Haiku for the Harp
Beschrijving
“Haiku is Japanese poetry that points to small moments in nature which were meaningful to the poet. Each poem contains seventeen (5-7-5) fixed syllables and a reference to the seasons of the year.
In this collection, twelve Haiku have been used as settings for the short studies and pieces. The music is designed to provide training in some of the techniques commonly used by 20th century composers such as complex rhythms, changing meters, extra-digital techniques, the use of accessories, and improvisation. It is hoped that the comfortable acquaintance with these skills will encourage young harpists to perform new music and to enjoy it.
Because of the very few pedal changes, most of the pieces are adaptable to the Troubadour [lever] harp…
A glossary of symbols used and how they are to be executed appears in the back of the book. Instructions also appear in each piece for quick and specific reference.”
— S. McDonald & L. Wood
Songlist
- A stray cat Asleep on the roof In the spring rain
- A flash of lightning! The sound of dew Dripping down the bamboo
- Sacred music at night; Into the bonfires Flutter the tinted leaves
- Being chased, The firefly Hides in the moon
- Sweeping the garden, The snow is forgotten By the broom
- Striking the fly, I hit also A flowering plant
- The sparrows Are playing hide and seek Among the tea flowers
- The old pond; A frog jumps in, The sound of water
- After the moon-viewing, My shadow walking home Along with me
- Even among insects, in this world, Some are good at singing, Some bad
- Dance from one blade of grass To another, Pearls of dew
- Distant lights; There they live This autumn night