greek dances - Part 2. Part 1 can be found in Harpe Mundi 15: Frangosyriani. Some of these pieces would be expected to be for pedal harp, but Christoph has adjusted them so they can be played on the lever harp. However, you will have to work wit those levers a lot! In order to let the bass come out strongly enough, you need to use a good damping technique.

Titels: To tram to teleftéo,

Beautiful arrangements of classic Psalms for harp and melody instrument. We have played through each of these arrangements using pedal and lever harp, and melodica, recorder and even humming. The arrangements are really beautiful and well done, with independence and interest in both parts. Well edited with lever changes indicated. Fingerings are not included, however there are no tricky passages. All pieces are

For pedal and lever harp! Beginner to intermediate level! Includes a play-along CD. Five new tunes, blues history, improvisation, wonderful and clever illustrations, hands on training, the four special scales! 108 pages! Everything you ever wanted to know about how to play the Blues on your PEDAL or LEVER HARP!

The Four Special Scales used by blues players. How to improvise your own solo. Special exercises

Rhett Barnwell's 3-page arrangement of Amazing Grace begins with the melody played in harmonics. A simple left-hand pattern comes in for the 2nd verse. The final verse features large 8-note chords. It is in the key of C with no lever changes, and no fingerings.

Linda has captured the Latin flavor of this Mexican beach town in her original tune by using Latin rhythms. It is for 1, 2, 3, or 4 harps. Harp 1 can be a solo. The triplets, PDLT and Latin rhythms all come together for a great sound. The solo harp version is simple, and with the added parts, the ensemble begins to sound very full, even though the parts are easy. The piece is in A minor and there are a few

An excellent collection of some of the most famous Renaissance compositions from England, France, Flanders, Italy and Spain.  Included are many of John Dowland’s most celebrated pieces for the lute as well as folk songs, rounds, ballads and songs of courtly love by other renowned composers. Most of these pieces have never before been arranged for harp. These elegant arrangements are for the

The Welsh title for this book is 'Ffarwel I Langyfelach Lon'

Farewell to lovely Llangyfelach is the song of farewell to his native village, sung by a young eighteenth-century Welshman. He had to leave his hometown against  his  will to join the cavalry. The sound of the small drum, that enticed many young men to fight for King and country, is imitated in this piece by tapping the rhythm on the

This was composed in 1986 for Dr Basil Wilson, Archaeologist and one of the board of directors of the Institute of Irish Studies in Queen’s University, Belfast where I spent two inspiring, happy and productive years as a Junior Fellow (1984-86). I was a frequent visitor to Basil and wife Anna’s home for dinner and wonderful long evenings of debate on all aspects of Irish affairs. His enthusiasm

A musical story about a ship that sails proudly on the waves, with the sunlight in the sails. That sometimes ripples like a lullaby, but then is threatened by wild storms. The ship is symbolic of man and his journey through life.

Titles: To the Sea, Lighthouse Beams, The Cradle, Lost Forever, New Shores.

There are 14 tunes in this book in various arrangements for harp and ensembles. All have been performed over and again and have proven to be excellent arrangements holding the interest of both player and listener. They are interesting and full arrangements, worthy of performance on stage as well as jam sessions and dancing. The combination of instruments you can use is almost limitless because of all the excellent

A collection of arrangements of traditional Scottish melodies and original compositions for the small harp by Isobel Mieras. Intermediate/Advanced level. 16 pages.

Contents: Ged a chaidh thu orm seachd (Although you have slighted me.), Chapel Keithack, Love will find out the Way, Lulle me beyond Thee. ( This haunting lullaby goes well with the following piece as they share the same tonality), Saith nos Lau

Twelve traditional pieces for lever or pedal harp. Hornpipes, jigs, and airs arranged in a very harpistic and playable style with ornaments, chords, and harmonics. Intermediate level. The music is in either the key of G, Bb, or D, and there are some accidentals requiring a lever change. Tunes are: Billy Malley's Schottisch, The Blackthorn Stick Jig, Joe Cooley's Jig, O'Keefe's Slide #2, Kathleen O'Hehir Slide,