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A' Cheud Cheum

Easy arrangements of Scottish Traditional tunes for the harp or piano.

Arranged by two well known harp teachers on the Isle of Skye, Mary Strachan and Christine Martin. This is a lovely selection of tunes suitable for the less advanced player and including one ot two duet and trio parts for ensemble playing. Also suitable for piano and other melody instruments. 36pp Ailein duinn a luaidh 's a leinidh, A man's a man for a' that, An cluin thu mi mo nighean donn? , An Teid Thu Leam, A Mhàiri?, Bha mi latha samhraidh, Britches Full of Stitches, Calum Sgaire, Calum's Road, Chan eil mo leannan ann an seo, Cnoc Mhàrtainn, The Cockle Gatherer, Coulter's Candy, Crodh Laoidh nam Bodach, Cumha Choire Cheathaich, Dr Boyd's Jig, Fail Oro mar dh'fhàg sinn, Fear a' phige, Fonn Beag aig Innes, Gheibh Sinn Ribeannan Mòra, The Glen Where the Deer Is, Greensleeves ( 3 part Scottish Version), Gu ma Slan do na Fearaibh, Hector the Hero, Ho ro Uilleim, I see Mull, Jumping Geordie, Kate Dalrymple, The Keel Row, Kirree fo Niaghtey, Leanabh an aigh, MacFarlane's Rant, Marnie Swanson of the Grey Coast, Mi le m'uilinn air mo ghlùin, Morning has broken, O'er the Bows to Ballindalloch, Oran Mòr Mac Leòid, The Rakes of Mallow, Roxburgh Castle, Ruidhleadh an Gille Cam, The Sailor's Wife, 'S e gaol a' Bhobain Fionnlagh/ Finlay is his father's darling, 'S gann Gun Direach mi Chaoidh, 'S i Morag a rinn a' bhanais, Sneachd, Tha Smeòrach 'sa Mhadainn Chiùin, Thig am Bàta, Hug-o, The Tongadale Reel, Ubhaidh abhaidh, Willafjord.
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About Time (Wendy Stewart)

A lively collection of Scottish tunes and others for small harp (or piano).

Arranged by well-known Clarsach player, Wendy Stewart formerly of Ceolbeg and a well known soloist and teacher worldwide. Some of these tunes are featured on her albums which are available separately. Includes pipe marches, slow airs, mazurkas and 'jazzy' pieces. 20pp Arrane Ny Niee (A Manx Lullaby), Bonawe Highlanders, The Burning Bing, Fish Feis, Glenlivet, Lord Gallaway's Lamentation, Love Lie Near Me, Mazurka du Morvan, Puinneagan Cail, Petronella, Rachel Rae, 'S ann an Ile, Streams of Abernethy, Taladh Chriosda, Wild West Waltz, Wild West Waltz (simple version), Stirling Castle.
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About Time Too! (Wendy Stewart)

Further Scottish harp arrangements by this well known player.

This excellent clarsach collection is Wendy Stewart's second book of traditional and own compositions for the small harp. 'About Time Too! contains many tunes requested from her albums, such as 'Drummond Castle', 'Macleod of Mull', 'Roslin Castle', 'Dances with Friends', and is a follow on from her previous very successful book "About Time". Wendy has several albums available to purchase separately on this website. 20pp An Caiora, Barbara Grigor, Bi falbh o'n uinneig, Broom Beezums, Chi mi na h-e -oin bhoidheach bhinne, Dances with friends, Domhnullan dubh, Drummond Castle, Drummond Castle (Fast version), The Little Cascade, Macleod of Mull, Miss Gordon of Gight, O' Carolan's Welcome, Rachel Rae, Roslin Castle, Thig am Bata, Hug-O.
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Ceol nan Teud (Music of the Strings)

Traditional celtic tunes for the clarsach (harp).

A lively new collection of 20 clarsach tunes, mainly for the intermediate player by Christine Martin and John Marshall. A popular selection of marches and reels from the modern piping tradition and unpublished melodies arranged from The Angus Fraser Collection. 28pp A Mhorthir Bhoidheach - slow air, An Tuirne - air, Brocan Lom - schottische, Cailleach an Dudain - jig, Captain Alex Fraser - reel, Crossing the Minch - hornpipe, Domhnall Beag an t-Siucair - reel, Fairly Shot of Her - reel, Fear an Duin Mhoir - jig, The Greencastle Hornpipe, Gruaimean an t-Seann Duin' - jig, I will not go to bed till I suld die - air, Latha a' Siubhal Sleibhe Dhomh - slow air, The Macintosh's Lament - slow air, Mo Run Duit Eoghainn Òig - slow air, The Meeting of the Waters - march, Orange and Blue - schottische, Paddy be Easy - jig, Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee - polka, Seann Triubhais Uilleachain - reel, The 25th King's Own Scottish Borderers' Farewell to Meerut - march, Willie's Auld Trews - reel.
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Scottish Harp (Corrina Hewat)

Exciting Scottish and own compositions for clàrsach.

Corrina is one of the leading players of the Scottish harp today and tours and teaches worldwide. These arrangements of Scottish tunes and her own compositions reflect influences from her traditional and jazz music scenes. A lively Cd is included with the book to help learn the tunes. 28pp Oran Na Maighdinn Mhara,Tuireadh Iain Ruaidh Marry Me Now, The Massacre of Glencoe,The Ewie with the Crooked Horn, Gin ye kiss my wife, I’ll tell the minister, Lindsay Grace Johnson, Drover Lads, Isle of Aigas, The Old Reel/G minor Reel, The Warlocks, Jade’s Cat, Marsaili Stewart Skinner, Maggie’s Pancakes, Sgian Dubh, Intermediate Fiddler, Skyedancing.
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Scottish Music Graded Exams - Grade 1 Harp

A choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire.

For the Grade 1 Harp syllabus 2008 - 2014, we offer you a choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire. Where appropriate, tunes in this volume have been edited for guidance purposes. The arrangements represent the technical standard to be expected at the grade, and as such should be adhered to by candidates when performing in the exam. Airs - A:1 Tog Orm Mo Phìob - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras ( This tune may be played in either E flat or E major), A:2 Fuaim an t-Saimh - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras, A:3 Thig am Bàta - Trad/arr Catriona McKay, A:4 Hush a Baw Bairnie - Trad/arr Wendy Stewart, A:5 Buain na Ràinich - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras ( This tune may be played in A flat or A majorA:6 The Nameless Lassie - William Marshall/arr Isobel Mieras. Dance Tunes - B:1 Duncan Gray - Trad/arr Charlotte Peterson, B:2 The Quaker’s Wife - Isobel Mieras, B:3 Oliver Jack - Trad/arr Patsy Seddon, B:4 Islay Jig - Alan Reid/arr Alison Kinnaird, B:5 Quickstep - Alexander Gibb/arr. Alison Kinnaird ( Obtainable from Kinmor Music www.templerecords.co.uk), B:6 The Streams of Abernethy (twice through) - Wendy Stewart. Recent Compositions - C:1 Kate MacKinnon of Kippford - Wendy Stewart, C:2 Fires at Midnight - Wendy Stewart, C:3 The Youngest Ancient Mariner - Phil Cunningham/arr Patsy Seddon, C:4 The Breeze on the Brae - Isobel Mieras, C:5 Cearc air Greideal Theth - Marie Louise Napier, C:6 Ishbel Begg (a.k.a. Sticky Jig) - Heather Yule (Obtainable from www.clarsachsociety.co.uk. 16pp
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Scottish Music Graded Exams - Grade 2 Harp

A choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire.

For the Grade 2 Harp syllabus 2008 - 2014, we offer you a choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire. Where appropriate, tunes in this volume have been edited for guidance purposes. The arrangements represent the technical standard to be expected at the grade, and as such should be adhered to by candidates when performing in the exam. Airs - A:1 Tuireadh Iain Ruaidh - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, A:2 Oran na Maighdinn Mhara - Trad/arr Catriona McKay, A:3 MacLean’s Welcome - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras, A:4 Crodh Laoigh nam Bodach - Trad/arr Wendy Stewart, A:5 Cumha Mhic Criomain - Trad/arr Patsy Seddon, A:6 I’m a’ Doun for Lack o’ Johnnie - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid. Dance or Rhythmically Varied Tunes - B:1 Dh’Fhalbhainn Sgiobalta - Trad/arr Charlotte Petersen, B:2 Dòmhnall Beag an t-Siùcair - Trad/arr Charlotte Petersen, B:3 Air Eilean Mhara nach Traigh - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, B:4 Queen Elizabeth’s March - Pipe-Major William Ross/arr Alison Kinnaird, B:5 Puinneagan Càil - Trad/arr Wendy Stewart ( Obtainable from Taigh na Teud www.scotlandsmusic.com), B:6 The Barren Rocks of Aden - A. MacKellar/arr Patsy Seddon, B:7 The Wind that Shakes the Barley - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras. Recent Compositions - C:1 Miss Kirsten Lindsay Morrison - Patsy Seddon, C:2 The Oakwoods of Glen Etive - Isobel Mieras, C:3 Reely? - Wendy Stewart, C:4 Marigold Dick’s Delight - Isobel Mieras, C:5 Tolsta Solstice - Wendy Stewart, C:6 Lasses o’ Lasswade - Anne Macdearmid, C:7 Balfour Village - Bob Groat/arr Alison Kinnaird ( Obtainable from Kinmor Music www.templerecords.co.uk) 20pp
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Scottish Music Graded Exams - Grade 3 Harp

A choice of intermediate level tunes.

For the Grade 3 Harp syllabus 2008 - 2014, we offer you a choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire. Where appropriate, tunes in this volume have been edited for guidance purposes. The arrangements represent the technical standard to be expected at the grade, and as such should be adhered to by candidates when performing in the exam. Airs - A:1 Low Down in the Broom - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras, A:2 Crò Cinn t-Sàile - Trad/arr Alison Kinnaird. A:3 ‘Sa Choille ud Thall - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, A:4 Gleann Gollaidh - Trad/arr Jean Campbell, A:5 Eilean Beag Donn a’ Chuain - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras, A:6 Sealg a’s Sùgradh nan Gleann - Trad/arr Catriona McKay. A:7 Nach Truagh Mo Chàs! - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras, A:8 Roslin Castle - Trad/arr Wendy Stewart ( Obtainable from Taigh na Teud www.scotlandsmusic.com) Dance or Rhythmically Varied Tunes - B:1 Dunkeld Steeple - Niel Gow/arr Alison Kinnaird, B:2 The Burning of the Piper’s Hut - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid and Morag Nighean Domhnuill Duinn - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, B:3 Deil amang the Tailors - Trad/arr Alison Kinnaird, B:4 Marry Me Now - Trad/arr Patsy Seddon, B:5 Tail Toddle - Trad/arr Patsy Seddon, B:6 Glenlivet - Trad/arr Alison Kinnaird, B:7 Fac’ Thu na Fèidh? - Trad/arr Catriona McKay, B:8 When ye cold winter nights were frozen/Braes o’ Yarrow - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid and Bobbin’ John - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, B:9 Gillean an Dròbhair - Trad/arr Corrina Hewat ( Obtainable from Taigh na Teud www.scotlandsmusic.com), B:10 John McAlpine - Trad/arr Wendy Stewart ( Obtainable from www.wendystewart.co.uk). Recent Compositions - C:1 Mrs E. Mathews of Ponteland - Isobel Mieras, C:2 Ellen’s Dreams - Robin Morton/arr Alison Kinnaird, C:3 White Rose Waltz - Isobel Mieras, C:4 Planxty Crockery - Patsy Seddon, C:5 Cairn Water - Wendy Stewart, C:6 Lindsay Grace Johnson - Corrina Hewat C:7 Bunnahabhain - Isobel Mieras ( Obtainable from david.mieras@talktalk.net) 28pp
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Scottish Music Graded Exams - Grade 4 Harp

A choice of intermediate level tunes.

For the Grade 4 Harp syllabus 2008 - 2014, we offer you a choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire. Where appropriate, tunes in this volume have been edited for guidance purposes. The arrangements represent the technical standard to be expected at the grade, and as such should be adhered to by candidates when performing in the exam. Airs - A:1 The Dowie Dens of Yarrow - Trad/arr Savourna Stevenson, A:2 The Lure of the Sea Maiden -Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, A:3 Dh’Fhàg Thu Mi fo Bhròn - Trad/arr Catriona McKay, A:4 O Càit’ an Caideal an Ribhinn a-Nochd? - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, A:5 The Massacre of Glencoe - Trad/arr Corrina Hewat, A:6 An Cuala Sibh mar Thachair Dhuinn?/Culloden Day - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras, A:7 The Sweetness of Mary - Joan MacDonald Boes/arr Charlotte Peterson ( Obtainable from CMCP@catrionamckay.co.uk) Dance or Rhythmically Varied Tunes - B:1 Port Patrick - Trad/arr Alison Kinnaird, B:2 The Thorn Bush - James Fraser/arr Anne Macdearmid and Sir Reginald MacDonald - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid (* These tunes may be played in A flat or A major), B:3 Ho rò mo Bhoban an Dràm/The Favourite Dram - Trad/arr Wendy Stewart, B:4 Ben Dorain - Ronald Stevenson, B:5 The Iron Man - J. Scott Skinner/arr Patsy Seddon, B:6 Cailleach an Dùdain - Trad/arr Alison Kinnaird, B:7 The Little Cascade - G S MacLennan/arr Wendy Stewart, B:8 Miss Sally Hunter of Thurston’s Jig - Nathaniel Gow/arr Wendy Stewart, B:9 The Spey in Spate - J. Scott Skinner/arr Patsy Seddon. Recent Compositions - C:1 Harps at Hamnavoe - Isobel Mieras,C:2 Lament for a Blind Harper - Savourna Stevenson, C:3 Amy’s Rollerskates - Mary Macmaster, C:4 Marsaili Stewart Skinner - Corrina Hewat, C:5 Wild West Waltz - Wendy Stewart. 28pp
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Scottish Music Graded Exams - Grade 5 Harp

A choice of intermediate level tunes.

For the Grade 5 Harp syllabus 2008 - 2014, we offer you a choice of tunes to start you on your way to a rich and varied repertoire. Where appropriate, tunes in this volume have been edited for guidance purposes. The arrangements represent the technical standard to be expected at the grade, and as such should be adhered to by candidates when performing in the exam. Airs - A:1 Leanaibh an Aigh - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, A:2 Port Atholl - Trad/arr Alison Kinnaird, A:3 +Mo Dhomhnullan Fhèin - Trad (+ Candidate’s own arrangement ), A:4 Smeòrach Clann Dòmhnaill - Trad/arr Isobel Mieras, A:5 + Miss Graham of Inchbrakie - Trad (+ Candidate’s own arrangement), A:6 Isle of Aigas - Trad/arr Corrina Hewat, A:7 An t-Eilean Muileach - Trad/arr Savourna Stevenson. Dance or Rhythmically Varied Tunes - B:1 Bhanarach Dhonn a’ Chruaidh - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid and Bò Lurach Thu - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, B:2 Merry Boys o’ Greenland - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, and Sleep soond in da morning - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, and Willafjord - Trad/arr Anne Macdearmid, B:3 Seann Triubhais Uilleachain - Trad/arr Charlotte Petersen, B:4 The Seagull - Donald MacLeod/arr Patsy Seddon, B:5 The G minor Reel - Trad/arr Corrina Hewat, B:6 Aandowin at Da Bow - Trad/arr Catriona McKay, and Bonnie Isle o’ Whalsay - Trad/arr Catriona McKay and Ahint da Daeks o’ Voe - Trad/arr Catriona McKay, B:7 The Old Woman’s Dance - Donald MacLeod/arr Patsy Seddon, B:8 The Old Reel - Trad/arr Corrina Hewat, B:9 +Nighean nan Caorach - Trad (+ Candidate’s own arrangement), B:10 +The Point Road - Iain MacLeod, B:11 +Father John MacMillan of Barra - Norman MacDonald (+ Candidate’s own arrangement * Obtainable from Taigh na Teud www.scotlandsmusic.com, B:12 +Crossing the Minch - Donald MacLeod (+ Candidate’s own arrangement Obtainable from Taigh na Teud www.scotlandsmusic.com). Recent Compositions - C:1 Ceolraidh Inbhirnis - Anne Macdearmid and Ceolraidh 2002 - Anne Macdearmid, C:2 Michael’s Mazurka - Michael Ferrie/arr Patsy Seddon, C:3 +Marni Swanson of the Grey Coast - Andy Thorburn, C:4 + Calum’s Road (+ Candidate’s own arrangement) - Donald Shaw, C:5 The Flawless Juggler - Mary Macmaster. 28pp
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Taigh na Teud (Harpstring House)

A lovely selection of ancient traditional Gaelic melodies arranged for the harp or piano.

A handpicked selection of harp tunes from the Highlands of Scotland and Ireland arranged for the Clarsach (or piano) by Christine Martin. A new edition of this popular book. A CD is available of all the tunes in the book. 24pp Angus Cameron’s Compliments to Alex Webster, Archibald McDonald of Keppoch, Balconie House, Bothan an Easan, Braigh Loch Iall, Captain O’Kean, Dunkeld Hermitage Bridge, Fairly Shot of Her, Fairy Dance, Highland Pibroch, Highland Solo, Highland Widow’s Lament, Huntingtone Castle, Kinloch of Kinloch, Lochaber Cronan, Lochaber no More, Logan Water, Miss Gordon of Gight, Planxty Irwin, The Road to Lisdoonvarna, Sliabh Beag ‘s Sliabh Mòr, Soraidh Slàn le Fionnairidh, The Spell, Stu mo Rùn, Taladh Chriosda, Temple House, Wexford Hornpipe, The Wild Swan.
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The Angus Fraser Collection

245 tunes dating back to 18th Century Scotland and earlier.

This is a newly typeset complete version of a manuscript found in the 1950's which is considered to be 'the most important collection of Scottish Gaelic Airs to be recovered in the last 100 years' and the only seemingly authentic collection of Scottish harp music ever recovered. Some of the pieces are after the style of pibroch and some according to Angus Fraser relate to the old variation style of harp playing. Angus’s grandparents lived at the time of the last harpers and both they and his father had a great interest in Gaelic and instrumental music which they passed on to him. This book was never published as Angus died young around 1874. Taigh na Teud has taken the original manuscript copy, with permission from Edinburgh University Library, and published it in one volume. The original intention of Angus Fraser was that it was to be in 4 parts. There are 245 tunes and they have been reproduced as close to the original form as is possible. We hope we have presented it as Angus Fraser would have wished it. This is a fascinating book for harpers, fiddlers, Gaelic singers and pipers and all those interested in studying and learning tunes from the past. 76pp DOWNLOAD DETAILS This book is now out of print. We have made it available as a PDF download on our sister site and it can be purchased from here www.playscottishmusic.com




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The Celtic Harp

A selection of 30 harp tunes from all the Celtic Countries.

A selection of 30 lovely tunes from all the Celtic countries, arranged for Clarsach (or piano) by Christine Martin and Siobhan Bhreathnach. Easy to moderate difficulty. A CD is available of all the tunes in the book. 36pp John O' Connor, The Rising of the Lark, An Alarc'h, Sally Gardens, Me a gar eur Goulmik, Morfa'r Frenhines, Oiche Nollage, Dydd Trwy'r Delt, Ar Serjant-Major, Buain na Rainich, Come under my Plaidie, Kemp's Jig, Hela'r 'Sgyfarnog, Carval ny Drogh Vraane, Miss Loudon, Rhiwabon, There was a Lad, The Siege of St Malo, Miss Sally Hunter, The Banks of the Suir, Santez Mari, Mamm Doue, The Miller's Dance, Difyrrwch Arglwyddes Owain, Doue Lan a Vadeleh, Windsor Terrace, Putney Ferry, Mairi Bhan Og, Ma Fransez, Lord Willoughby, Sir Festus Burke, Follow me down to Carlow.
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