For lever or pedal harp.
This book or PDF download includes a variety of arrangements by Sylvia Woods of the famous Canon by Johann Pachelbel. Two sections are included: one in the original key of D, and one in the key of G. Each section comes complete with several versions: an intermediate solo; a more difficult solo; a harp duet; and an arrangement for harp and flute, violin, or other solo instrument. Fingerings are included. For intermediate to advanced players. 40 pages. The book is spiral-bound.
CONTENTS:
Key of D
Easy Harp Solo
Advanced Harp Solo
"A" part for harp duet
"B" part for harp duet
Melody Instrument Part for Ensemble
Key of G
Easy Harp Solo
Advanced Harp Solo
"A" part for harp duet
"B" part for harp duet
Melody Instrument Part for Ensemble
Here's how Sylvia describes the various versions in this collection:
You may wonder why I wrote this book in two parts, with the first half in the Key of D, and the second in the Key of G. The original key for this Canon was D. However, on many lever harps it sounds much better in the key of G. Another reason for the two keys is to accommodate harps with various ranges. For example, in the Key of D the "Easy Harp Solo" can be played on a small harp with a range of only one octave below middle C, and the "Advanced" versions need two octaves below middle C. In the Key of G, all the arrangements need a harp with a range going down 1-1/2 octaves below middle C, to the G that is the bottom line on the bass staff. Sharping lever changes for lever (non-pedal) harp players are indicated between the treble and bass clef staves. Pedal changes for pedal harpists are indicated below the bass clef.
Sylvia Woods has written an article to help you learn to play this piece. You can find How Great Danes and Bears Can Help You Learn To Play Pachelbel's Canon in our "Sylvia's Helpful Learning Tips" section.
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Companion CD or mp3 downloads
On the Companion CD or mp3 downloads Sylvia Woods plays most of the arrangements in her Pachelbel's Canon and Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring publications.
The purpose of these recordings is to assist harp players in learning these pieces. Since many players will want to "play along" with the CD as they are learning, Sylvia has recorded them slower than they are usually played, and as "straight" as possible, with little or no expression or rhythmic variations. The Canon was recorded at a metronome marking of 92, and Jesu at 100. In all of the duet versions, one harp part is on one track of the stereo, and the second harp part (or the flute part) is on the other. If your CD player or your speakers allow you to turn down one channel, you can play along hearing just one part.
The three versions of the Canon are played first in the original key of D, and then in the key of G. You can play the Advanced Harp Solo along with the Easy Harp Solo on the CD. The flute player took some liberties with which octave the notes are played, to fit into the range of the flute.
None of the versions of Jesu include the repeat, they go straight to the second ending. You can play the Pedal Harp Solo version of Jesu along with either duet version on the CD.
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