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Books Updated August 14, 2008

All of Sharon's books are now available with an audio CD. For more about this go to audio CD

 

Sharon's Newest Book should be out by Christmas
Sweepin' the Clouds Away - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of 15 original compositions for the harp. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players, these tunes are great for therapy work, performances, weddings, or just to play in your own living room. The tunes are arranged to facilitate memorization. Sharon uses some consistent methods of arranging using left hand patterns that often repeat in other sections of the piece. There are 6 tunes in the key of C, 4 in G, 2 in D, 2 in F and 1 in Eb. There are lever changes in only two of these tunes. Tunes include God's Garden, Sweet Serenade, Sweepin' the Clouds Away, Summer Rain, Birds of Blue Ridge, The Last Leaves of Autumn, Harpeggio, The Promise, Winter Waterfall, September Sunrise, Mayne Island Waltz, Easy Pickin's, Between the Thorns, On the Wing and AT-etude. 15 songs - $16, with audio CD - $22
The cover is still being designed

Dance Thru the Music-A Beginner's Set List. This book contains beginning to intermediate arrangements of tunes that beginners can play. Songs include: Southwind, Brian Boru's March, Suo Gan, Country Gardens, Parson's Farewell, Oh Suzannah, Oh Shenandoah, The Shearin's No' For You, Down By The Sally Gardens, All Through The Night, Skye Boat Song, Morning Has Broken, Gander in the Pratie Hole and Carrickfergus. All but the last two are in the key of C, Gander uses the F# lever and Carrickfergus needs both F# and C#. There are no lever changes. Fingerings and placement brackets are used throughout the book.

This book is beautifully spiral bound with this fabulous new color cover from artist Earl Newman who continually puts out incredible pieces of art. 14 songs - $14, with audio CD - $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Country Gardens

A Rose In Winter Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of original compositions for the harp, suitable for beginners and intermediate players. Songs include A Rose in Winter, Act Of God (1 lever change), Planting Dandelions, Where River Turns to Sky, Caterpillar on the Dill, Rikud Began Eden, Song for a Whale, Dancing on Snowflakes, Harpin' in the Rain and After the Garden's Been Planted.

This book is beautifully spiral bound with a color cover from artist Earl Newman that is truly a piece of art. 10 songs - $14, with audio CD - $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: A Rose In Winter

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The Singing Tree Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is Sharon's second book of original compositions for the harp, suitable for beginners and intermediate players. If you liked the first one, this one contains melodies that are equally as beautiful. Songs include Dragon King Round, In the Wind, The Mossy Glade, Moon Drifting (1 lever change), Nanalu O Kahola, A Walk in the Woods, Queen Anne's Lace, Pepperoni, The Wolf at the Big Odell, Waltz Around With Rosie, and The Singing Tree.

This book is also beautifully spiral bound with an Earl Newman color cover that you will enjoy looking at. 11 songs - $14, with audio CD - $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: In the Wind

 


Gossamer Gate Music Book
- by Sharon Thormahlen
Sharon thinks her third book of original compositions for the harp is her best one yet. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players, the tunes are in the keys of Eb, F, C, G, Em, and D. If you liked her other books, you'll love this one. Songs include Lady of Shamrock, Lazy Dogs, Huckleberry Heaven, The Confluence (1 lever change), Time to Sleep, Figmint, Sunstream, Gossamer Gate (recorded on Pamela Bruners CD entitled Gentle Maiden), and The Last Goodbye (which is recorded on Sharon's Singing Tree CD).

Once again this book is spiral bound with a beautiful Earl Newman color cover that you'd want to hang on your wall. 10 songs - $14, with audio CD - $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Sunstream

 


Where The Fingers Fall Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of traditional songs that Sharon arranged for the harp. Again, it's suitable for beginners and intermediate players. Songs include Blind Mary, Childgrove (1 lever change), Far From Home, French An Dro, Grandfather's Clock, Planxty George Brabazon, Swedish Music Box, Kitty McGee, Morgan Magan, O'Carolan's Draught, The Parting Glass, The Ashgrove, Waltzing Matilda, and Simple Gifts.

Staying in the tradition of Sharon's books, it is beautifully spiral bound with a delightful color cover by Earl Newman. 14 songs - $14, with audio CD - $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Waltzing Matilda


'Tis the Season Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of traditional Christmas Carols that Sharon arranged for the harp. These easy arrangements are suitable for beginners and intermediate players, although interesting and fun for any level player. You could learn all of these tunes in one season. Songs include Celtic Carol, O' Little Town of Bethlehem, Deck the Halls, Silent Night, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, The Holy and the Ivy, What Child is This?, Away in a Manger, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come All Ye Faithful, and The First Noel. Tunes are in F, C, Am, G, Em and D.

Guess what? This book is beautifully spiral bound with another wonderful color cover by Earl Newman. 11 songs - $14, with audio CD - $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Deck the Halls

 

 

Shalom Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a collection of Jewish tunes that Sharon grew up with. They are Erev Shel Shoshanim, Rikud Began Eden (original composition), Hava Nashira, Hinei Mah Tov, Mana Vu, Shalom Medley of Shalom Chaverim, Shabbot Shalom and Shalom Alecheim, Havtacha (original composition), Rozinkes Mit Mandlen (Raisins and Almonds), Hatikvah, Zum Gali Gali, Tumbalalaika and The Borucha (Blessing of the Candles).The arrangements go from easy to intermediate.

You guessed it, another Earl Newman cover! 14 tunes - $14, with audio CD - $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Erev Shel Shoshanim

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Jigs Galore and More Music Book -
Laura Zaerr
This book is a collection of Irish and Welsh tunes arranged by Laura for the folk harp. It contains many of the tunes on Laura's Thousand Dreams Away CD. 12 songs - $8.00


Ordering information:
All of these recordings and books are available through Thormahlen Harps. Please send the listed price per CD or songbook plus $3 shipping for 1 item, add $1 shipping for every additional item. Send your order to Thormahlen Harps, 1876 SW Brooklane, Corvallis, OR 97333. Or call us at 541-753-4334 for Visa or MasterCard purchases.

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