Resources

Here are the books we suggest you bring to the Harp Ring meetings! We try to blend the traditional style of "playing by ear" with modern ensemble methods of reading sheet music. This allows more advanced harpists/harpers to develop harmonies and counter melodies with beginners playing a melody line and/or accompaniment. You can purchase these books from Melody's Traditional Music and Harp Shoppe.

  • Celtic Harp Solos by Kim Robertson
  • Finale by Washington Area Folk Harp Society
  • The Small Harp by Alison Kinnaird

Want to learn more about the harp?

Music and Harp Stores

Melody's Traditional Music and Harp Shoppe

The Texas harp store! A great resource for any traditional musician!

Sylvia Woods Harp Center

Another fantastic folk harp store in California. This is great for those with mostly folk harp interests.

Links of Interest

Clarsach.net

An excellent site to learn more about historical harps.

Scottish Harp Society of America

A great resource for harp competitions around the country with an expansive selection of harp links.

International Society of Folk Harpers and Craftsmen

Excellent resources for folk harpers and harp craftsmen of all Celtic styles of playing.

Harp Spectrum

One of the most comprehensive web sites for gathering and sharing information on all kinds of harps and harp music.