Lennon and McCartney for the Harp

I love having the Beatles arrangements! They are fun to play! Some require a bit more advanced playing capability.....but you don’t have to be a pro And of course, the rhythms are important....and perhaps the most challenging aspect for a newer musician or harpist.This book has several arrangements for some pieces and it’s helpful for lever harp players to avoid some keys and accidentals.....but there are some that will still be very challenging on a lever harp....in those cases she’s provided 3 versions, one for pedal harp, and two different arrangements for different tunings of lever harps.....be sure to pick the right one! (If I fell, Michelle, Here there and everywhere)If you are familiar with the other books by Sylvia Woods (Hymns, Xmas, Irish tunes), which provide simple but brilliant arrangements that harpists need for gigging etc, this book is slightly more difficult, but very accessible. The speed and rhythms will be challenging for a newer harpist. You will see familiar patterns in the left hand, and good fingering consistent with her other books. I’ve included a pic of the top of “rain” to give an idea of notation.The book also has a nice intro set of explanations of the notation and techniques.This collection includes familiar tunes like “across the universe”, Eleanor Rogby”, “All my Loving”, etc as well as some that are not as well known...”yes it is”, “golden slumbers”. I’ve taken a pic of the table of contents.Great book worth the $. You won’t be disappointed! Even if you can do your own arrangements, why bother? You can always embellish these.....which she actually recommends for advanced players in her other books)

My sister loved her gift. She picked this out because this author includes music that spans several types of harps and it is noted at the top of each song page. Good purchase/gift.

My daughter, 14 years old and playing harp since age 6, found these arrangements a great pleasure if somewhat of a challenge to master. Beatles music sounds surprisingly good on the harp and has the advantage of allowing her to accompany friends in non-classical repertoires. Sometimes it seems easier to practice tunes more contemporary.......These are well arranged and suitable for high-intermediate (and above) harpers. Nicely done.

Love every arrangement and I am learning all of the pieces!!! :)

Lennon and McCartney for the Harp says it all. If you play the harp and want to play some of the greatest music written in modern times this is the music book for you. The music is arranged for all harps so it is universal to all players.

Excellent harp arrangements!

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