about yellow by Watercolor Harps - Tammy Naze, Cheryl Murphy, harpists, Northeast Wisconsin, Green Bay harp music, Algoma Harp Music

Yellow is the most visible color in nature and the most cheering of all colors. It surrounds us with feelings of harmony and well-being. Yellow also represents creativity and playfulness.

about yellow, the third in a series, is dedicated to all who persevere through the occasional storms of life, with hope for a bright tomorrow.

Sheet Music Samples From about yellow

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"a day in the sun" solo and duet (lever or pedal) (Available as a booklet only)
"Playing warm tones of yellow can create a sunny disposition."

a day in the sun

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Pure yellow, the most cheering of all colors, represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues promote feelings of harmony and well-being.

This piece can be played on a pedal or lever harp and has an A and B version. The A version has a simple melody line and LH patterns. B version is a bit more advanced version including more harmonies and specific LH techniques including slap bass and a staccato style with more of a calypso feel.

Every sunny day isn't necessarily a perfect day or a day filled with harmony. But today - the day you play this piece - you have to imagine a fun time out. Enjoy playing the beautiful sounds you make together while letting the carefree tones of yellow create a sense of well-being. Listen for the hidden musical ideas in this piece representing a warm summer breeze... feel the soft, summer wind on your face. So please have fun with it, and make it your own!

"warm breezes" solo and duet (lever or pedal) (Available as a booklet only)
"Playing carefree tones of yellow can create a sense of well-being."

warm breezes

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Pure yellow, the most cheering of all colors, represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues promote feelings of harmony and well-being. It surrounds us as sunlight filling our lives with hope and promise.

This piece can be played on pedal or lever harps. Fingerings are marked as suggestions. However, the player who utilizes the markings will feel more secure and will confidently connect with the pulse of this piece.

Playing the broken chords as written or with the bisbigliando effect captures the essence of warm breezes blowing through winds chimes.

Enjoy playing the beautiful sounds you make while letting the carefree tones of yellow create a sense of well-being. Listen for the hidden musical ideas in this piece representing a warm summer breeze... feel the soft summer wind on your face.

"butterflies on sunflowers" solo and duet for pedal or lever (Available as a PDF download only)
"Playing lighthearted tones of yellow can create an upbeat change of pace."

butterflies on sunflowers

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This solo can be played on a lever or pedal harp. This piece does not have any lever or pedal changes.

RH represents the butterflies and LH represents the sunflowers; in the duet version Harp 1 represents the butterflies and Harp 2 represents the sunflowers. Imagine a butterfly fluttering across a field of sunflowers.

Pure yellow — the most cheering of all colors — represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues promote feelings of harmony and well-being.

"children laughing" solo and duet for pedal or lever (Available as a PDF download only)
"Playing cheerful tones of yellow can create memories of childhood."

children laughing

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This piece can be played on a lever or pedal harp. Listen for the hidden musical ideas in this piece representing children playing and laughing … having a carefree day. Nothing seems to get in the way of children at play. A child’s sense of time is in the moment. Listen for the joyful sounds throughout this piece.

This is advanced intermediate level harp part and has only 4 lever changes. Notes in ( ) are optional.

A contemporary spin on an old school exercise, Bochsa-inspired finger slides and glissandi remind us to have child-like fun with the idea of exercising. Sdrucciolando! (meaning “slippery and sliding”) This piece is a good study to improve slide technique.

Optional wind chime cues add a bit of whimsy to this piece. Imagine children playing at a park.

Pure yellow — the most cheering of all colors — represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues promote feelings of harmony and well-being.

"hopes and promises" solo and duet for pedal or lever (Available as a PDF download only)
"Playing joyful tones of yellow will lift your spirit."

hopes and promises

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Hope is a strong and confident expectation. A promise is full of assurance. May this song remind you to keep steadfast in your musical enrichment and then you will feel the uplifting, healing and transforming power of music in your life. Take pleasure in playing joyful music!

There are a few versions of the solo available and each can be played on a lever or pedal harp. The A version is advanced, the B version is intermediate, and C (with and without lyrics) is for beginners.

This piece should be played with a southern gospel feel. It will eventually feel like cut time or 2/2 time. It works well as a church piece during offertory or special solo.

Fragments of the following gospel songs are embedded throughout this piece and marked with *: *1 “The Joy of the Lord is my Strength” by Alliene G. Vale ©1979; *2“Therefore the Redeemed” by Ruth Lake ©1972; *3“The Lord Reigns” by Dan Stradwick ©1980; and *4“I’ll Fly Away” by Albert Brumley ©1932.

Pure yellow — the most cheering of all colors — represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues of yellow promote feelings of harmony and well-being.

"streaming sunlight" duet only (Available as a PDF download only)
"Playing bright tones of yellow can create a beacon of hope."

streaming sunlight

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Imagine rays of sunshine bursting through clouds. Sparkling sunlight shining brightly…

This piece has been designed in duet form (not available as a solo). Both parts of this duet can be played on a lever or pedal harp.

Pure yellow — the most cheering of all colors — represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues of yellow promote feelings of harmony and well-being.

"yellow ya-ya" solo (pedal only) and duet (lever or pedal) (Available as a PDF download only)
"Playing joyful tones of yellow can make you feel alive."

yellow ya-ya

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This piece is an uplifting way to end a program or set.

When playing this piece remind yourself to celebrate life every day.

Harp 1 supplies the joyful melody while Harp 2 provides the energy. Harp 2 part has slap bass for added effect but player’s choice. The solo combines the parts in two hands.

Pure yellow — the most cheering of all colors — represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues of yellow promote feelings of harmony and well-being.

"your smile" solo and duet for lever or pedal (Available as a PDF download only)
"Playing happy tones of yellow will make you and your listeners smile!"

your smile

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This piece is a clever way to work on your smile while you perform and get your audience smiling. The idea in writing this piece was considering what a person does with their smile. One can keep it or share it. Often times flashing a smile can make a difference. We hope you enjoy playing this upbeat feeling song and don’t forget to smile when you are finished!

There is a substantial amount of lever changes throughout this piece. If it becomes too cumbersome, you could easily omit measures 80-93 and continue playing without altering the integrity of the piece.

Did you know that there are health benefits to smiling? Smiling makes us attractive, changes our mood, relieves stress, boosts your immune system, lowers your blood pressure, releases endorphins, lifts the face and makes you look younger, makes you seem successful and helps you stay positive. Smiling is contagious.

Pure yellow — the most cheering of all colors — represents creativity and playfulness, while more subtle hues of yellow promote feelings of harmony and well-being.

The musical artists of Watercolor Harps, Tammy Naze of Algoma and Cheryl Murphy of Green Bay, invite you to escape into their impression of the color yellow. Their goal is to create a CD series based on a color palette, painting "watercolored" sounds — audible imagery — to match your mood, or help you create a new one.