Guy in his pajamas playing lever harp: "Moorish Garden"

Title says it all, it's me, btw, this time on my lever harp.
This is an incredibly cheezy piece, but I love it, it's kinda like a Rita Hayworth movie. It's by a woman named Nancy Gustavson. Visit my website for more music: www.johnmannoharp.com

Category:

Music

Tags:

• classical
• harp
• lever
• celtic
• folk

[TwigsVideos]

Any tips for playing this song? What key is it in?

[johnmannno]

@TwigsVideos

Hmm...the only tip I'd give anyone is make sure the glissandos are in the time and rhythm indicated. It's really not in a "key" per se, it's kind of in a weird, harmonic minor sort of mode.

[oldwaysmusic]

OMG What kind of harp is that? It's got a great sound?

[johnmannno]

@oldwaysmusic

Hello! Thanks for your comment. The harp is a Dave Kortier "Professional" model, 40 strings.

[teaguen8879]

can you please please please give my the music please i love this its so lovely (i play a salve pedal harp 46 strings)

[johnmannno]

This is in a collection called "The Magic Road" by Nancy Gustavson. You can find it online at Lyon and Healy's website.

[Twinkikklebunny]

This piece brings me into the Egyptian world, watching all the peasants build the pyramids as the sun sets into dusk! Wow!

[marjie44]

Hey, I played that song on my pedal harp in a talent show and won. Great song, good job playing it!

[johnmannno]

Thanks :) I see the same things!

[Zone6Bill]

Nice piece. And I can see Rita Haworth. Or Yvonne de Carlo, Rhonda Fleming or Arlene Dahl in some 1950's Arabian flick with cheap sets and hammy acting. But hey, they're all fun. Great job!