Early Music For The Harp

Early Music for the Harp, arranged by Deborah Friou, is a collection of medieval and Renaissance songs and dances from the 12th through 16th centuries arranged for folk harp. Drawn largely from historical sources that originally existed as melody lines, this edition presents authentic early repertoire for harpists interested in exploring centuries of European musical tradition through carefully prepared arrangements.

The collection is written for folk harp and brings together estampies, chansons, dances, cantigas, and other historical works from French, Italian, Spanish, English, and other medieval traditions. Presented in standard music notation, it offers a diverse repertoire for personal enjoyment, rehearsal, recital preparation, historical performance exploration, and expanding a harp music library.

Exploring early music offers harpists an opportunity to experience melodic styles, rhythmic forms, and historical repertoire that continue to influence classical and traditional music today. The carefully selected arrangements preserve the character of the original works while making them practical for folk harp performance.

Song List
Alle, Psallite Cum Luya * Au Renouvel Du Tens * Branle * Cantiga * Carmen Vernale * Chanconeta Tedesca * Chanson (13th C. Trouvere) * Chanson (Blondel De Nesles) * Chansonnette * Dance Royal * Dehors Lonc Pre * Douce Dame Jolie * Ductia * Edi Geo Thu, Hehene Quene * English Estampie * Estampie * Fifth Estampie Royal * Fourth Estampie Royal * Galliarde * Hec Dies * Ingrata * The King's Dance * La Rotta * Lai * Lament Of Tristan * Las, Las, Las, Las Par Grand Delit * My Lady Carey's Dompe * Nobilis Humilis * Now Wolde Y Fayne Summer Ths Mak * Passamezzo Antico * Pavane D'angleterre * Reis Glorios * Second Estampie Royal * Seventh Estampie Royal * Trotto * The Western Wynde * Winder Wie Ist