2 Intermediate Songs for Harp & High Voice
These 2 Intermediate Tunes are perfect for the Singer/Harper with a good command of fingering, and some experience with Celtic ornaments (see note at bottom). You’ll find specifics of range, level, etc. in the individual Song Specs below. Sample recordings can be found at the bottom of this page. Happy Harping!
Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie is a Traditional Scottish song based on a poem written (as far as we know) by William Douglas (c. 1682–1748). The text describes his romance with Annie Laurie, the youngest daughter of Baronet Robert Laurie who allegedly – and successfully – opposed the match. The song is also known as Maxwelton Braes. The text of this version has been updated slightly so as to be clear to the average listener.
Song Specs
Key: C (no flats or sharps)
Level: Intermediate
Harp Range: Bass C to High C
Voice Range: Middle C to E above treble C
Chord Symbols: Yes
Fingering: No
Brackets: No
Lever changes: None
Danny Boy
Danny Boy is a traditional ballad written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in the early 20th century. The tune is that of the traditional Irish melody of Londonderry Air. The story is most commonly thought to be that of a father sending his son off to war. However, there is some evidence that Weatherly intended it as a love song, instructing performers to sing “Eily Dear” when sung by a man and “Danny Boy” when sung by a woman.
Song Specs
Key: C (no flats or sharps)
Level: Intermediate
Harp Range: F below bass C to treble G
Voice Range: A below middle C to the E above treble C
Chord Symbols: Yes
Fingering: Minimal
Brackets: Minimal
Lever changes: None
A note about Ornamentation
For ease of reading, the vocal ornaments are not written in the score. However, I’ve done my best to vary the rhythm as heard in the recordings to give the singer an idea of where ornamentation might be placed. Some harp ornaments with fingering have been included.
These 2 Intermediate Tunes are perfect for the Singer/Harper with a good command of fingering, and some experience with Celtic ornaments (see note at bottom). You’ll find specifics of range, level, etc. in the individual Song Specs below. Sample recordings can be found at the bottom of this page. Happy Harping!
Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie is a Traditional Scottish song based on a poem written (as far as we know) by William Douglas (c. 1682–1748). The text describes his romance with Annie Laurie, the youngest daughter of Baronet Robert Laurie who allegedly – and successfully – opposed the match. The song is also known as Maxwelton Braes. The text of this version has been updated slightly so as to be clear to the average listener.
Song Specs
Key: C (no flats or sharps)
Level: Intermediate
Harp Range: Bass C to High C
Voice Range: Middle C to E above treble C
Chord Symbols: Yes
Fingering: No
Brackets: No
Lever changes: None
Danny Boy
Danny Boy is a traditional ballad written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in the early 20th century. The tune is that of the traditional Irish melody of Londonderry Air. The story is most commonly thought to be that of a father sending his son off to war. However, there is some evidence that Weatherly intended it as a love song, instructing performers to sing “Eily Dear” when sung by a man and “Danny Boy” when sung by a woman.
Song Specs
Key: C (no flats or sharps)
Level: Intermediate
Harp Range: F below bass C to treble G
Voice Range: A below middle C to the E above treble C
Chord Symbols: Yes
Fingering: Minimal
Brackets: Minimal
Lever changes: None
A note about Ornamentation
For ease of reading, the vocal ornaments are not written in the score. However, I’ve done my best to vary the rhythm as heard in the recordings to give the singer an idea of where ornamentation might be placed. Some harp ornaments with fingering have been included.
These 2 Intermediate Tunes are perfect for the Singer/Harper with a good command of fingering, and some experience with Celtic ornaments (see note at bottom). You’ll find specifics of range, level, etc. in the individual Song Specs below. Sample recordings can be found at the bottom of this page. Happy Harping!
Annie Laurie
Annie Laurie is a Traditional Scottish song based on a poem written (as far as we know) by William Douglas (c. 1682–1748). The text describes his romance with Annie Laurie, the youngest daughter of Baronet Robert Laurie who allegedly – and successfully – opposed the match. The song is also known as Maxwelton Braes. The text of this version has been updated slightly so as to be clear to the average listener.
Song Specs
Key: C (no flats or sharps)
Level: Intermediate
Harp Range: Bass C to High C
Voice Range: Middle C to E above treble C
Chord Symbols: Yes
Fingering: No
Brackets: No
Lever changes: None
Danny Boy
Danny Boy is a traditional ballad written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in the early 20th century. The tune is that of the traditional Irish melody of Londonderry Air. The story is most commonly thought to be that of a father sending his son off to war. However, there is some evidence that Weatherly intended it as a love song, instructing performers to sing “Eily Dear” when sung by a man and “Danny Boy” when sung by a woman.
Song Specs
Key: C (no flats or sharps)
Level: Intermediate
Harp Range: F below bass C to treble G
Voice Range: A below middle C to the E above treble C
Chord Symbols: Yes
Fingering: Minimal
Brackets: Minimal
Lever changes: None
A note about Ornamentation
For ease of reading, the vocal ornaments are not written in the score. However, I’ve done my best to vary the rhythm as heard in the recordings to give the singer an idea of where ornamentation might be placed. Some harp ornaments with fingering have been included.
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