A lever harp arrangement of Merry Go Round of Life by Joe Hisaishi from Howl’s Moving Castle. It can be tricky to play on the harp but it’s definitely very beautiful! In the sheet music video (34-string version), the tempo is set at 100bpm but I have found it to be more comfortable to play at around 70bpm (see video below). It is definitely slower than the original to give enough time for the many lever changes. But the tempo can of course be adjusted according to skill level.

Suitable for advanced intermediate level players (lever harp tuned in Eb major) and sheet music has lever change markings indicated. I’ve not tested the arrangement on a pedal harp so I’m not sure if it is suitable.

A 26-string lever harp version is also available! All the details & videos can be found below.

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**Note: The 34-string score was revised on 14 April 2021 based on feedback (thank you!). If you purchased it before that, I’d be happy to send you an updated copy with proof of purchase. Just email me at info@harpwithme.com

The revisions made are as follows:
1) Measure 4 (RH) – Enat down to Eb at the second quaver
2) Measure 4 (RH) – Eb down to D at the minim
3) Measure 14 – Enat6 lever can be set from the beginning of the piece
4) Measure 79 (RH) – A down to G
5) Measure 82 (LH) – Eb down to D
6) Measure 96 (LH) – Eb down to C
7) Measure 97 (LH) – Eb down to A

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