ℬardic Notes ♪

Welcome to 'Bardic Notes' a collection of songs, stories, poems, performances and other inspirations for bards and similar roleplay characters. Posts are written with Guild Wars 2 in mind but would work well in any setting. I happily welcome any feedback or contributions, so feel free to contact me! ♥

[afaerytalelife]

Within my body, A rain of stars is Falling down To you… — Rain of Stars, by Akino Arai. [Artwork by Iy Tujiki.]

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Kirenza the Dream Artisan (Placeholder video)

As promised, here's Kirenza's Song on the ingame harp. The timing is a little off but getting there. Composition and backing track by Kaendus (https://soundcloud.com/kevin-m-Johnston), flailing at the harp by me.

Notes:

66 (33 3123 22 1)6 356 8 66 (33 3123 22 1)6 356 686 (131 353 313) 686 (131 353 313) 686 (131 353 313) 6865 (131 353 313) 66 (33 3123 22 1)6 356 8 66 (33 3123 22 1)6 356 686 (131 353 313) 686 (131 353 313) 686 (131 353 313) 686 (131 353 313) 66 (33 3) 66 (33 3)

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Zephyrite Song performed by goddammit-oz

♪ The summer sun shone bright once more, warmed wood and cloth of home. We honored those who came before, and journeyed where they roamed. ♪

♪ Alas, alas, we've no more peace, no ally from on high. We'll make our way to brighter day and into clearer skies. ♪

♪ No more to tame the wind and rain, the skies to swallow whole. She flies no more in glinting beam and leaves a hollow hole. ♪

♪ Alas, her magic strewn in sand. Alas, her soul undone. The clouds shed tears upon the land for the loss of our crystal sun. ♪

♪ No more to tame the wind and rain, the skies to swallow whole. She flies no more in glinting beam and leaves a hollow hole. ♪

♪ Alas, alas, how time must pass. Ancient, magical friend. So terrible, so dreadful that so treasured should so end. ♪

♪ No more to tame the wind and rain, the skies to swallow whole. She flies no more in glinting beam and leaves a hollow hole. ♪

♪ Alas, alas, alas, alas... Alas, and so we go... ♪

♪ We fly on high into the sky... And cry, "Alas, alas, alas..." ♪

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It's been far too long tumblr. I took a break from GW2 and none of my Wildstar characters are performers! But I'm back here again!

This is an original piece by the wonderful Kaendus (find out more about his character theme compositions over here) inspired by my sylvari Kirenza. He even gave me the notes so I could work out how to play it on my harp in game (video of that some time in the coming days <3)

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The memorial service in Lion's Arch.

Emyralda performed 2 songs. The first of which was Leaves from the Vine. (unfortunately suppression stepped in and stopped me performing the last verse and a half of my lyrics)

Harp Notes and Lyrics:

Notes: 5543 5543 233221 33321 55543 5543 3321 3321

Lyrics: ♪ Leaves from the vine, Falling so slow ♪ ♪ Like fragile, tiny shells, Drifting on the flow ♪ ♪ Little soldier boy, Come marching home ♪ ♪ Brave soldier boy, Comes marching home ♪ ♪ Leaves on the wind, Watch how they soar ♪ ♪ Like fluttering little birds, Flying to the shore ♪ ♪ Little soldier boy, Marching so far ♪ ♪ Brave soldier boy, Is marching far ♪ ♪ Leaves on the sand, Quivering it seems ♪ ♪ Rustled by a cold breeze, Wanting to be free ♪ ♪ Little soldier boy, Marching to war ♪ ♪ Brave soldier boy, Marches to war ♪ ♪ Leaf on the sea, Tossed by the waves ♪ ♪ So far from mother tree, Just the one remains ♪ ♪ Little soldier boy, My heart's your home ♪ ♪ Brave soldier boy, Come marching home ♪

[treeflove]

Fly me to the moon And let me play among the stars Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars In other words, hold my hand In other words, baby, kiss me.

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Today's find was this by Juu. Chopsticks on two harps <3 The number in brackets are chords on this one.

Lower (lowest octave) - 2 (457)(457) 2 (457)(457) 1 (358)(358) 1 (358)(358) - on repeat Upper (start on middle octave) - (18)(27)(36) (45)(45)(45) (45)(45)(45) (35)(35)(35) (35)(35)(35) (27)(27)(27) (27)(27)(27) (18) (18)(18)(27)(36) (45)(45)(45) (45)(45)(45) (35)(35)(35) (35)(35)(35) (27)(27)(27) (27)(27)(27) (18) (18)(18) 0(13) 2 9(68)(57) (46)(35) (35)(35)(46)(35)(24) (24)(24)(35)(24)(13) (13)(13) 0(13) 2 9(68)(57) (46)(35) (35)(35)(46)(35)(24) (24)(24)(35)(24)(13) (13)(13) 0(45)(45)(45) (45)(45)(45) (35)(35)(35) (35)(35)(35) (27)(27)(27) (27)(27)(27) (18) (18)(18)(27)(36) (45)(45)(45) (45)(45)(45) (35)(35)(35) (35)(35)(35) (27)(27)(27) (27)(27)(27) (18) 35(1358)

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A song for the Little Lovebird that she never got around to singing. Just something a little brighter and happier in the wake of all the Lion's Arch tragedy.

You Make Me Wanna Dance~

♪ You remind me of a boy who once left me destroyed, When he cut me like a saw, with his back and forth and, ♪ ♪ I remind you of someone you loved when you were young, She tossed you like a stone into the ocean. ♪ ♪ We thought we'd never dance again, So scared of second chances, But now, there's something happenin' ♪ ♪ You make me wanna dance, You make me wanna move ♪ ♪ You make me wanna, You make me wanna make a new dance up, You make me wanna make a new dance up ♪ ♪ There's no need to play it cool cause all I want is you, Boy, you gotta let me know if you really want me ♪ ♪ We thought we'd never dance again, So scared of second chances, But now, there's something happenin' ♪ ♪ You make me wanna dance, You make me wanna move ♪ ♪ You make me wanna, You make me wanna make a new dance up, You make me wanna make a new dance up ♪

♪ And you know the moves, Cause it's our dance, And you know the moves ♪

♪ And you know the moves, Cause it's our dance, And you know the moves ♪

♪ You make me wanna dance, You make me wanna move ♪ ♪ You make me wanna, You make me wanna make a new dance up, You make me wanna make a new dance up ♪

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♪ And the walls kept tumbling down, In the city that we love, Grey clouds roll over the hills, Bringing darkness from above ♪

♪ But if you close your eyes, Does it almost feel like, Nothing changed at all? And if you close your eyes, Does it almost feel like, You’ve been here before? ♪

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Playing with chords again! I'm still not to happy with them but practice makes perfect and all that. Here's a classic lullaby with some 2-button presses and then the simplified version for both harp and flute. Notes: Harp (chords) 335 1+3 1+3 1+5 3 3+5 3+8 3+7 3+6 3+6 3+5 2342 2+4  3+5 4+6 24765 78 1+3 1+3 6+8 645 31465 3+5 1+3 1+3 6+8 645 314 3+5 2+4 1+3 Harp (simple) + Flute: 335 335 3587665 2342 234 24765 78 118645 314565 118 645 314321

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Diamonds dance across a darkened sky, Twinkling starlight illuminating silver snowflakes, The clouds roll by gently like great ships, Carrying the mightiest of Spirits, Protectors, teachers and guides. Great Bear stands at the prow, Her footing steadfast and true, While Raven dances on the icy winds, His eyes sharp and wisdom deep, Snow Leopard sits alone, But her strategies are without fault, And Wolf darts amongst them, His fierce howl uniting them in cause.

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I love that the harp in GW2 allows for multiple notes to be played simultaneously, I've seen some great videos on youtube of people playing songs with chords. I, unfortunately, am not that musically talented but it didn't stop me trying! Here's my first attempt with some simple 2 key presses thrown in. Beautiful Dreamer: 878 3+5 1+3 212 4+6 3+5 5+7 6 4+6 3+5 4432 1+3 878 3+5 1+3 212 4+6 3+5 5+7 6 4+6 3+5 44321 Simple Notes: (Also work on the flute) 878532126 5766544323 878532126 5766544321

Lyrics~ ♪ Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, ♪ ♪ Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee; ♪ ♪ Sounds of the rude world, heard in the day, ♪ ♪ Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away! ♪

Alternative Lyrics~ ♪ Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea, ♪ ♪ Mermaids are chanting the wild lorelei; ♪ ♪ Over the streamlet vapors are borne, ♪ ♪ Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn. ♪

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Through the Arch~ The creak of timbers, Unstable walkways, The invigorating salted breeze, Tussled hair, The call of gulls. Ships and portals, Pathways and waterways, Countless directions, Freedom, Excitement and peace.                    ~Emyralda.

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Liiari serenaded her partner Taarez for Lover's Day. She's very shy and still not the best harp player but she wanted to do something for just him.

You are my Sunshine~

Notes~ (Also work on flute)

25677 76755 567(13 321)7 5678(3 321)7 5 5567 866 75 25677 76755 567(13 21)7 5678(3 321)75 567 866 75 25677 76755 567(13 321)7 5678(3 321)7 5 5567 866 75

Lyrics~

♪ You are my sunshine, My only sunshine ♪ ♪ You make me happy, When the skies are grey ♪ ♪ You’ll never know dear, How much I love you ♪ ♪ So please don’t take, My sunshine away ♪

♪ The other night dear, As I lay sleeping ♪ ♪ I dreamed I held you in my arms ♪ ♪ When I awoke dear, I was mistaken ♪ ♪ And I held my head, And I cried ♪

♪ You are my sunshine, My only sunshine ♪ ♪ You make me happy, When the skies are grey ♪ ♪ You’ll never know dear, How much I love you ♪ ♪ So please don’t take, My sunshine away ♪

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So I need more practice with the harp but I wanted to get something up here to show my excitement. Here it is, the bridal chorus/march for the harp & flute in honour of the approach of Valentines Day and being present at an IC marriage proposal last night <3. The video plays according to the notes below on both instruments and then another play through on the harp starting in the lower octave instead.

Notes~ 5 (111) 5 (2) 78 5 (144 32121) 78 (2) 5 (111) 5 (2) 78 5 (135 31) 6 (231)

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Just when I think my friends in GW2 can't get any more awesome. ♥

[gw2-juriia]

PLING PLONG

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You have no idea how much I want the harp. Why must it be so expensive?