O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
$5.00
| PDF or LHS | Downloadable |
|---|---|
| Harp Type, PDF or LHS | |
| Other | Holiday, Religious/Spiritual |
| Difficulty Level | Intermediate |
| Harp Type | Lever Harp, Pedal Harp |
| Accompaniment | Solos |
The original tune, Veni Emmanuel, has survived as a Catholic canticle for centuries (lots of ‘em – back to the 15th century). Well, that’s long enough! Frank has created a fresh, jazzy, rhythmically syncopated harmony with the familiar melody. Although it maintains the modal “feel” of the original tune, it creates a euphoric mood and welcomes Christ’s birth into the 21st century. The second verse imitates a mysterious, rushing wind. It is in the familiar key of E minor with minimal fingering and only one lever or pedal change.
