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Welcome to Sharon's Books

All of Sharon's books are available with an audio CD that can be mailed to you or mp3s that can be sent in several emails. ($5).

PDFs are also available. Save on shipping. Email me for more info.

All books are spiral bound with beautiful color art covers by Earl Newman.
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"What we, in our harp circle, say to each other about what we love about your compositions is that they are 'Finger Friendly' and sound beautiful. You have so many great melodies that just flow beautifully in our fingers." Gail McEwen, Washington

Music Books

The Newest Book

Valley of the Dragon Original Composition and Story Book - Sharon Thormahlen
A truly magical book of 13 new tunes that tell the story of what happens when a dragon wakes up from 100 years of slumber. You don't have to slay the dragon when a hero with a harp can save the day!

This book is for intermediate beginners to advanced players. The tunes are in Cm, Dm, C, Am, G, Em and D. There is one lever change. Three pieces have accidental levers set before playing the piece. I added some fingerings where I thought they would be helpful.

Cover by Earl Newman.

13 tunes - $20.00; audio mp4s: $5. For a pdf of this book, email me for a paypal invoice or pay $20 to harps@thorharp.com through paypal.

See more original composition books towards the bottom of this page.

Beneath the Pines Original Compositions Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This was a really fun project to do while stuck at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
I hope it brings more joy into the world!

This book is for intermediate beginners to advanced players. My goal is always to make the music playable and accessible. There are no lever changes. Two pieces have accidental levers set before playing the piece. I added some fingerings where I thought they would be helpful.

Cover by Earl Newman.

11 tunes - $15.00; audio mp3s: $5.

See more original composition books towards the bottom of this page.

Beautiful Dreams for Twin Harps Duet Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen and Anna Thormahlen Jenkins
This book was designed to be a ready made program for you and your duet partner or your ensemble with an information page giving you key changes, performance suggestions, and historical information to share with your audience. Tunes are Home on the Range, Birds of Blue Ridge, Beautiful Dreamer, The Lone Wild Bird, Carolan's Dream, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, and The Song of the Harp. Lyrics are included for those tunes that have them.

Cover by Earl Newman. Twin harps that are Home on the Range!

7 tunes - $25.00; audio mp3s: $5.

See more duet books towards the bottom of this page.

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Melodías del Arpa Music Book - Nicolas Carter and Sharon Thormahlen
This is a new book collaboration by Nicolas Carter and Sharon Thormahlen of Latin American music for the lever harp. Included in the book are 11 tunes: Llegada, Palomita Guasiruca, Mercedita, Melodía Para Ti, Recuerdos de Ypacarai, Tres de Mayo, La Paloma, Guantanamera, El Condor Pasa, Moliendo Cafe, and Luna Lllena. These tunes, arranged by Nicolas Carter, have been further arranged and simplified by Sharon Thormahlen for the intermediate beginner harp player. Included is some history and description of each tune and its composer. Also included are some things to know about Latin American music, some technical notes on the music, and some suggestions for practicing. If you like Latin American music, you'll love this book.

Cover by Earl Newman. Celtic and Latin harps together in Latin America.

11 tunes - $25.00; audio mp3s: $5.

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Fiddlin' Around on the Harp Music Book - Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of fiddle tunes arranged for the harp. Nine of the tunes have Harp 2 harmony parts that mostly follow along with the melody only in harmony. Tunes include: Black Nag, The Lea Rig, Hector the Hero, Indian Point, Sailor's Hornpipe, Merrily Kiss the Quaker, Planxty George Brabazon, Happy Boys, Star of the County Down, Foggy Dew, Fiddlin' Around on the Harp, The Rakes of Mallow, Kesh Jig, Drowsy Maggie, Si Bheag Si Mhor, Fisher's Hornpipe, Wind that Shakes the Barley, Coleman's March, and Carolan's Concerto. Tunes are in C, Am, G, Em and D. A few lever changes. For beginner and Intermediate players.

Cover by Earl Newman. It's fun to play with other instruments. This drawing was inspired by the photo of the instruments of Susan Vaughn built by Dave Thormahlen.

19 tunes - $25.00; audio mp3s: $5.

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Holiday Books

Season's Greetings and White Christmas - Sharon Thormahlen

Sharon's newest book of 18 Christmas tunes include many tunes that are not readily available in other harp books. The tunes in the book are: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!, In the Bleak Midwinter, Angels We Have Heard On High, Christmas In Killarny, The Little Drummer Boy, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, Silver Bells, Jingle Bell Rock, Here Comes Santa Claus, Joy to the World, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, A Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting), Ding Dong Merrily On High, Frosty the Snowman, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Medley: O Christmas Tree/We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and Still Still Still. I wasn't allowed to include White Christmas in the book so I have published it as a stand alone piece.

18 tunes: $30, audio mp3s: $5.
White Christmas: $5

Of course you can tell that Earl Newman did the artwork!

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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 O' Little Town of Bethlehem, Deck the Halls, Silent Night, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, The Holy and the Ivy, Celtic Carol, 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? Another wonderful color cover by Earl Newman.

11 tunes - $15.00; audio mp3s: $5

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"Thank you so much. I love your books, especially since I'm definitely not an advanced student." Karen Muldoon

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!

14 tunes - $15; audio mp3s: $5

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Celtic, Traditional, Waltzes

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 cover was drawn by artist Earl Newman, Dancing thru fields of music.

14 tunes - $15.00; audio mp3s: $5

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A Beginner's Book

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, watching the fingers fall on the strings.

14 songs - $15; audio mp3s: $5

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Waltz Upon a Time- Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of 16 tunes written by a variety of contemporary composers from Jay Unger to Susan Conger. All in 3/4 timing and incredibly beautiful tunes that have been specifically arranged for the harp. Keys range from F to A (which includes C, G, and D). There are a few lever changes some of which are optional. Tunes include: Enrichez Vous, Sunday River Waltz, Chance Creek, Emily's Waltz, Hopkin's Waltz, Grandma Rebecca's Favorite, Nancy's Waltz, Winter's Waltz, Josephin's Waltz, Ashokan Farewell, The Lovers' Waltz, Midnight on the Water, Franconia Waltz, Margaret's Waltz, Far Away, Waltzetude.

Cover by Earl Newman, Waltz to the music of the harp.

16 tunes - $20; audio mp3s: $5

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Sharon's Original compositions

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.

Cover by Earl Newman that is truly a piece of art.

10 tunes - $15.00; audio mp3s: $5

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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 her first book, 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 can hang on your wall.

11 tunes - $15; audio mp3s: $5

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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).

Cover by Earl Newman, Harp going through the Gossamer Gate.

10 tunes - $15.00; audio mp3s: $5

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Sweepin' the Clouds Away- Sharon Thormahlen
This is a book of 15 original compositions for the harp. Suitable for beginners and intermediate players, these tunes are great for therapy work, performances, weddings, or just to play in your own living room. The tunes are arranged to facilitate memorization. Sharon uses some consistent methods of arranging using left hand patterns that often repeat in other sections of the piece. There are 6 tunes in the key of C, 4 in G, 2 in D, 2 in F, and 1 in Eb. There are lever changes in only two of these tunes. Tunes include God's Garden, Sweet Serenade, Sweepin' the Clouds Away, Summer Rain, Birds of Blue Ridge, The Last Leaves of Autumn, Harpeggio, The Promise, Winter Waterfall, September Sunrise, Mayne Island Waltz, Easy Pickin's, Between the Thorns, On the Wing, and AT-etude.

Cover by Earl Newman, incredible, whimsical, line drawing colored with chalk.

15 songs - $20, audio mp3s: $5

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Moon Over the Mountain - Sharon Thormahlen

This book contains 10 original harp compositions. The names of the tunes are inspired by the many backpacking trips that Dave & I go on. They are: Alpenglow, Lilacs & Lavender, Moon Over the Mountain, Misty Meadow, Redwood Waltz, The Bride's Bouquet, Out of the Clouds, Van Gogh Canyon, Sweeten Creek, and The Night Sky. I have also included aharp and flute duet arrangement of Alpenglow with the help of Jessica Urey. This arrangement can use any instrument to play the other part, even another harp. The keys range from F to D with no lever changes in any of the tunes.

To see a sample of this book and comments about this book, click on the link for the name of this book.

Cover by Earl Newman, Dave and I backpacking at Jeff Park with our dog.

10 tunes: $15, audio mp3s: $5

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Sunset on Seattle - Sharon Thormahlen

This is my newest book of 14 original harp compositions. Some of them were written by friends, and I played a roll in helping write them. The tunes in the book are: The Liminal Bell, Carolina Sunset, Waltz Upon a Time, Sunset on Seattle, Halona’s Waltz, Habanera Cats, Tourner à Trois, Music Box Lullaby, The Dragon King, Dreamcatcher, The Emerald Forest, Windy Ridge, The Lost Banjo, and Lullaby Waltz. The keys range from Eb to G with some lever changes in some of the tunes.

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Cover by Earl Newman, Sailing in the Puget Sound with the sun setting on Seattle.

10 tunes: $15, audio mp3s: $5

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Duet Books

Under the Double Rainbow - Sharon Thormahlen and Anna Thormahlen Jenkins

Sharon and Anna have put together a wonderful book of 5 duets. Included are Over the Rainbow (with introduction and the option of playing the Iz Kamakawiwo'ole version), La Chanson de Claudine, Hermosa Mariposa, Prelude for Peace, and Under the Double Rainbow.

Cover by Earl Newman, Rainbows, music and harps, what could be better?

Under the Double Rainbow: $29, audio mp3s: $5

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Cabin Fever for Two - Sharon Thormahlen and Anna Thormahlen Jenkins

CABIN FEVER FOR TWO is a brand new book of harp duets by Sharon Thormahlen and Anna Thormahlen Jenkins. These eight tunes for beginning intermediate to advanced intermediate players were developed over a six-year period as Sharon and Anna traveled to harp conferences, retreats and family gatherings. Both old and contemporary tunes are included as well as traditional folk music gems. Tunes are: Musique dans la Cabane, The Water is Wide, Inis Oírr, The Ash Grove, My Cape Breton Home, Tourner à Trois, Hewlett and Waltzing Matilda. There is a full score of both parts along with each individual part.

Cover by Earl Newman, two harps warming up inside the snowy cabin.

8 tunes: $25 (We think you should buy 2 of them if you plan on playing with a friend)

audio mp3s: $5

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The Lone Egret - Sharon Thormahlen and Jessica Urey

This harp and flute duet book has six beautiful pieces. The harp part stands on its own as a piece unto itself and the flute part can be played on the harp with an improvised accompaniment. The flute part can also be played on any melody instrument. The book includes separate scores for each part as well as both parts together. The key range goes from Eb to G (Em) with 3 tunes that have easy lever changes.

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Cover by Earl Newman, an original print used with permission. He added the harp and flute.

6 tunes $20, audio mp3s: $5

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Teaching Books by Pamela Bruner

Play the Harp Beautifully: A Self Teaching Book Level 1: If you've ever wanted to play the harp, this book is for you! Play the Harp Beautifully gives you step-by-step instructions on technique. It teaches you all the basics of harp playing: hand position, fingering, placing, brackets, and more. It contains 86 pages of photos, diagrams, and explanations on everything from tuning to practicing. This book will even teach you to read music, if you don't already know how! $25

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Play the Harp Beautifully: A Self Teaching Book Level 2: This book continues the 'self-teaching with ease' program learned in the Level 1 book. You'll learn how to play intervals, rolled chords, left-hand patterns, the art and science of fingering and brackets, glissandos, harmonics, and more! If you've begun the harp, and are ready to move to the next level of accomplishment with confidence, this collection of music, photos, and explanations is perfect for you. Songs include The Ash Grove, Danny Boy, Scarborough Fair, Greensleeves, The Water is Wide, Morning Has Broken, and more! 96 pages. $25

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Play the Harp Beautifully Performance Gems: This book is designed as a companion book to the Level 1 and 2 books. Each piece has 2 page numbers listed after it in the table of contents, designated “skills” and “notes.” The pieces are designed to follow along the method books and give you interesting repertoire to play as you progress. Each piece has specific instructions to assist you in becoming adept at the harp in your technique and your phrasing. $20

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Play the Harp Beautifully: A DVD to accompany the books: This self-teaching DVD follows Pamela's books, Play the Harp Beautifully Level 1 & Level 2. With close-ups, on-screen page numbers, and all the demonstrations and tips you'll need, learning to play the harp has never been easier! There has never been a harp video like this - progressing slowly, one step at a time, so that you master each aspect of playing the harp. You don't just learn to play a few tunes - you learn the harp skills that will have you enjoying the harp for years! The video contains years worth of lessons, all for what you might pay for a single lesson with a live teacher. And you can watch it over and over again! $50

Order any combination of Pamela's books below. If you don't see the combination of teaching materials you want, please email me and we can discuss your order.

Play the Harp Beautifully

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Live From the Harp Shop Recording - Dave and Sharon Thormahlen

Recorded in the early summer of 2013 this CD is a wonderful collection of our favorite tunes. It has 15 tunes on it including: Alpenglow, Habanera Gris, Sweepin' the Clouds Away, Gander in the Pratie Hole, Merengue Rojo, Sunstream, Hewlett, The Night Sky, Autumn Moon, Gossamer Gate, Flamenco Lingo, Sweeten Creek, Birds of Blue Ridge, Moon Over the Mountain, and Carrickfergus. You will find many of these tunes in the books above.

$10

Please go to Live From the Harp Shop webpage to order this CD.

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Ordering information:
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