Celtic Autoharp Book CD Set

Celtic Autoharp 35 Celtic tunes arranged for all standard Autoharps using notation and tablature by Karen Mueller  Product Number: 95529BCD ISBN: 0786608536 Publisher: Mel Bay Pub., Inc. Difficulty Level: Multiple Levels Format: Book/CD Set This collection of 35 Celtic tunes represents ten different performance styles from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany. The majority of these pieces are dance tunes such as the jigs and reels popular at Irish sessions, the informal gatherings of musicians in pubs, community halls, and homes. Although relatively new to the session ensemble, the autoharp bears a distinct resemblance to the Irish folk harp. Fittingly, this collection includes harp tunes by famed Irish harpist Turlough O'Carolan as well as other slow airs. All of the pieces in this book have been arranged to be played on any standard 15 or 21-bar chromatic autoharp in either melodic or rhythmic (backup) style. A melody line with suggested chord accompaniment is included so other inst