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The Open
Door.............................................................$12.00
The Open Door
"This charming collection of "Thirteen Original Contemplative Pieces for
Lever Harp" is Mary K. Lloyd's first published book of music... These friendly
and descriptive tunes are appropriate for the advanced beginner... This is
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Quiet Stars In Endless Night ...........................................$12.00
Composed to be played on small harps of 23 or more strings, F to G with levers
on F, C and B. Eight tunes: two pieces are in the key of F, two are
in G, and four are in C. Nice clean notation, some fingerings included, easy
to play. All these tunes were written over several lovely, spring-like days
in February 2002. Published by Afghan
Press.
A Beautiful Day
"Mary has a wonderful gift for composition. Her tunes have a pleasant melody,
the accompaniments are varied yet retain their continuity. Her compositions
are generally 2 to 3 pages, with nice and progressive development, yet one
never loses the integrity of the melody. Mary also has a flair for sharing
hands, and gives the left hand just about equal the handiwork of the right."
Unknown Paths............................................................ $15.00 15 clever original melodies for lever harp; 5 with words; several are playable on small harps of 23 or more strings, F to G (these titles are marked with an *). Includes 6 poems related in topic to the music. Intermediate level, keys of F, G, C, D, Eb and Bb. Published by Afghan Press.
Unknown Paths *
A Long Way Home (From Where I Am) ..................................$16.00 Not just a book of harp music, but a journey where you'll make friends with inspirational words and elegant melodies. 14 new original songs for lever harp; 6 with words; most are playable on small harps of 23 or more strings, F to G (these titles are marked with an * ). Lyrics are provided for many of the pieces, but singing is optional. Songs without lyrics have accompanying poems. Intermediate level, keys of C, F, G, D, and Bb. Published by Afghan Press.
A Long Way Home (From Where I Am)*
[Unfortunately, a mistake slipped by me before the first printing of this book. There is a wrong note in the melody of "All Shall Be Well," the vocal version. If you have received a book without a corrected insert of this page, please CLICK HERE for a printable .pdf version. Thank you, Mary Lloyd.]
NEW! ~
2007
An original, written-especially-for-lever-harp musical
setting of the Lord's Prayer text (Matthew 6:9-13) for medium voice(s). With
minor text revisions to better suit the words to the music. Beautifully melodic
and flowing, and easy to sing!
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ARRANGEMENTS A Harper's Celtic Folk Song Book ..................................... $15.00 20 arrangements of traditional Irish, Scottish and Welsh tunes for lever harp, with and without words. Keys of F, C, G, and D. Most vocal arrangements have introductions. Arranged for vocal range from G below middle C to the D an octave above. Many are also playable on small harps of 23 or more strings, F to G with levers on F, C and B. Should also be adaptable to piano. Lower intermediate to intermediate level of difficulty. One lever change in one song. Almost all vocal accompaniments may also be played as harp solos. Some historical information on the tunes included and also a resources page of books and websites. Published by Afghan Press. (CLICK HERE TO SEE A SAMPLE PAGE )
Down By the Salley Gardens (with vocal)
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How to Order and Printable Order Form
Also available at Melody's Traditional Music in Houston TX, and other fine music stores.
Thank you!
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More Reviews:
"I simply LOVE your music! I purchased your first two books a couple of months ago, and became hooked from the very first tune... many of the melodies are evocative in nature... I also find it very satisfying the way the arrangements fall so easily under my fingers. ... even though the melodies are fresh and original, they still manage to have a timeless quality about them.." ~ Jan Dromlewicz, CA
"I have been enjoying playing "Planxty Fuzzy Britches" in the latest issue of HarpLight (Summer 2002)... this piece has really gotten under my skin - perhaps because I am a big cat lover, and the title just does it! Congratulations on a great composition." ~ Joanne G., Canada
"Just wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying your music ["Wishing"] in the last issue of HarpLight. It is really lovely and sounds wonderful on my harp. Thanks." ~ Marlea
"I loved your piece "Wishing." ... It's just so pretty! ... Your song just seemed to flow from the page to my fingers. It's just so lovely! Thank you for sharing it with the rest of us!" ~ Cath
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