The Travel Journal of a Western Harpist in the Chinese Garden - Park Stickney

Standard: Intermediate    Harp Type: Pedal Harp

While preparing for a solo tour of China and Korea in March 2016, I was inspired to write my first book of arrangements.  Finally!  Tadaa!

Here are five folk songs from China and Taiwan, arranged in a jazz style.

-Kangding Love Song
-Purple Bamboo Melody
-Jasmine Flower
-The Girl from Ali Mountain
-Moonlight Lullaby

Each includes a notated “improvised” section.  The book is intended for pedal harp, although all but “Jasmine Flower” can be played by adventurous lever-players.  The level is mixed, from easy (Purple Bamboo Melody) to slightly complex (Jasmine Flower, Kangding Love Song), but in general is for medium-advanced players.