Ossian Publications LOESBERG JOHN - CELTIC HARP - HARP

Name: LOESBERG JOHN - CELTIC HARP - HARP
Brand: Ossian Publications
SKU: 175869
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EAN : 9780946005437

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Essential Information About This Book
• Must-have Celtic Repertoire: a carefully selected collection of ancient airs and traditional dances from the so-called "Celtic" countries.
• Accessible Arrangements: written for the harp at an easy level, ideal for quickly enriching your repertoire.
• Versatile and Practical: also suitable for piano, keyboard, and most melodic instruments playing the main line.
• Varied Colors: a wide range of styles and moods, from singing melodies to marches and jigs, to diversify your instrumental enjoyment.

LOESBERG JOHN - CELTIC HARP - HARP

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Summary of This Book

This collection brings together a "handpicked" selection of traditional airs and dances from Ireland, Brittany, England, Wales, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man. The goal is clear: to offer characterful themes that are immediately musical while remaining easy to sight-read thanks to arrangements adapted for the harp at an easy level. The melodic line remains at the forefront, making this book equally relevant for piano, keyboard, or any instrument capable of carrying a melody (wind instruments, bowed strings, flute, etc.).

The diversity of the program is the strength of the work: you will find lively dances such as "Kemp's Jig," popular airs like "Sally Gardens" or "The Banks Of The Suir," as well as iconic Breton titles such as "An Alarc'h," "Ar Serjant-Major (The Sergeant Major)," or "Santez Mari, Mamm Doue." The collection also includes pieces associated with important composers of the traditional repertoire, notably Turlough O'Carolan ("John O'Connor," "Sir Festus Burke") and Nathaniel Gow ("Miss Sally Hunter"). An excellent resource for building a solid Celtic repertoire, working on musicality, articulation, and phrasing, and having effective pieces for both personal playing and group or event settings.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Traditional, World

Composer	Traditional (includes themes attributed to Turlough O'Carolan and Nathaniel Gow)	Language	English
Instrumentation	Harp (easy arrangements), also suitable for piano, keyboard, and melodic instruments	Difficulty	Easy
Genre	Celtic traditional music (ancient airs and dances)

Questions frequently asked

Is John Loesberg's Celtic Harp collection accessible to beginners?

The arrangements of "Kemp's Jig" and other tunes are marked as easy level, with a comfortable notation designed for harp sight-reading.

Which Celtic tunes are included in this collection?

The program notably includes "Sally Gardens", "The Banks Of The Suir" and "An Alarc'h". It gathers dances and traditional airs from several Celtic regions.

Can these arrangements be played on piano or flute?

The melodic line of "Santez Mari, Mamm Doue" remains prominent in the arrangements. The collection is indicated as suitable for piano and keyboard. Its notation can also be used for melodic instruments, including winds, bowed strings, and flute.

From which Celtic traditions do the airs originate?

The pieces come from Ireland, Brittany, England, Wales, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man. "Ar Serjant-Major (The Sergeant Major)" is among the cited Breton titles.

Does the book contain pieces by Turlough O'Carolan?

Two themes attributed to Turlough O'Carolan are mentioned: "John O'Connor" and "Sir Festus Burke". "Miss Sally Hunter", associated with Nathaniel Gow, is also part of the announced content.