A beautifully simple, bilingual and colourful guide to the history and place of the harp in Welsh cultural life.  

A collection of 15 Welsh folk tunes and carols for pedal or lever harp and flute, violin or recorder. 

O'r Dechrau / From the Beginning. Meinir Heulyn. Alaw, 2003. 1870714032. Pymtheg Alaw Werin Gymreig i un neu ddwy Delyn gyda ymarferiadau / 15 Welsh Folk Tunes with exercises for one or two harps. Geiriau gymraeg / Welsh lyrics + non-singing English translation.

Ar Hyd y Nos / All Through the Night

Ar Lan y Môr / By the Sea

Boneddwr Mawr o'r Bala / A Fine Gentleman From Bala

Cân y Melinydd / The Miller's Song

Cysga Di Fy Mhlentyn Tlws / Sleep, My Pretty Child

Dacw Mam yn Dwad / Here Comes Mother

Y Deryn Du Sy'n Rhodio'r Gwledydd / The Blackbird that Roams the Countries

Y Fasged Wye / The Basket of Eggs

Fuoch Chi 'Rioed yn Morio? / Did You Ever Go Sailing?

Heno, Heno, Hen Blant Bach / Tonight, Tonight, Dear Children

Llwyn Onn / The Ash Grove

Y March Glas / The Grey Stallion

Morio / Sailing

Mynd Drot-Drot / Going Trot-Trot

Twll Bach y Clo / The Little Keyhole


 

This mostfamous of Welsh folk tunes set as a near fantasia by John Thomas. Set for ABRSM harp grade 6. 

Edited by Meinir Heulyn, this is a collection of arrangements by Edward Jones (1752 - 1824) who was royal harpist to George IV. Six tunes in theme and variation arragement are playable on triple, pedal and non-pedal harps. 

Meinir Heulyn, the acclaimed harpist and teacher, presents her sixteenth published volume. This time the work is Welsh folk tunes arranged for non-pedal or pedal harps. 

The series expands with this collection of Scottish folk tunes arranged by Ailie Robertson.  

A favourite collection of Welsh folk-songs arranged for harp. These can also be played on piano and include three of the earliest recorded harp tunes from the Robert ap Huw manuscript of 1613 

A useful collection for chamber players: Meinir Heulyn has arranged 20 Welsh melodies for flute and harp and, as she points out, violin or piano can be used just as effectively. An accompanying CD, with both full performance and individual parts, is also available at £9.99 

In two volumes Meinir Heulyn has arranged 28 favourite Welsh tunes for intermediate standard harp. A long standing best-seller, these arrangements can also be used for piano solo. 

In two volumes Meinir Heulyn has arranged 28 favourite Welsh tunes for intermediate standard harp. A long standing best-seller, these arrangements can also be used for piano solo. 

Ann Griffiths has produced a collection of pieces in this volume that are suitable for the the very early stages of playing folk or pedal harp. 7 are based on Welsh folk-songs with the other two specially composed for this book. With text in Welsh, English and French and set for The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations (grades 1 & 2) this is a very popular volume. 

This series by Meinir Heulyn is the result of many years of teaching and professional playing, providing the intermediate and higher level player with useful repertoire for many occasions. This first volume of the series cover traditional tunes from the four British countries and contains "Myfanwy"which is set for Trinity College's first concert certificate fon non-pedal harp. 

A classic and popular arrangement of this popular Welsh folk-tune. 

This classic of harp technique by the great Victorian harpist John Thomas includes a study set for Trinity College of Music's grade 8 exam. 

This famous nostalgic piece by Queen Victoria's personal harpist - "The Minstrel's Adieu to His Native Land" is set for Trinity College of Music's first concert certificate for pedal harp. 

A collection of "classical" (actually all baroque!) melodies arranged for early to intermediate harpists. Contains pieces set for ABRSM harp grades 2 and 3. 

"The Living Harp" - A collection of pieces by contemporary Welsh composers for intermediate to upper grade harpists, including pieces set for Trinity pedal harp exam grades 7 and 8. 

"The Living Harp 2" - A further collection of pieces by contemporary Welsh composers for intermediate to upper grade players, including pieces set for Trinity's first concert certificate and pedal harp exam grade 7. 

"A collection of Welsh airs and folk-songs" arranged for intermediate harp, including one set for ABRSM grade 4 harp 

Mair Roberts, the distinguished harpist and teacher, gives a fascinating overview of the craftsmen behind Welsh harp music. Beginning the story in eleven hundred and following it right through to the present day, this is a real gem for those interested in the instrument. 

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