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The Singing Tree
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me.
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me.
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, The Mossy
Glade, In
the Wind, Moon Drifting (1 lever change), Nanalu O Kahola, A Walk
in the Woods, Queen Anne's Lace, Pepperoni, The Wolf at the Big Odell
(see Loner below), Waltz Around With Rosie, and The Singing Tree.
This is Loner's memorial photo from Shady Cove Resort.
He passed away in 2006. He is truly the Wolf at the Big Odell.
Click here to
see a U-tube
video of In the Wind
The book is $15. Now available with an audio
CD accompaniment ($5).
Jim (Chiron the Bard) recorded Waltz Around with Rosie
and put it up on YouTube. Here it is:
Waltz
Around with Rosie
Here's what people wrote to me about this book:
“I saw your book at the local music store when I was
visiting my son in Corvallis. I was so taken with what you wrote about
each piece that I bought your book. When I got home, I noticed that
you live in Corvallis and that made the book even more special. When
I play your pieces in nursing homes and hospice, I will read what you
have written because the message about each piece seems very healing.”
Barbara Glick
“Your songs are so beautiful, I just get lost in them and the
time flies by while I am playing. I have lately noticed people pausing
outside my open windows in the garden to listen to the songs. Your music
is my treat after I do my finger exercises and other assignments!”
Susan Graham
“It’s your original music that I really find myself drawn
to. Some of my favorites include The Mossy Glade, Waltz Around with
Rosie, and The Singing Tree, but the two songs I have become totally
enamored with are In the Wind and Nanolu O Kohola. Both of these melodies
are very evocative and beautifully written. I can actually see the
whales in my mind when I play Nanolu!.”
Jan Dromlewicz
“Just a note to tell you how much I have been enjoying your 3
books. You write lots of catchy songs that I can use for therapeutic
sessions and just for fun. Keep writing, please!”
Elizabeth Thornton
“The pieces in your book, have taken me through the transition
from playing one-page versions of songs to feeling like a real harper.
Because these pieces have been written for the harp and not some other
instrument, they bring out the beauty and full range of the harp. I
also appreciate the harmonies that go beyond the conventional.”
Linda Nelson
“About a month ago, I bought The Singing Tree and immediately
began to work on the pieces. I play now every day, every minute I have
free. I have reconnected with my love for the harp through working with
your compositions. I just wanted to tell you that.”
Laurie Lee
“I want to thank you for your gift of exquisite music and song.
I absolutely love playing your music. It truly fills me with joyful
peace. My partner feels the same. Several of the brides we worked with
chose selections from your books. That made me very happy.”
Cindy McCormick
“Just wanted to tell you how much I am appreciating your music.
Now that I’m nearly done with my internship for MHTP, I know
what kind of music I need to add to my repertoire — yours!
The melodies are haunting and lovely, the repetition is relaxing,
and the level is such that I can play all of the melody lines and
some of the bass lines. Your music is ideal for this work! I hope
you are working on another book that will include The Last Goodbye.”
Alaine Warfield
I did a group at the hospital this morning and since they were eating
lunch I played "Pepperoni"...............my personal favorite!
I love the offbeat rhythm of that piece! We chuckled over how something
that pretty could be named "Pepperoni!!"
Peggy Glenn
A harp song and arrangement that I really like is "Waltz
Around With Rosie". That's a very good song and a very nice arrangement.
It's well written, it sounds good, it's easy to play, it's fun to play,
and I like it. Good work!
Rich Menges
I play both harp and hammered dulcimer and I just want
to suggest to other harp and dulcimer players that Sharon Thormalen's
piece for lever harp (Moon Drifting) is awesome on the hammered dulcimer.
My patient's thought it was the best jazz on the dulcimer they had
ever heard.
Julie
in Michegan
If you'd like to be added to this list, just email me with
your comments at: harps@thorharp.com
Go back to the Books,
or go to another book page:
A Rose in Winter
Gossamer Gate
Sweepin' the Clouds Away
Dance Thru the Music
Where the Fingers Fall
Shalom
'Tis the Season
Waltz Upon a Time
Cabin Fever for Two
The Lone Egret
Moon Over the Mountain
Sunset on Seattle
Season's Greetings
Under the Double Rainbow
Fiddlin' Around on the Harp
Melodías del Arpa
Beautiful Dreams for Twin Harps
Beneath the Pines
Valley of the Dragon
Bard in the Parlor
Ordering information:
All of these books are available directly from Thormahlen Harps. If
you don't want to order through PayPal, no problem just email
me or call me (541 753-4334) and I'll work up the invoice for
you. You can pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
For international sales, please email
me.
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