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I wonder if you’d agree that one of the most confusing things about starting the harp is finding out where to get your first instrument from? If you’re thinking about buying a harp, you’re likely already looking at the many … Read More
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Well, do you? And if not, why ask the question in the first place? If you’re wondering what’s best for YOU – this episode of the Coffee Break Harp is a must-watch! With music or by ear? People can get … Read More
Are you wondering if you’ve got what it takes to play the harp… and how to tell whether you’re “talented enough”? What special skills one needs to learn to play this instrument? Do you need to be born with these, … Read More
Is harp more difficult than other instruments (and is it possible to compare)? What is easy and what is challenging on the harp? Which harp challenges will require you to move out of your comfort zone? You’ll find the answers … Read More
The technique of playing the harp with thumbs pointing up and other fingers pointing down could be traced back to 19th century and the growing demand for bigger sound and arrival of instruments with higher string tension. While nowadays there … Read More
Have you ever wondered… “Is it really possible to pay attention to both hands while they have to do two very different things at the same time?” “How will I ever put hands together if I cannot do that?” I … Read More
Have you ever experienced that feeling… …when you spend a big chunk of a practice session on learning a few bars of music… then as it becomes more familiar, you move on to the next and let go of the … Read More
Chords can sound wonderfully lush on the harp, but not everyone will be always comfortable with stretching their fingers and hands to perfectly match the composer’s vision. However, there are ways to keep your hands healthy and injury-free without compromising … Read More
About today’s topic I have received a request for some advice on fingerings and I thought that we could start this topic from talking about fingerings for various intervals. Intervals are one of the key ingredients in music, and knowing … Read More
If you liked the Prelude in C Major from last week, but you feel that the piece is too advanced for you at this stage – today’s lesson is for you! We will look at the basics of directional placing … Read More