Niel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Second Wife: Harp Sheet Music in 3 Levels

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Niel Gow's gorgeous slow air, arranged for harp at three levels. One of the great Scottish laments.

At a glance

• Levels: Post Beginner, Late Intermediate, Advanced
• Key: D major, 6/8
• Includes: Fingered and unfingered versions
• Format: instant PDF download
• Video lessons: on How To Harp

Choose your level

Level 2: Post Beginner

• No lever or pedal changes.
• Range: D almost two octaves below middle C, up to F# one and a half octaves above middle C.
• You'll work on: 6/8 rhythm, LH 5ths and 6ths, 2, 3, and 4 finger placing in RH, rolled chord.

Level 4: Late Intermediate

• No lever or pedal changes.
• Range: D almost two octaves below middle C, up to F# one and a half octaves above middle C.
• You'll work on: ornamentation, damping techniques, unusual LH patterns, LH harmonics, rolled chord.
• Hear it: watch me play this level on YouTube

Level 5: Advanced

• No lever or pedal changes.
• Range: D almost two octaves below middle C, up to F# one and a half octaves above middle C.
• You'll work on: ornamentation, damping techniques, unusual LH patterns, LH tucking and turn back and up again patterns, LH harmonics, rolled chord, LH 10ths.
• Hear it: watch me play this level on YouTube

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