Adagios

Transcriptions for lever or pedal harp, levels 2 - 3+

This is a collection of twelve lovely Baroque and Classical period pieces, transcribed and arranged for lever or pedal harp. It is appropriate for wedding preludes and processionals, as well as providing gentle background music for any occasion. Accidentals have been kept to a minimum. Lever pre-sets are indicated at the beginning of each piece, and lever changes are given a full measure when possible. When not possible, alternative performance suggestions are given. Pedal changes are indicated below the staff.

Behold the Rose of Sharon
Thomas Arne Originally titled: “Martin’s Lane”, for acapella choir.
F major
Andante
Fernando Sor Opus 35, no. 21 for guitar. A delightful and melodic etude
B flat major
Sarabanda
Archangelo Corelli Trio Sonata no. 10. Winsome, lightly rubato
F major
Allegretto
Fernando Sor Opus 35, no. 22 for guitar. Romantic arpeggiated chords
A minor
Un Poco Adagio
Muzio Clementi Sonata no. 3 (for keyboard). Beautifully melodic
G major
Menuetto
Giuseppe Tartini Trio Sonata in D major. Sweet melody, lovely ornamentation.
D major
Andante
Leonhard Von Call Sonate no. 3 in G major (guitar). Lilting, dance-like in 6/8
G major
Largo
Antonio Vivaldi Lute Concerto in D, second movement. Lyrical and stately.
D major
Canon in G
Klingenberg/Cater Es ist Genug. This piece is mostly an original composition, but the chord progression stated in the first four measures was taken from the work by Klingenberg, as were some of the melodic motifs used throughout. Can be played as a duet in canon (round) style.
G major
Stately March
Godfrey Finger Grave from Sonata in C for Trumpet & Organ
C major
Largo
anonymous Joyous yet stately
C major
Sarabande
Joseph Boismortier Trio Sonata in G major, Opus 28.
G major