| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 201 pages) |
| Contents |
Organology. Historical background; The pedal harp; The lever harp; Electric harps; Some twenty-first century creations -- Writing and language; Notation; Dramatic writings; Mixed forms of music -- Playing techniques; Timbre; Glissandi, chords and clusters; Resonances, muffles and silences; Hits on the harp; Wire strings; Pedals and levers; Using objects; Scordatura |
| Summary |
Guide to the Contemporary Harp is a comprehensive resource that examines the vibrant present-day landscape of the harp. The authors explore the instrument from all angles, beginning with organology; moving through composition, notation, and playing techniques; and concluding with the contemporary repertoire for the harp. It is an essential guide for any harpist looking to push the instrument to new heights |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 20, 2019) |
| Subject |
Harp -- History -- 20th century
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Harp -- History -- 21st century
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- General.
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Harp
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2018035092 |
| ISBN |
9780253039392 |
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0253039398 |
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9780253039415 |
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025303941X |
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