Forever in Love with Horses
For lever or pedal harp, most pieces are two pages
I had horse fever when I was a young girl, and spent many happy years with my old quarter horse.
These pieces have been a favorite with students of all ages.
The Andalusian was written for a harp student who played everything too gently, and I wanted to challenge her with something dramatic.
Range: F1-E6
Level:2 , easy pedal/lever change
The Arabian is a moody piece that challenges the student to change tempos.
Range: E2-E6 Level: 2
Riding Sunflower is a waltz about a carousel horse. Teaches I, IV and V7 chords and uses scales.
Range: D2 - D6 Level: 2
The Horse in My Dreams is a ballad that teaches a standard LH accompaniment.
Range: C2 - C6 Level: 2B
Irish Pony was a favorite with my piano students as well as harp students, and teaches open fifths.
Range: D2- A5 Level: 2
Old Paint uses some country music techniques including swing rhythm.
Range: G1 - G5 Level: 3
The Silver Unicorn sounds like a Renaissance piece, and features rolled chords.
Range: C2 - E6 Level: 3
Prancing Pony Rag is audience pleasing and challenging. Requires a couple lever changes, part of the challenge!
Range: D2 - D6 Level: 3