Celtic Autoharp Book and Companion CD

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35 Celtic tunes arranged for all standard Autoharps using notation and tablature.

This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. The majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions, the informal gatherings of musicians in pubs, community halls, and homes. Although relatively new to the session ensemble, the autoharp bears a distinct resemblance to the Irish folk harp.

Fittingly, this collection includes harp tunes by famed Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan as well as other slow airs. All of the pieces in this book have been arranged to be played on any standard 15 or 21-bar chromatic autoharp in either melodic or rhythmic (backup) style. A melody line with suggested chord accompaniment is included so other instrumentalists can easily join in. The book's companion CD includes performances of all 35 selections, ably illustrating the rhythmic and stylistic nuances of this engaging music. In notation and tablature.

Overall Difficulty: Multiple Levels

Song Title: All Through The Night / Arran Boat Song / Britches Full Of Stitches
Captain O'kane / Carolan's Draught / Eleanor Plunkett / Farewell To Whiskey / Flowers Of Edinburgh / Gavotte De Scrignac / Hardiman The Fiddler / Harvest Home / John Ryan's Polka / Julia Delaney / Kesh Jig / Larry O'gaff / Merrily Kiss The Quaker / Miss Mcleod's Reel / Miss Thornton's Reel / Morgan Magan / Morrison's Jig / Red Haired Boy / Rights Of Man / Scotland The Brave / Sheebeg Sheemor / Ship In Full Sail / Skye Boat Song / Sonny's Mazurka / Star Of The County Down / The Blarney Pilgrim / The Butterfly / The Maid Behind The Bar / The Musical Priest / The Star Above The Garter / The Star Of Munster / Walker Street