In The Bleak Midwinter: Harp Sheet Music in 3 Levels

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Holst's beautiful carol, arranged for harp at three levels.

At a glance

• Levels: Post Beginner, Late Intermediate, Advanced
• Key: G major, 4/4
• 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: C one octave below middle C, up to D just over 2 octaves above middle C. Suitable for a smaller harp.
• You'll work on: question and answer phrases in RH, 4 finger placing, LH 5ths, LH 7th, LH triad, twinkles played between two hands.

Level 4: Late Intermediate

• No lever or pedal changes.
• Range: G one and a half octaves below middle C, up to D just over 2 octaves above middle C.
• You'll work on: 4 finger placing, LH unusual tuck chords, twinkles played between two hands, circular placing, finger 4 slide, LH harmonic.
• 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 D just over two octaves above middle C.
• You'll work on: LH less familiar chord shapes, LH tuck and turn back chords, LH 10ths, étouffée, 4 finger placing, twinkles, circular placing, 4th finger slide, harmonic.
• Hear it: watch me play this level on YouTube

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I've made video lessons on this arrangement, and the technique behind it, inside How To Harp.

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