Valentine’s Day 2026 – Love, Music… and the Harp 💝
Valentine’s Day: from its origins to today
Valentine’s Day has its roots in Antiquity and the Middle Ages, associated with Saint Valentine, a Christian priest who became a symbol of love and secret unions. Over the centuries, this celebration has turned into an unmissable date for lovers… sometimes accompanied by a certain pressure, especially for gentlemen expected to find the perfect gift.
And yet, there is no need for grand gestures. A few sweet treats, some macarons, a nice meal at a restaurant, or even a simple evening at home can be more than enough. Most importantly, let us not forget something essential: we can also celebrate ourselves. Creating your own Valentine’s Day, learning to love yourself and take care of yourself, might be the most beautiful declaration of all ✨
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we can also celebrate ourselves. Creating your own Valentine’s Day, learning to love yourself and take care of yourself, might be the most beautiful declaration of all ✨
And where does the harp fit into all this? 🎵
The harp naturally lends itself to themes of love, tenderness, nostalgia, longing and passion. Valentine’s Day is therefore a wonderful opportunity to explore or rediscover pieces inspired by these emotions.
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The waltz: the lovers’ dance
With its gentle, flowing movement, the waltz is undoubtedly one of the dances most closely associated with love. Here are some titles that can be found in the “Waltz” section of the collection.
🎼 Accordion Waltz
Let me introduce you to this piece called Accordion Waltz. For once, I don’t have a specific source to share about the origin of this melody. However, having had a husband who played the diatonic accordion, this tune immediately spoke to me.
Its lovely waltz rhythm completely won me over, and I find that it translates beautifully to the Celtic harp — an instrument that works wonderfully with this style.
Let me introduce you to this piece called "Accordion Waltz". For once, I don’t have a specific source to share about this melody.
However, having a husband who played the diatonic accordion, this piece immediately spoke to me.
Its lovely waltz rhythm won me over, and I find it translates beautifully to the Celtic harpa style that always works wonderfully with this instrument!
Adapt for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of F - 34 Strings Harp Friendly - Early intermediate
All Versions - no lever changes.
Length: 5 pages
🎼 En avant blonde
En avant blonde is a traditional Acadian and folk waltz, often played at folk dances in France and Louisiana. It has been performed since the 1970s by groups such as Toussaint et Cousins, in collaboration with Marc Perrone and Perlinpinpin Fòlc.
The piece became a folk standard during that decade, notably popularized by Marc Perrone through recordings such as Gabriel Valse.
"En avant blonde" is a traditional Acadian/folk waltz, often played at folk dances in France and Louisiana. It has been performed since the 1970s by groups such as Toussaint et Cousins, in collaboration with Marc Perrone and Perlinpinpin Fòlc.The piece became a folk standard during the 1970s, notably popularized by Marc Perrone through recordings such as Gabriel Valse.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Tik Tok Version
Bonus Version with Arpegio
3 others versions - Left hand evolution
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of C - 27/34 Strings Harp & Beginner to Early Intermediate Friendly
All Versions - No lever changes. Length: 2/3 pages
🎼 Astrid Waltz
This is a Swedish waltz originally taken from the repertoire of the group Norrlåtar (from Norrbotten), recorded on their 1978 album Urminnes Hävd.
The tune can also be found under various names: Astridin Vals, Astrid Waltz, Valse Astrid or Astreidin.
This is a Swedish waltz, originally from the repertoire of the group Norrlåtar (from Norrbotten), who recorded it on their 1978 album "Urminnes Hävd". I have also seen the tune referred to as "Astridin Vals", "Astrid Waltz", "Valse Astrid" and "Astreidin".
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of C - 34 Strings Harp Friendly - Intermediate
All Versions - no lever changes.
Length: 6 pages
🎼 Inisheer Waltz
This piece is a composition by the Irish musician Thomas Walsh. It is generally considered to be a waltz, although some musicians describe it as more of a slow air because of its free and contemplative character.
Inisheer Waltz
his piece is a composition by the Irish musician Thomas Walsh and is considered to be a waltz, although some say it's more of a slow Air.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of G - 34 Strings Harp & Intermediate Friendly
All Versions - No lever changes. Length: 3 pages
🎼 Leaving Lismore
This tune is indeed called Leaving Lismore. Lismore (Lios Mòr in Gaelic) is an island of the Inner Hebrides, located in Loch Linnhe, in Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland. The melody evokes departure, nostalgia and deep attachment to a place.
This tune is indeed called “Leaving Lismore” - Lismore (Lios Mòr in Gaelic) being an island of the Inner Hebrides in Loch Linnhe, in Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of D - 34 Strings Harp & Early Intermediate Friendly
all Versions - No lever changes. Length: 3 pages
🎼 Valvotun Yon Valssi
Valvotun Yon Valssi is a very beautiful traditional Finnish waltz, arranged by Arto Järvelä. A delicate and charming melody, perfectly suited to the harp.
This piece - valvotun Yon Valssi by Arto Järvelä - is a very pretty traditional Finnish waltz. It was arranged by Arto Järvelä.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of D - 34 Strings Harp Friendly - Intermediate
All Versions - no lever changes.
Length: 3 pages
My own compositions ❤️
Yes… I have also composed music inspired by love.
🎶 Éternelle
Éternelle is one of my very first compositions, born in 2009, at a time when music came to me as naturally as breathing. I remember that day very clearly: I had been singing a melody all day long, carried by a light and joyful inspiration. But the next morning…
it was gone. I couldn’t recall a single note. It had vanished, and I was heartbroken. Then, as if by magic, the melody came back to me in a dream that very night. It did not want to disappear. It wanted to live…
Éternelle is one of my very first compositions, born in 2009, at a time when music came to me like a natural breath. I remember that day so clearly: I had been singing a melody all day long, carried by a light and joyful inspiration. But the next morning… it was gone. I couldn't recall a single note. It had vanished — and I was heartbroken. Then, as if by magic, the melody came back to me in a dream, that very night. It didn’t want to disappear. It wanted to live…
Composition for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of C - 34 Strings Harp Friendly - intermediate
All Versions - No levers move
Length: 5 pages
🎶 Eternal Love
I am happy to share Eternal Love with you, a new piece that continues the story of one of my earliest compositions: Éternelle. This is a deeply personal piece, originally written to celebrate my marriage to my husband. It carries the emotion of that unique day, as well as the joy of celebrating our love year after year — like a precious flame that continues to glow through time.
Later, this piece took on a new dimension when I offered it as a wedding gift to a dear friend, Godo, a talented illustrator. Godo is also the artist who created the beautiful artwork for my album Gwuid the Harpist – Return to Celtia, a project that brought us together through a strong artistic bond.
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I’ m happy to share with you Eternal Love, a new piece that continues the story of one of my very first compositions: Éternelle. Éternelle is a deeply personal piece, originally written to celebrate my marriage to my husband. It carries the emotion of that unique and meaningful day, as well as the joy of celebrating our love year after year, like a precious flame that keeps glowing through time.
Later, this piece took on a new dimension when I offered it to a dear friend, Godo, a talented illustrator, as a gift for his wedding. Godo is the artist who created the beautiful artwork for my album Gwuid the Harpist, Return to Celtia – a creative project that brought us together in a strong artistic connection.
Composition for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of C - 34 Strings Harp Friendly - intermediate
All Versions - No levers move
Length: 5 pages
Cinema and video games: love in music 🎬🎮
Some of the most beautiful love themes can also be found in film and video game music.
🎥 Evenstar
Composed by Howard Shore for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), Evenstar is one of the most moving musical themes of the trilogy.
It accompanies the love story between Arwen and Aragorn, and more specifically Arwen’s heartbreaking decision to give up her Elven immortality in order to remain with the man she loves.
Composed by Howard Shore for The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), Evenstar is one of the trilogy’s most moving musical themes. It accompanies the love story between Arwen and Aragorn, and more specifically, Arwen’ s heartbreaking decision to give up her Elven immortality in order to stay with the man she loves.
Adapt for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of D - 34 Strings Harp Friendly - Intermediate
All Versions - no lever changes.
Length: 2 pages
🎥 My Heart Will Go On
Also known as Le Portrait, My Heart Will Go On is the theme song from the 1997 film Titanic. Sung by Céline Dion, composed by James Horner with lyrics by Will Jennings, it quickly became a worldwide hit.
It is one of the most-played songs in radio and television history, with over 18 million copies sold, and it earned an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and four Grammy Awards.
My Heart Will Go On (also known as Le Portrait) is the theme song from the 1997 film Titanic. The song, sung by Céline Dion, was composed by James Horner and the lyrics written by Will Jennings. First released in 1997 on Céline Dion's album Let's Talk About Love, the song quickly became a huge hit. My Heart Will Go On is one of the most-played songs of all time on radio and TV, and one of the best-selling singles in the history of the record industry, with 18 million copies sold. It won the singer an Oscar, a Golden Globe and four Grammy Awards.
Adapt for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains
3 Versions ( 2 for 27 Strings Harp ) + 34 String Harp
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of E - 27 & 34 Strings Harp Friendly - Beginner to Early Intermediate
All Versions - no lever changes.
Length: 3/3/3 pages
🎮 Priscilla’s Song / Wolven Storm – The Witcher 3
The lyrics describe the romance between Geralt of Rivia and Yennefer of Vengerberg. Geralt is the main character of The Witcher series, and Yennefer is his great love.
Priscilla, a romantic poet known by her stage name Callonetta, performs this deeply emotional song.
The lyrics describe Geralt and Yennefer's romance with each other. Geralt of Rivia is the main character in The Witcher series, and Yennefer of Vengerberg is his lover.
Priscilla was a romantic poet, known by the stage name of "Callonetta".
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
2 versions 27 Strings Harp & 34 Strings Harp - with 1 lever Mvt
Key of F - 34 Strings Harp & Intermediate Friendly - With 1 Lever Move
Key of G - 27 Strings Harp & Early Intermediate Friendly - No lever move
Length: 3 pages each version
Impossible and tragic loves 💔
Traditional and folk repertoires are full of melodies that evoke impossible, lost or tragic love — a universal and timeless theme.
🎻 A Fig for a Kiss
A promising title indeed. A Fig for a Kiss is an Irish slip jig, known under many different names, including Fig For A Kiss, Figs For A Kiss, Gáire Na mBán, Humors Of Bottle Hill, Milk The Churn, Ní Maith Liom Pog, and many others.
This tune is part of irish Slip Jig,
Also known as Fig For A Kiss, Figs For A Kiss, Gáire Na mBán, Glugar An Mheadair, Humors Of Bottle Hill, Milk The Churn, Ní Maith Liom Pog, The Old Dutch Churn, Rinnce Is Ceól, The Splashing Of The Churn, Two In A Gig.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of G - 34 Strings Harp & Early Intermediate Friendly
All Versions - No lever changes. Length: 4 pages
🎻 Isabeau s’y promène
A traditional French song whose origins date back to the Middle Ages or the Renaissance.
It belongs to the repertoire of narrative songs transmitted orally and has evolved through many regional variations.
“Isabeau s’y promène” is a traditional French song whose origins date back to the Middle Ages or the Renaissance. It belongs to the repertoire of narrative songs, often passed down orally from generation to generation, and has evolved through numerous regional variations over time.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of G - 34 Strings Harp & Early Intermediate Friendly
All Versions - NO lever changes - Length: 6 pages
🎻 Jag Minnes Dig
Meaning “I remember you” in Swedish, this traditional song is often performed in a melancholic, gentle and introspective style.
It is sometimes attributed to Carl Michael Bellman (1740–1795), although this attribution is not entirely certain. It belongs to the Nordic tradition of nostalgic love songs.
"Jag Minnes Dig" means "I remember you" in Swedish. It is a traditional Swedish song, often performed in a very melancholic, gentle, and introspective style.
This piece is sometimes attributed to Carl Michael Bellman (1740–1795), the famous Swedish poet and composer, although it is not certain that he is the original author. It belongs to the tradition of nostalgic Nordic love songs, often featuring lyrics that evoke memory, absence, and faded beauty.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of G - 34 Strings Harp Friendly - Intermediate
All Versions - no lever changes.
Length: 3 pages
🎻 La Blanche Biche
n old French traditional ballad of medieval origin, telling the tragic story of a young woman cursed to transform each night into a white doe.
In Ridley Scott’s film The Last Duel, the song is sung around a fire by one of the characters. It resonates powerfully with the fate of Marguerite de Carrouges, the film’s heroine.
La Blanche Biche ( The White Doe) is an old French traditional ballad of medieval origin, telling the tragic tale of a young woman cursed to transform each night into a white doe. At once a marvellous tale, a popular legend, and a song both gentle and poignant, it has travelled through the centuries, preserved by the oral tradition.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
In Ridley Scott’s film The Last Duel, a scene features the old medieval song La Blanche Biche, sung around a fire by one of the characters. This traditional song from the Middle Ages tells the story of a woman named Marguerite, a central figure in the ballad’s narrative. It resonates powerfully within the film, as the main heroine of The Last Duel is also called Marguerite de Carrouges, whose tragic and courageous fate lies at the heart of the story.
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Key of Bm - 34 Strings Harp & Intermediate Friendly
All Versions - with no lever move - Length: 3 pages
🎻 Scarborough Fair
A traditional English ballad listing a series of impossible tasks set for a former lover. The Scarborough / Whittingham Fair variant is especially well known in Yorkshire and Northumbria, often sung in Dorian mode.
"Scarborough Fair" is a traditional English ballad. The song lists a number of impossible tasks given to a former lover who lives in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The "Scarborough/Whittingham Fair" variant was most common in Yorkshire and Northumbria, where it was sung to various melodies, often using Dorian mode, with refrains resembling "parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme" and "Then she'll be a true love of mine."
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of G - 34 Strings Harp & Beginner Friendly
All Versions - No lever changes. Length: 3 pages
🎻 The Lady and the Grenadier
A traditional ballad from the British Isles, particularly well known in Scotland and Ireland.
It tells the story of a young woman seduced and then abandoned by a grenadier returning to war, filled with melancholy and regret.
The Lady and the Grenadier is a traditional ballad from the British Isles particularly well known in Scotland and Ireland. This song tells the story of a young woman seduced by a grenadier who, after a night of love,abandons her to return to war. Filled with melancholy and regret, it illustrates the recurring themes of betrayed love and forced departure, which are so common in folk repertoire.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Tik Tok Version
3 others versions - Left hand evolution
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of C - 27 Strings Harp & Beginner to Early Intermediate Friendly
All Versions - No lever changes. Length: 2/3 pages
🎻 The Skye Boat Song
A late 19th-century Scottish song adapted from a Gaelic melody composed in 1782 by William Ross.
It was famously reworked by Bear McCreary for the opening theme of the TV series Outlander.
"The Skye Boat Song" is a late 19th-century Scottish song adaptation of a Gaelic song composed 1782 by William Ross, entitled Cuachag nan Craobh ("Cuckoo of the Tree"). Bear McCreary adapted the song as the opening titles of the 2014 TV series Outlander, sung by Raya Yarbrough, changing the text of Robert Louis Stevenson' s poem "Sing Me a Song of a Lad That Is Gone" (1892) to "Lass" to fit the story.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Original version without fingerings help
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of D - 34 Strings Harp & Intermediate Friendly
all Versions - No lever changes. Length: 3/4 pages
🎻 Trop penser me font amours
A love song from the medieval French tradition, probably dating from the 15th century, expressing the inner turmoil of the lover’s heart.
"Trop penser me font amours" is a love song from the medieval French tradition, probably dating from the 15th century. It was collected in La chanson française du XVe au XXe siècle (published in 1910), where it appears on page 38.
Arranged for Lever Harp by Eve McTelenn
The PDF contains :
Background of the Piece
Eve Mctelenn’s Help Version with fingering suggestions.
Key of C - 27 Strings Harp Friendly - Beginner
All Versions - no lever changes.
Length: 3 pages
Conclusion 💘
In the sheet music collection, you will find countless pieces that speak of love:
eternal love, impossible love, dramatic love, passionate love… love that suffers, perhaps, but never truly dies.
In the end, Valentine’s Day may simply be a beautiful excuse to make the strings vibrate, to let yourself be moved, and to remember that music — like love — can be shared… or quietly cherished on your own 🎶✨
Eve McTelenn
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