Recordings and Books Updated May 13, 2008
We are very proud of these recordings that feature the Thormahlen Swan. We always love to hear how well our harps perform in the recording studio, but the real pleasure is in hearing the beautiful music that these great players create. We invite you to share in some of this delightful music. Music books are listed at the bottom of the page.

Trilogy - Laura Zaerr
ANNOUNCING Laura Zaerr's new CD. In Laura's words: "The new CD I just put out this summer is all traditional Celtic tunes. Songs are sung by Laura Berryhill in Eugene, and the fiddling is by Laurie Goren of San Francisco. We are "The Three Lauras," but we call ourselves "Trilogy." I am excited about this project because it gave me a chance to explore some arranging ideas with a couple of other fabulous musicians." Tunes include: Bonny Lesley, Stratherrick / Grant's Rant, Lament for Limerick / March of the King of Laois, Ready for the Storm, Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore, Bovaglie's Plaid, Song for Ireland, The Red Haired Girl of Tulloch / Timour the Tartar / The Atholl Highlanders, She Moved Through the Fair, The Reel of Tullochgorum CD - $15 Listen: Bonnie Lesley / Shamrock /Lament for Limerick played on a Mahogany Folk Harp Gut Swan

Angelic Noel - Cynthia Lynn Douglass
Christmas music on solo harp. This album features a blend of favorites, lesser known tunes and one original. Recorded with a Thormahlen Maple, Nylon Swan 36. CD - $15

Simply The Harp II - Angi Bemiss
Angi does an equally beautiful job on this collection of Lullabies and Tranquil Songs. This album contains many familiar songs. CD - $15

Simply the Harp III (Contemporary Songs of Faith) and IV (Christmas Serenity) by Angi Bemiss are also available at $15 each.

Books Read what folks are saying about Sharon's music books.

Dance Thru the Music-A Beginner's Set List. This book contains beginning to intermediate arrangements of tunes that beginners can play. Songs include: Southwind, Brian Boru's March, Suo Gan, Country Gardens, Parson's Farewell, Oh Suzannah, Oh Shenandoah, The Shearin's No' For You, Down By The Sally Gardens, All Through The Night, Skye Boat Song, Morning Has Broken, Gander in the Pratie Hole and Carrickfergus. All but the last two are in the key of C, Gander uses the F# lever and Carrickfergus needs both F# and C#. There are no lever changes. Fingerings and placement brackets are used throughout the book.

This book is beautifully spiral bound with this fabulous new color cover from artist Earl Newman who continually puts out incredible pieces of art.

14 songs - Songbook: $14.00; audio CD: $7.50; Combination of book and CD: $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Country Gardens

A Rose In Winter Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of original compositions for the harp, suitable for beginners and intermediate players. Songs include A Rose in Winter, Act Of God (1 lever change), Planting Dandelions, Where River Turns to Sky, Caterpillar on the Dill, Rikud Began Eden, Song for a Whale, Dancing on Snowflakes, Harpin' in the Rain and After the Garden's Been Planted.

This book is beautifully spiral bound with a color cover from artist Earl Newman that is truly a piece of art.

Now available with an audio CD

10 songs - Songbook: $14.00; audio CD: $7.50; Combination of book and CD: $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: A Rose In Winter

The Singing Tree Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
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, In the Wind, The Mossy Glade, Moon Drifting (1 lever change), Nanalu O Kahola, A Walk in the Woods, Queen Anne's Lace, Pepperoni, The Wolf at the Big Odell, Waltz Around With Rosie, and The Singing Tree.

This book is also beautifully spiral bound with an Earl Newman color cover that you will enjoy looking at.

Now available with an audio CD

11 songs - Songbook: $14.00; audio CD: $7.50; Combination of book and CD: $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: In the Wind

Gossamer Gate Music Book - by Sharon Thormahlen
Sharon thinks her third book of original compositions for the harp is her best one yet. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players, the tunes are in the keys of Eb, F, C, G, Em, and D. If you liked her other books, you'll love this one. Songs include Lady of Shamrock, Lazy Dogs, Huckleberry Heaven, The Confluence (1 lever change), Time to Sleep, Figmint, Sunstream, Gossamer Gate (recorded on Pamela Bruners CD entitled Gentle Maiden), and The Last Goodbye (which is recorded on Sharon's Singing Tree CD).

Once again this book is spiral bound with a beautiful Earl Newman color cover that you'd want to hang on your wall.

Now available with an audio CD

10 songs - Songbook: $14.00; audio CD: $7.50; Combination of book and CD: $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Sunstream

Where The Fingers Fall Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of traditional songs that Sharon arranged for the harp. Again, it's suitable for beginners and intermediate players. Songs include Blind Mary, Childgrove (1 lever change), Far From Home, French An Dro, Grandfather's Clock, Planxty George Brabazon, Swedish Music Box, Kitty McGee, Morgan Magan, O'Carolan's Draught, The Parting Glass, The Ashgrove, Waltzing Matilda, and Simple Gifts.

Staying in the tradition of Sharon's books, it is beautifully spiral bound with a delightful color cover by Earl Newman.

Now available with an audio CD

14 songs - Songbook: $14.00; audio CD: $7.50; Combination of book and CD: $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link: Waltzing Matilda

'Tis the Season Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of traditional Christmas Carols that Sharon arranged for the harp. These easy arrangements are suitable for beginners and intermediate players, although interesting and fun for any level player. You could learn all of these tunes in one season. Songs include Celtic Carol, O' Little Town of Bethlehem, Deck the Halls, Silent Night, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, The Holy and the Ivy, What Child is This?, Away in a Manger, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Come All Ye Faithful, and The First Noel. Tunes are in F, C, Am, G, Em and D.

Guess what? This book is beautifully spiral bound with another wonderful color cover by Earl Newman.

Now available with an audio CD

11 songs - Songbook: $14.00; audio CD: $7.50; Combination of book and CD: $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link:Deck the Halls

Shalom Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a collection of Jewish tunes that Sharon grew up with. They are Erev Shel Shoshanim, Rikud Began Eden (original composition), Hava Nashira, Hinei Mah Tov, Mana Vu, Shalom Medley of Shalom Chaverim, Shabbot Shalom and Shalom Alecheim, Havtacha (original composition), Rozinkes Mit Mandlen (Raisins and Almonds), Hatikvah, Zum Gali Gali, Tumbalalaika and The Borucha (Blessing of the Candles).The arrangements go from easy to intermediate.

You guessed it, another Earl Newman cover!

Now available with an audio CD

14 tunes - Songbook: $14.00; audio CD: $7.50; Combination of book and CD: $20

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on this link:Erev Shel Shoshanim

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Ordering information:
All of these recordings and books are available through Thormahlen Harps. Please send the listed price per CD or songbook plus $3 shipping for 1 item, add $1 shipping for every additional item. Send your order to Thormahlen Harps, 1876 SW Brooklane, Corvallis, OR 97333. Or call us at 541-753-4334 for Visa or MasterCard purchases.

You can check out the prices of things on our pricelist page.