Eleven-year-old composer Gelsey Hughes has this to say about her book: I started playing the harp when I was eight years old and then later began composing my own pieces. I am now eleven and this book is a collection of the songs I have written over the last three years. I hope you enjoy playing them as much as I enjoyed writing them.”
Children will love playing these compositions that were written by one of their peers. But adult beginners love this book, too! The 21 pieces are short and relatively easy. Many feature three finger patterns and arpeggios. Fingerings are included the first time each passage or pattern appears. She has also added some fun effects such as tapping on the soundboard, and sliding the tuning key up the string. Most of the pieces are in the key of C or sharp keys; one piece has B-flats. Two of the songs have lyrics, also written by Gelsey. 32 pages, paperbound.
Includes:
Ancient Knights
Dragon's Magic
World Peace
Midnight Fairies
Luz de la Luna
Friendship
The New Planet
I've Been Dreaming
Fiesta Dancing
Rain of Blossoms
Field Mouse Festival
The Monster
Unicorn
I'll Always Be There
A Pair of Rabbits
Tango Bonito
The Little Seashell
The California Mission
Forest Jig
Jazz Cats
Perfect Like You
Click here to see a short bio of Gelsey Hughes
