ROSE / version 1 / Beginnings - for solo lever and pedal harp
ROSE / version 1 / Beginnings - for solo lever and pedal harp
This pdf download bundle includes my original cover art, composition notes, sheet music for ROSE (version 1 - Beginnings), plus a page of blank staff paper. View a sample of the music by clicking on the cover art and scrolling right.
ROSE was born when, decades ago, I was asked to provide harp music for a wedding I knew would be personally and emotionally challenging to play. This piece was constructed so it could be completely improvised - it follows the chord progression of Canon in D, but then unfolds into a three-chord motif that can be repeated as long as needed to shorten or lengthen the song.
Version 1, Beginnings employs simple arpeggios and chord shapes, has a slower waltz-like flavor, repeats once, is in the key of D major in 3/4 time, and is two pages. There are no lever or pedal changes.
Listen to ROSE - Version 1, Beginnings here on SoundCloud
Watch a nature-based video and listen on YouTube here
Purchase the track here for $1 on Bandcamp
{Version 2, Blooms is here}
Enjoy!