“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” #Music

Download “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Double Strung Harp Mp3

This hymn was written by Dorothy Ann Thrup in the 1800’s. The music was later composed by William B. Bradbury. “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead us” is still a popular hymn in many Christian churches today.

I hope you enjoy this double strung harp arrangement! First, I play the hymn as I would on a “normal” harp, or lyre, having one row of strings. Then, I play with both hands in the same octave. They don’t interfere with each other, because each hand has an entirely separate, parallel row of strings all to itself. Fascinating, isn’t it?

“The Ash Grove” Revisited #Music

Download “The Ash Grove” Double Strung Harp Mp3

Last year I played this traditional Welsh tune on lyre. You can listen to it
here
and compare it to this version, played on double strung harp. The beauty of this harp is that each hand has access to its entire range, and the hands never run into each other’s playing area. This allows echoing and other effects not possible on a single strung (i.e. regular or normal) harp.

I hope you enjoy this lovely piece!