The harp: its history, technique and repertoire

Duckworth

1969

xvi, 246 p., 40 pl. of ill., music, ports.

Composers, compositions and recordings: p. 183–210. Selected harp music for schools, plays and programmes: p. 211–226. Bibliogr.: p. 227–234

0715604678

Written by an art historian who is also a performing harpist, this book provides a wealth of information on the development of harp, its technique & its repertoire. The first part is devoted to a lucid exposition of the history of the instrument, documented by 0 illustrations of carvings, illuminated manuscripts, paintings & musical instruments. There is also information on technical points, special effects, etc. There are musical examples throughout the book. Chapters: *The inheritance of the Middle East *Representations of the harp during the Middle Ages in *Western Europe *The harp in art from the Romanesque to the Baroque *Further notes on the harp without pedals *The European pedal harp *The harp in America *The modern pedal harp *Composers, compositions, & recordings *Selected harp music for schools, plays & programs.

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