"about green" solo and duet for lever or pedal (Available as a PDF download only)
"Playing refreshing tones of green creates a peaceful space."

This solo can be played on lever or pedal harp. Harp 1 can be played only on a pedal harp. Harp 2 can be played on a pedal or lever harp. Special note to lever players playing Harp 2: please insert page 4b for lever markings. It was designed to replace page 4 and immediately reconnect with page 5.

In the beginning remember to take a deep cleansing breath and RELAX. This piece should be played with a calm and earthy feeling; a feeling of closeness to the earth and creation. It is a subtle combination of humankind and nature. Springtime beckons. REFRESH your soul and feel REJUVENATED.

Don’t forget to take the time to enjoy what you are playing! Listen closely and connect with the sounds, your technique and, of course, your audience whether it be in a concert hall, outdoors or at home playing for your family or pet.

Tones of green are linked to our senses. They balance warmth and coolness, provide natural comfort and restore peace.

Playing songs from the Watercolor Harps “about green” collection can create a peaceful space. Warning — this music can make you sleepy! Play it for that restful effect.

"rejuvenation" duet for lever or pedal (Available as a booklet only)
"Playing peaceful tones of green welcomes a sense of renewal."

Tones of green are linked to our senses. They balance warmth and coolness, provide natural comfort and restore peace.

This short piece can be played on a pedal or lever harp and was written to simulate a gentle spring rainfall. Imagine the fresh smell of spring rain as it quenches the thirsty earth.

Phrasing marks help represent the balance between rain falling down on the earth (descending scale motions) and the new greens sprouting and reaching up (ascending phrases.)

Utilizing the suggested fingerings will help the player achieve the best sound quality and rhythmic flow.

"grasswinds" duet for pedal or lever (Available as a booklet only)
"Playing fresh tones of green can sweep your cares away."

Imagine walking barefoot over the cool grass while overlooking the landscape; see the wind blowing through the tall plush grass like invisible, fluid waves. It's like a dance between the elements of nature.

Both parts can be played on pedal or lever harps. The nature of this piece contains many recurrent patterns and as a result players have to keep actively counting. Both players must connect with the harmonic balance. This piece is designed for two harps to play as one sound; sometimes in harmony and sometimes as a friendly exchange, but always making one cohesive sound like the hum of the wind.

The harp is mesmerizing in a variety of ways. The wind vibrates. The harp vibrates. When the wind blows through the harp the strings vibrate. This piece captures the sound of the wind in the grass. Picture the wind blowing through the grass and feel the hum of the wind through the harp. Feel the effect of wind on the soul; standing on a bluff, the atmosphere swirling, a change occurring in nature, the physiological change of the season.