Celtic Harp: Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór

Breaking news! I have finally completed the sheet music arrangements for "Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór", "Tabhair Dom Do Lámh" and "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind", and they are available for purchase at harpmolly.com/sheet-music. Check them out!
My favorite O'Carolan tune (and everyone else's it seems!), played on my gorgeous Dusty Strings harp. It's my own fairly improvisational arrangement, so be forgiving...
This song is featured on my CD, "Maid on the Shore". The CD is available at CD Baby:
‪www.cdbaby.com/cd/mollybauckham‬

[@CelticVoice]

I not only loved your harp playing, but loved the wonderful serenity on your face while playing your fairy music. You must belong to the Sidhe....

[@sklrjkt]

Really great sound! It makes me happy to see people enjoying their playing!

[@PickleBread355]

So pleased that I checked Twitter this morning and found your page

[@MoonyWoozy]

J'adore votre façon de jouer, votre douceur, votre sensibilité... Comme j'aimerais en entendre plus !

[@beoracha]

Thanks for taking the time to share you playing. I'll be back. :)

[@mollificent]

Yup...it's quite the versatile little tune! Thanks for coming back :)

[@dlh975]

Holy moly (or should I say Holly Molly) are your eyes closed throughout most of this?? Absolutely beautiful. Welcome to the community or KZbin Harpists!!! I'll look forward to your future postings.

[@NiallOT]

Purrr.. Definitely a favourite tune, and wonderful arrangement. Tempo is your own, but never gets into hesitations. A joy to listen. (And watch!)

[@faeryharper]

I can't believe it is not a print. It is amazing.

[@shahname]

Thank you. Thank you. You played so sweetly...well, smoke must have gotten in my eyes they just started watering so. I wish all and only good things come to you.

[@mickmc6833]

brilliant my favourite tune of all time great to hear it on the harp

[@FreeSilio]

I got a freat admiration for people playing such kind of beautiful music. This lady is two times a beautiful person.

[@buergidunitz]

Would bring tears to a glass eye! thanks!

[@pranhu]

it made me awed.. guess what! .. i just brought a dusty harp ravenna 34. thank you alot . i love it so much. i play it almost every day.

[@aineterra]

so delicate and elegant! thanks for the sweet sound..... Ana from São Paulo, Brazil.

[@paullyle3461]

Great job Molly thanks for sharing that song with me, Seasons Greetings Happy Harping.🎶🌈😎

[@DragoonNoR]

After watching this beautiful video I am planning on having a harpist play this at my upcoming wedding. :)

[@Gangly1]

Beautiful. I just tried this on guitar. It is humbling to see it played so beautifully. Thanks for this. Paul

[@deadhead1065]

you brought me joy and desire in those 2 minutes Thank You

[@ShasCho]

Just lovely. I could listen to you all day long.

[@keefchap]

Lovely rendition of a beautiful melody. I love the little syncopations.

[@saved2play]

Absolutely fantastic improvisation. Love this tune, and I love the way you play it.

[@MarkHarmer]

I saw this a few years ago and it's lovely to come across it again. I love your arrangement, particularly the syncopated bit in the falling parts of the melody from time to time. Just wonderful - really simple sounding but very thoughtfully arranged!

[@esthercochrane5712]

Truly beautiful! I love this tune and it sounds heavenly on the harp! Thanks for sharing, I hope you’re still playing it- keep it up 😉 x

[@dancewiththedeath]

so beautiful.. so glad.. so charming... i'm in tears, wonderful!

[@beoracha]

I had to come back for another listen. I play this tune on my whistle a lot. It seems to have an infinite number of variations. Maybe that's why it is popular. It's fairly simple but the finer details can be quite interesting. Like a canvas to paint your vision on. Once again, very nice!

[@GhostontheMoor]

How lovely! That is just gorgeous. Thank you.

[@Kaa2332]

would make any grown man cry. that was amazing!!

[@paledeerwoman]

This is such a beautiful and heartfelt version of this song. I love how obviously engrossed you are in playing it; it makes it that much more enjoyable to watch.

[@musicbrent]

What musicality! Thank you for sharing your talent with us - I love this tune, enjoy your rendition, and most of all, your warm smile at the end. I visit this video often just to hear you!

[@rivenbard]

What an awesome rendering of this piece. You clearly felt the magic as you played it - and that makes it even more enjoyable to your audience.

[@LughLongArm]

this is the most beautiful creation I have ever heard... you took tears from my eyes... thank you...

[@dmitrysofronov8624]

What a lovely arrangement!

[@RachellAspiration]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit, your peaceful smile and heart-felt touch is healing and inspiring.

[@KesslerWatsonMusic]

O'Carolan must have had quite a wonderful life to come up with tunes such as these. Must have seen much beauty. You play this magnificently and so peacefully.

[@crkonehd]

what at timeless instrument, and what a timeless tune as well... very well done, thank you

[@TommasoCorvaja]

With this tune I first met the magic of O' Carolan's music! It's always wonderful to hear it! Thanks and congrats for your playing! :-)

[@mollificent]

Thank you! Actually, this month marks the tenth anniversary of my getting my first harp (it was a college graduation present). So, I've been playing about ten years!

[@stephen451]

Gorgeous interpretation! Thanks for sharing!

[@susansharpsongs]

Just gorgeous!

[@clairecha]

Very beautiful!!! thank you for your music

[@HappyHarpGirl]

This video made me pick up the harp almost 5 years ago! One of the best decisions of my life. :D Thank you, Molly!!

[@mollificent]

+HappyHarpGirl That is just so wonderful to hear. Wow. Thank YOU! :)

[@HappyHarpGirl]

+Molly Bauckham :)))

[@mattd3826]

Thank you both so much for sharing your talents with the world!

[@Ejaezy]

Beautiful finish, i watch this video tons of times especially for that. Good job =).

[@MacDragard]

I have this song on my Celtic Twilight CD and I love it. You do a really good job playing it :)

[@Roco101]

Beautiful! Lovely rolling chords and beautiful hand position!

[@mollificent]

Oh, certainly! There are many books that have this tune in them (spelled all kinds of interesting ways). It's a wonderful tune to play...I highly recommend it!

[@Cathain78]

One of my favourite tunes as well

[@keituji]

Very beautiful playing!! I like this music and your playing. Best wishes, Kazumi

[@mollificent]

Wow, thanks! That's always a nice thing to hear.

[@harfesusanneglobisch9791]

Thanks a lot for uploading! Your video must have been one of the first decent recordings of this tune on KZbin.... I just worked out my own version, and was happy for any input!

[@skytide101]

I can tell your really passionate about playing the harp. I like to say that anything less, 'stains' both the Harps already dying heritage and its delicate sound. Its nice to see that there are people like you who 'become one' with this unique and beautiful instrument. It was a beautiful piece of music that was very well played. Bravo

[@robertbrenn]

very touching, truly beautiful

[@milune11]

nice interpretation very well played with grace and beauty thank you

[@debbyplayer]

Brava!! Greetings from a beginner harpist from Italy, who owns a little Dusty strings, too!

[@aeolaus]

Beautiful arrangement!

[@Bhope07]

This is the heart of harp music right here, the sound, the feel, the quietness and peacefulness of the strings. I very much love your music. There is such a calm beautiful feel about your sound. Thank you Molly, and thank you for helping me with the harp string :) Barbara

[@mollificent]

Thank you so much, Barbara! I enjoyed talking with you today. ❤️

[@dlpguitar]

Beautiful, Molly! 👍

[@Cathain78]

How can anyone not love this tune? Clann Conchobhar Magh Ithe Abú!

[@caraphyllis]

Very fine playing, excellent arrangement.

[@mollificent]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@mollificent]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@veritas89g]

@mollificent I just bought a used FH32 and I love it! Thanks for the great videos mollificent- they're a great reference tool for beginning Celtic harpers like myself :)

[@o0dominic0o]

Wow, this is beautiful ...

[@tinglesrosyrupeeland]

This is gorgeous, you play so skillfully! Excellent! (o:

[@faeryharper]

That was super. You have the same Waterhouse Shallott as me too. Good taste!!!

[@HarperDearMilo]

That was fantastic!

[@mollificent]

That's a great left-handed compliment, thanks! I appreciate it, since it's a real accomplishment to impress someone who's hard to please.

[@theresa5547]

wow that was amazing. you are playing like an angle

[@mollificent]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@adalbertomenezes3907]

Que musica mais linda! Está de parabéns! Emocionante!

[@Silmaril11]

Why should I be forgiving??? Shall I forgive you for playing so good??? ;-) I must learn to play this tune, too!!!

[@marikadanas6977]

So beautiful✨✨✨✨Thank you✨✨✨

[@mollificent]

@DragoonNoR Excellent! And congratulations!

[@finnmccool684]

You are amazing.

[@kenneth3617160]

this is beautiful

[@mollificent]

Thanks! Really glad you liked it!

[@mollificent]

Thanks so much! My harp is an FH32, which is now being replaced by the FH34 (pretty much the same harp, but with two more strings in the bass). There are still a few 32s floating around out there, though...you might try contacting Dusty Strings for more info. :)

[@Donegaldan]

Magical. Thank you

[@mollificent]

Thank you so much, Brenda! I've been thinking about doing a CD for AGES. Not sure what's holding me back, other than the investment. :) And yes, I do pretty well on the floor, mostly because I enjoy myself so darn much (and it's contagious!)

[@mollificent]

Thanks! Listening to it on guitar was what inspired my arrangement. :)

[@MoonyWoozy]

(My English is not so good too, but I can try if you want ! ^^ Thank you to have done this effort, and relax, there is no mistake ! ^_~) You're welcome ! I would be so thankful if you add more videos ! Sincerely, I adore what you do ! *____*

[@MacDragard]

Most of the CDs I have are generic and have mixed artists, but off the top of my head, some of the bands/singers I like are Dervish, Lunasa, Altan, Danu, Clannad, Loreena McKennitt, Cecile Corbel, and The Chieftains. I also really like Kim Robinson playing the harp.

[@victorialeeable]

Beauty is as beauty does................

[@sextusloverlord]

Awesome, very elegant. 5/5.

[@NuestraCocinasp]

beautiful!!

[@mollificent]

Grazie! I seem to be meeting a lot of harpists from Italy lately. :)

[@mollificent]

Mmmm...nice image, and thank you!

[@Kontrapeter007]

Very good, thanks and planxty Molly.

[@rybakostis]

Beautiful

[@highlandlaura]

Hi! I like the syncopation! Nice harmonies.

[@mollificent]

Thanks! This is what happens when you learn a tune from someone who listens to a lot of Pierre Bensusan. ;)

[@mollificent]

Thank you...that's lovely. I'm glad you feel the way I do about the tradition, and I take your words to heart! That goes for everyone else's wonderful comments, too...I can't thank you all enough!

[@mollificent]

Mark, Your kind words are very much appreciated! It is my own arrangement--I learned the tune from a fingerstyle guitar player (my great friend Davy) and I love how oddly syncopated he plays it, so I stole it. *grin* The harp is my beloved Dusty Strings FH32 in maple/koa. ;)

[@patxivillen5636]

beautifull!!!!

[@mollificent]

Well, you can find "Si Bheg Si Mhor" lots of places, but I've never written my own arrangement out anywhere (as I learned/developed it by ear).

[@mollificent]

oh my goodness...thank you!

[@mollificent]

Thank you! I'll definitely get to "Douce Dame" soon, though that involves tuning my dulcimer *grin*. Might not happen until after Folklife... Thanks again!

[@SUNNETCTS]

i also added my favorite list ... soft & smooth sound ..

[@mollificent]

No problem! My harp has 32 strings, which is a nice range (though many people prefer a low C, which mine doesn't have). Regarding your second question, you can probably play a full melody on either of those harps, but on the smaller harp you won't be able to play as full an arrangement (depending on how wide a range the tune has) with both hands. But the 22 sure is portable! :D

[@mollificent]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@gnosco]

fabolous hands's movement complimenti!