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O Christmas Tree - Easy harp solo arr. Tamsin Dearnley
Get the sheet music here: tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=o-christmas-tree
(There is also an intermediate-level solo available for more confident players, which you can see on UA-cam here: ua-cam.com/video/uW9QtklJqcI/v-deo.html!)
This lovely German folk song was not originally associated with Christmas as it predates the tradition (popularised in the 19th century) of decorating fir trees for the festive season.
The first known lyrics used the symbolism of the evergreen fir to represent a faithful lover. As the custom of decorating trees spread in popularity, new lyrics were written and the song began to be associated with Christmas. It is now a popular seasonal favourite!
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O Christmas Tree - Intermediate harp solo arr. Tamsin Dearnley
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Get the sheet music here: tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=o-christmas-tree (There is also an easy solo available for those just getting started, which you can also watch on UA-cam: ua-cam.com/video/L6C7_n8jyiM/v-deo.html!) This lovely German folk song was not originally associated with Christmas as it predates the tradition (popularised in the 19th century) of decorating fir trees for the f...
Christmas Carol Medley on the Harp - Tamsin Dearnley
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Ok, so who doesn't (even secretly) love a fun, feel-good Christmas medley?! This arrangement strings together a number of my favourite traditional carols into a lively, up-tempo concert piece. I had a LOT of fun arranging this - it's amazing how many carols will fit to the same left hand riff...! 🎄✨🤩 Carols (and quotes/ allusions) include: 00:06 (and throughout!) - Britten's 'Ceremony of Carols...
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen - easy harp solo arr. Tamsin Dearnley
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Sheet music available here: tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen The origin of the melody we now associate with this old English carol is unclear. The earliest published version of it appeared in the early 19th century, entitled 'The Christmas Carol, Varied as a Rondo, for the Piano Forte' by Samuel Wesley (son of Charles Wesley, the famous Methodist minister). It is...
In Dulci Jubilo - intermediate harp solo arr. Tamsin Dearnley
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This exquisite carol can be traced back as far as the early 1400s, and may well be older still. It was popular throughout Europe during the Middle Ages and has lost none of its beauty since. Get the sheet music here: tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=in-dulci-jubilo The title means 'In Sweet Rejoicing', which is a very fitting title for such a joyful tune! The earliest known text to this hymn...
Crònan An Maighdinn-mhara (The Mermaid's Croon) - Celtic harp duet by Tamsin Dearnley
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This beautiful tune is a traditional song from the Hebrides. It was notated in the early twentieth century by the musicologist and pianist Marjory Kennedy-Fraser, who collected and preserved many traditional songs from this region. Sheet music available here: tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=mermaids-croon This duet is designed to be playable by harpists at different levels: Harp 1 (on the r...
Lazy Waltz for a hot Summer's Day - Celtic lever harp solo by Tamsin Dearnley
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Get the sheet music here! tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=lazy-day-waltz If there was ever a piece inspired by a perfect English Summer's day, this is it! A gentle lilting waltz that brings to mind garden parties, warm sunshine - and of course, afternoon tea...! Filmed in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside on one of those hot, still, slightly muggy days that tells you a storm is near (and ...
Amazing Grace - Celtic Lever Harp solo (sheet music available!)
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I have resisted arranging this tune for such a long time, mostly this is because there are already so many beautiful harp versions out there! I've also never been able to decide the best way to present this well-loved but very well-known melody - can I really add anything to it? Does it NEED re-arranging yet again? It still changes a lot when I play it, and I'm sure the arrangement will continu...
Celtic harp solo - Danny Boy ('Londonderry Air')
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This beautiful air from County Londonderry was first written down in 1855 after being collected by folk music historian Jane Ross (1810-1879). It became popularly known as 'Danny Boy' after Frederic Edward Weatherly's 1910 poem of this name was set to the tune in 1913. I have resisted making an arrangement of this much-loved tune for a long time as there are already so many beautiful versions o...
Ye Banks and Braes - Celtic harp solo (sheet music available!)
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Now most commonly referred to as 'Ye banks and Braes (o' Bonny Doon)' after a line from the poem Robert Burns set to this tune, this lilting melody's original title is 'The Caledonian Hunt's Delight'. I have known this piece for many, many years, but only recently thought about committing an arrangement to paper. Sheet music available for purchase here: tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=ye-ba...
Jingle Bells - jazz Celtic lever harp solo (sheet music available!)
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I always said I'd never do an arrangement of Jingle Bells - not because I don't like it, but because there are already so many great arrangements already out there. HOWEVER, I can't resist a good, fun, slightly cheesy Christmas solo (Santa hat - check; gently falling snow - check; CHRISTMAS SPARKLES - double check!!), so here is my take on this Christmas classic! Sheet music can be found here: ...
Huron Carol - beautiful easy Celtic lever harp solo (sheet music available!)
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This delightful carol was written by Jesuit missionary Jean de Brébeuf in 1642 whilst living at Sainte-Marie-au-pays-des-Hurons, a French Jesuit settlement near modern-day Midland, Ontario. The melody is (pretty loosely!) based on an old French melody 'Une jeune Pucelle' (A young Maid - you can listen to this here: ua-cam.com/video/IzkQVb9zXaY/v-deo.html if you're interested in the comparison)....
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - Celtic lever harp solo
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Quite simply one of my favourite Advent carols! Sheet music of this arrangement available here: tamsindearnley.co.uk/sheetmusic/?id=veni-veni
The Moving House Rag - from the Wild Strings Book
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The Moving House Rag - from the Wild Strings Book
山の向こうへ続く道 - Joe Hisaishi-style original composition for harp
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A lot of harp players (myself included!) LOVE the gorgeous work of Joe Hisaishi, who composed much of the music for former Studio Ghibli Director Hayao Miyazaki's beautiful animated films. He just has a magical way of capturing a feeling that is so hard to express in words - both nostalgic and exciting; sad and happy; cosy and yet mysterious all at the same time...! However, partly because of t...
The Last Rose of Summer - Celtic Lever harp solo (sheet music available!)
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The Last Rose of Summer - Celtic Lever harp solo (sheet music available!)
'Oh, Shenandoah' - Jazz solo live on Celtic Lever Harp
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'Oh, Shenandoah' - Jazz solo live on Celtic Lever Harp
Turkish music on the Lever Harp: Nihavend Peşrev by Katip Çelebi, played by Tamsin Dearnley
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Turkish music on the Lever Harp: Nihavend Peşrev by Katip Çelebi, played by Tamsin Dearnley
All the Pretty Little Horses (Jazz style!) - Celtic lever harp solo
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All the Pretty Little Horses (Jazz style!) - Celtic lever harp solo
Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: VI (Gigue) - Lever Harp Solo
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Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: VI (Gigue) - Lever Harp Solo
The Hungry Fox slip jig ('Bananas for Breakfast') - Celtic Lever harp solo by Tamsin Dearnley
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The Hungry Fox slip jig ('Bananas for Breakfast') - Celtic Lever harp solo by Tamsin Dearnley
Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: V (Minuet) - Lever Harp Solo
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Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: V (Minuet) - Lever Harp Solo
Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: IV (Sarabande) - Lever Harp Solo
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Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: IV (Sarabande) - Lever Harp Solo
Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: III (Courante) - Lever Harp Solo
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Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: III (Courante) - Lever Harp Solo
Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: II (Allemande) - Lever Harp Solo
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Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: II (Allemande) - Lever Harp Solo
Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: 1 (Prelude) - Lever Harp Solo
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Tamsin Dearnley plays Bach Cello Suite no. 1 in G major BWV 1007: 1 (Prelude) - Lever Harp Solo
Girl as Green as Elderflower - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Girl as Green as Elderflower - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Celtic lever harp arranging live walk-through - 'Down by the Salley Gardens'
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Celtic lever harp arranging live walk-through - 'Down by the Salley Gardens'
Down by the Salley Gardens - Celtic lever harp solo
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Down by the Salley Gardens - Celtic lever harp solo
Carolan's Cottage - Celtic Lever Harp solo (sheet music available!)
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Carolan's Cottage - Celtic Lever Harp solo (sheet music available!)

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  • @KarlBonner1982
    @KarlBonner1982 2 дні тому

    Wow. Having to manually switch the blue string from F to F# every couple bars sounds like a real task.

  • @giorgiolazara3367
    @giorgiolazara3367 4 дні тому

    Uni shef ! … Con la barba e, napoletano, per le pizze … Con le trecce e, de Ostia Lidia, per gli spaghetti …

  • @AmabieHarp
    @AmabieHarp 5 днів тому

    Beautgful! You are still my harp teacher🥰 I keep playing the lever harp and enjoying it❣️ Wishing you and your family Merrry Chrisgmas🌲☃️

  • @attilakovacs5803
    @attilakovacs5803 7 днів тому

    Nice! Merry Christmas, Tamsin!♥️🌲🎼🎵🎶

  • @attilakovacs5803
    @attilakovacs5803 8 днів тому

    Thank you, Tamsin! May your Christmas be merry and bright!❤️🌲🎼🎵🎶

  • @oslo456
    @oslo456 8 днів тому

    Thanks for putting together the Christmas playlist! :)

  • @janedoe4988
    @janedoe4988 10 днів тому

    Sweet and pretty! Seems like it would be relatively fast to learn for those of us that haven't pulled out the xmas music yet!!😱 Thanks. Have a lovely holiday season.

  • @elegantharpist9146
    @elegantharpist9146 10 днів тому

    Oh, how festive! I had a super fun Christmas medley a few years ago that I started to work on (I knew it would take quite a while bc it was a harder level), but then had to sell my pedal harp. This one seems like a fun, more playable, version for the lever harp, and I look forward to starting to practice it. Thanks, Tamsin!

  • @mayraking6241
    @mayraking6241 10 днів тому

    You do things with so much heart and goodness. The songs you choose, the way you arrange and play them, and your thoughtful words and descriptions to each song you post. I think these are the reasons I look to use for inspiration as I strive to create good music. Thank you again!

  • @RJ-444
    @RJ-444 10 днів тому

    Gorgeous! 🎄

  • @catholicdoula
    @catholicdoula 17 днів тому

    I need another harp player for this duet. ;)

  • @catholicdoula
    @catholicdoula 17 днів тому

    This one is really cool sounding. I have a ring light - love the way you use that in the video. :) I need some fancy microphones to record harp music. LOL.

  • @carlotalara7605
    @carlotalara7605 19 днів тому

    Muy hermosa su interpretación, bella melodía, bendiciones infinitas para usted y sus seres amados 🙏♾️

  • @Hartsverbinding
    @Hartsverbinding 21 день тому

    Tamsin, this was really beautiful. Happy music for Christmas. It was a joy to listen to it. ❤

  • @MaryJ-M
    @MaryJ-M 21 день тому

    A joy in every way - thank you!

  • @HarpLarks
    @HarpLarks 21 день тому

    Gorgeous as always. And very interesting to read about the harps and mics you used. Thank you.

  • @janpliler
    @janpliler 22 дні тому

    This has been ringing though my mind and humming through my heart morning,noon and night since the festival!

  • @karinagourlay
    @karinagourlay 24 дні тому

    Beautiful, this is my favourite piece to practice at the moment ❤

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 24 дні тому

      Oh, I'm so happy to hear that - I hope it's going well! Feel free to let me know how you're finding it if you have a moment (which bits you think work best/bits that you find awkward, if any/etc) - always useful to know how these things are for other people to play! And, of course, I'm always delighted to watch if you ever fancy sharing your work...! ;)

  • @nadiabirkenstock_harpsong
    @nadiabirkenstock_harpsong 24 дні тому

    How absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Tamsin! ☃🎄🎶

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 24 дні тому

      Thank you so much for watching, Nadia! 🥰❤️✨

  • @harfenspieler
    @harfenspieler 24 дні тому

    Beautiful and festive, thanks so much for this one! ❤

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 24 дні тому

      Thank you so much, Ralf - I'm so pleased you enjoyed my it! 🥰😍🎶

  • @janedoe4988
    @janedoe4988 25 днів тому

    That was fun, bright and lovely. You had me confused with the harp. It didn't look like yours yet it had the Tamsin sound! Have a wonderful vacation and time with the baby. Thanks for getting this out to us. It was worth all the work!💜💕💜

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      Thank you so much! And haha, yes, I hope it doesn't feel too much like cheating, but it was fun to do!🤩 (Also, that'll teach me not to try rush these things in future - and to double check my settings before hitting 'record'...! 😆)

  • @wdashwor
    @wdashwor 25 днів тому

    What a wonderful medley! And so sensitively and beautifully played. I love the arrangement of the carols and the transitions and the ending. 😊

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      Thank you so much - I love all these carols! I didn't exactly sit down to write a medley, but I was just being silly and seeing how many carols I could fit to the same left hand pattern - and my husband kept looking up and smiling and saying 'oh, that's really fun!' so I got it into better shape and wrote it down. It is fun to play, if I do say so myself! 🎄🤩

  • @briankerr4512
    @briankerr4512 25 днів тому

    nice

  • @ellawilkenharp
    @ellawilkenharp 25 днів тому

    Lovely! The 'Joy to the World' closing is great! Also the Sussex Carol.

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      Ahhh, thank you! I couldn’t resist a little reprise there - glad you enjoyed it! 🥰✨🎄

  • @paddyyoshi
    @paddyyoshi 25 днів тому

    Magnifique !Thank you very much I love it ❤ Can I ask which microphone do you use?

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      Thank you! And yes, of course- this was recorded with a matched pair of Rode NT5s. I’m pretty sure I had them just in a standard XY position, about 60cm ish to the right hand side of the harp (as close as I could get them without them getting in the way). There is a small amount of EQ and reverb added, just to clean it up and make up for the very dead room I used. Just for clarity, this wasn’t actually recorded on the harp you see here, I’m afraid - please see the description for the story…! 😆

    • @paddyyoshi
      @paddyyoshi 25 днів тому

      @TamsinDearnley Thank you very much for the details!!

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 24 дні тому

      You’re very welcome, I hope it was useful! 😊

  • @kathybarnard3909
    @kathybarnard3909 25 днів тому

    Love it!

  • @Emma-i7h-c9l
    @Emma-i7h-c9l 25 днів тому

    Ooohhh I just love this ❤😍. Well done Tamsin!

  • @oslo456
    @oslo456 25 днів тому

    Joyous! Thanks Tamsin!

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      Thank you - joyous was what I was going for, so yay! 🥰✨🎶🎄

  • @EVP-Voices
    @EVP-Voices 25 днів тому

    Beautiful thank you! Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas 🎄🕯️

  • @estherringel5031
    @estherringel5031 25 днів тому

    ❤🫠🎄✨

  • @PhilippeBarrilliez
    @PhilippeBarrilliez 26 днів тому

    Dear Tamsin, A very beautiful medley as Christmas approaches. Bravo for this beautiful interpretation which offers a moment of dream and magic. Musically, Phil 🎶✨🎄

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      Dear Phil, Thank you so much for watching - I’m very happy that you enjoyed it! 🤩✨🎶

  • @harpcamino
    @harpcamino 28 днів тому

    So beautiful!

  • @annicklegouez5111
    @annicklegouez5111 29 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing this video. The music and your interpretation are certainly superb, and they are supported by your class and elegance. I love all your musical choices and you offer me a great, very inspiring example. I express all my admiration for what you show of you. Thanks and Bravo

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      That is so lovely of you to say, thank you so much! I’m just very happy that you enjoyed the video and the music! 🥰🎶✨❤️

  • @kathilisi3019
    @kathilisi3019 Місяць тому

    I absolutely love this arrangement, but I was daunted by all the lever changes... Then I found out that you have an easier version available without the lever changes! Surprisingly, it sounds very similar to this version although obviously some of the notes are simplified. I'm playing the easier version this Christmas and planning to go for the full lever version next year! 🥰

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 25 днів тому

      Heeeee, I’m so glad you found the non-lever change version - I wanted to make sure this piece was as accessible as possible even for those still working on their lever confidence, so woohoo! 🤩🎶✨ you’ll have them down by next year, I’m sure of it - good luck! 😍

    • @kathilisi3019
      @kathilisi3019 25 днів тому

      @TamsinDearnley thank you so much! I love your arrangements, they're so special!

    • @kathilisi3019
      @kathilisi3019 14 днів тому

      ​@@TamsinDearnleyI uploaded a video of me playing the easier arrangement today, it's not perfect but I'm feeling more and more confident playing it for others. The part with the walking bass is so much fun to play! 😊

  • @geri0756
    @geri0756 Місяць тому

    Super.

  • @HarpLarks
    @HarpLarks Місяць тому

    Very nice arrangement

  • @HarpLarks
    @HarpLarks Місяць тому

    Lovely

  • @janedoe4988
    @janedoe4988 Місяць тому

    Sparkly, clear and bright. Thank you for this lovely piece. The intro sounded to me like bells.

  • @DEDE-os7qs
    @DEDE-os7qs Місяць тому

    Thanks for sharing your great talent

  • @mikesoule1352
    @mikesoule1352 Місяць тому

    Beautiful carol, beautiful harp and beautiful harper! 🎶🥰🎵🎶

  • @redl1ght1
    @redl1ght1 Місяць тому

    I am with you forever more after this beauty…Thank you ….

  • @redl1ght1
    @redl1ght1 Місяць тому

    My soul belongs you .

  • @catholicdoula
    @catholicdoula Місяць тому

    That's pretty.

  • @bluebiegrace1828
    @bluebiegrace1828 Місяць тому

    So beautiful ❤. Is the Ravenna a big harp. I’m planning to get it.

  • @webbfamilyau
    @webbfamilyau Місяць тому

    What is the range for this melody?

  • @sorelyanlie2784
    @sorelyanlie2784 Місяць тому

    Awestruck

  • @pat61nl
    @pat61nl Місяць тому

    This is so beauriful, Tamsin!!! I know the tune from long ago, sung by Joan Baez (I think you weren’t even born then, haha). But this version is superb!

  • @RJ-444
    @RJ-444 Місяць тому

    It's lovely when a video just drops into your homepage on UA-cam and is not only beautiful and in time for learning for Christmas, but also at my current level to cope with playing by ear. Just when I thought I'd watched all your content too... magic! 🪄☺

    • @TamsinDearnley
      @TamsinDearnley 24 дні тому

      Ahh, thank you! This is one of my all-time favourite Christmas melodies, so I'm happy you found it! 🤩

    • @RJ-444
      @RJ-444 23 дні тому

      @@TamsinDearnley Even though I'm slowly learning this by ear, I've also purchased the sheet music, to say thank you for the time in producing an easy version and with the vague hope that once the tune is locked in my head, I can start to slowly deduce the squiggles on the page?! Glass half full... 😉😂

  • @Yuri-s3j
    @Yuri-s3j Місяць тому

    This is the Ukrainian melody . 💙💛

  • @Yuri-s3j
    @Yuri-s3j Місяць тому

    😮😮