"The Bard of Armagh" for Harp

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The Bard of Armagh is an Irish ballad. It is often attributed to Patrick Donnelly. He was made Bishop of Dromore in 1697, the same year as the enactment of the Bishops Banishment Act. Donnelly is believed to have taken the name of the travelling harper Phelim Brady.

The song itself, like many heroic, rebel outlaw ballads, dates from the mid 19th century, when it was printed as a broadside ballad in Dublin.

Although originally written for traditional folk instruments, I created this arrangement for Concert (Pedal) Harp and it is best played using the "GeneralUser GS.sf2" Soundfont by S. Christian Collins Software (http://www.schristiancollins.com/generaluser.php).

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Mike Magatagan's picture

Please click on the "VideoScore" link to the right to hear an accurate sound representation of the piece. MuseScore currently does not replicate the Orchestral (Concert) Harp soundfont correctly on the online site.

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2012
Pages 2
Duration 3:12
Measures 64
Key signature 3 flats
Parts 1
Part names
  • Orchestral Harp
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