Mel Bay Mueller Karen - Celtic Autoharp + Online Audio - Harp
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Summary of This Book
This collection brings together 35 Celtic melodies covering ten performance styles, with a strong presence of traditional dances (jigs and reels) typical of Irish "sessions," those friendly gatherings of musicians in pubs, halls, or homes. The Autoharp, still relatively recent in this type of ensemble, proves particularly fitting due to its sonic kinship with the Irish folk harp: the collection thus includes harp tunes attributed to the famous harpist Turlough O'Carolan, alongside expressive slow airs. Each piece offers a melodic line accompanied by suggested chords, allowing other instrumentalists to join easily (fiddle, flute, guitar, etc.), while providing the Autoharp with two playing approaches: melody or rhythmic "backup." You will find well-known titles such as "All Through The Night," "Kesh Jig," "The Butterfly," "Morrison's Jig," and "Sheebeg Sheemor," presented in notation and tablature, with companion audio to absorb the phrasing and energy of the Celtic style.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | Chromatic Autoharp (15 or 21 bars), with melodic line and suggested chords for ensemble playing | Genre | Traditional Celtic repertoire (dances: jigs, reels, polkas, mazurkas; slow airs) |
Questions frequently asked
Is this collection suitable for a 15- or 21-bar Autoharp?
The book is designed for a chromatic Autoharp with 15 or 21 bars, including melody and suggested chords.
How many Celtic tunes are included in Celtic Autoharp + Online Audio?
The collection features 35 Celtic melodies. The repertoire covers ten playing styles. Traditional dances include jigs, reels, polkas, and mazurkas, supplemented by slow airs.
Are the Autoharp scores written in tablature?
Each piece is presented both in standard notation and tablature to provide a reading format adapted to the Autoharp.
Which traditional tunes are included in this collection?
The table of contents notably includes "All Through The Night," "Kesh Jig," "The Butterfly," "Morrison’s Jig," and "Sheebeg Sheemor." Harp airs attributed to Turlough O’Carolan are also part of the repertoire.
Can these Autoharp pieces be played with other musicians?
The melodic line and suggested chords allow for accompaniment by other instrumentalists. Violin, flute, or guitar can join the performance. The Autoharp can carry the melody or provide a rhythmic "backup" part.
