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	Early Gaelic Harp Progressive Lessons for Early Gaelic Harp. The early Gaelic harp (early Irish harp, early clàrsach) is a rare and wonderful instrument, different in many fundamental ways from all other harps. Its high status tradition stretches back over 1000 years, yet it became completely extinct in the 19th century. Now there is a small but intense revival of the historical Gaelic harp tradition and it is possible to learn to play the ancient repertory on a replica instrument. This tutor book presents the historical curricilum as collected in the late 18th century from the last of the old harpers, as the tradition was dying out. The three beginners' tunes are presented, transcribed from the source manuscripts, along with comprehensive background information on the history of the tradition, the structure and design of the instrument, its tuning, and the old harpers. The CD has demonstrations of all of the tunes played on replica harps with brass, silver and gold wire strings as well as sung versions of the associated songs, and demonstrations of the two main tuning systems. Visit our information web site Price: £15.00
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	Clàrsach na Bànrighe (The Queen's Harp) From medieval plainchant in honour of St Andrew, to a Gaelic song of 1715 complaining of defeat in battle. This CD presents two complementary programmes, of medieval and 18th century repertory, played on a newly commissioned replica of the famous medieval Scottish Queen Mary harp. Click cover for track listing. more info .... Price: £13.00
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