Live no 13: Dynamics on the Harp
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Today’s topic is DYNAMICS! Why today’s topic? – two approaches to dynamics – dynamics vs playing hands together – boxes to “tick off” before you start working on the dynamics – when you can (or even should!) add them straight … Read More

Live no 10: Pedals etiquette and “Minuet in G” by Bach
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Today we’re going to talk about PEDAL ETIQUETTE.   I’m answering questions from the viewers: Q: when should I set the pedals up when performing solo? Q: when should I do this when there are more performers and we all … Read More

Live no 9: Placing three fingers
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Today we’re going to talk about playing with – and placing – three fingers, and…  answering questions from viewers: Q: Lifting the arms off after coming off the strings: how to best enhance the sound of the harp? Q: How … Read More

Live no 8: Placing two fingers, with practice plan
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Today we’re going to talk about PLACING, and about…  why this will be especially helpful for any self-taught harpist  how many fingers you should start with when starting to learn All materials used today come from “First Harp Book” by … Read More

Live no 6: “Skaters” by Fiona Clifton-Welker
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About the piece the range the difficulty level about the book, which you can buy here Music (from 7’20”) how the music is organised on the page and how it can help you – left hand pattern(s) – right hand … Read More

Live no 5: “Gavotte” by Christoph Willibald Gluck
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In this episode you will hear about…    the harp I am using today the owner of the harp, Olivia Jageurs and her cool projects:  15 Second Harp Bachn’Eggs concert series, and the special offer for the next performance   … Read More

Live no 4: “A Stray Cat…” from Haiku by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood
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In this episode I’m talking about… Where am I today and why Who “sponsored” today’s episode and how Interesting ideas on how to fit 4 harps into the orchestra   About the piece part of the book “Haiku for the … Read More

Live no 3: “Rope-walking” by Janina Garścia
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In episode no 3 you will hear me talking about… my new baby-harp (Derwent Adventurer 20) and why I bought it the composer of today’s piece – Janina Garścia her book – “On the harp’s strings” (“Na strunach harfy”). Link to … Read More

Live no 2: “Moonlight” by Susann McDonald
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In the 2nd episode (live on 3rd May 2019) you will hear me talking about… last week’s episode and where to find previous episodes how can you learn to read music faster   Discover the Harp free ebook with exercises … Read More

Live no 1: “Cannelle” by Bernard Andrés
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In this first episode (live on 26th April 2019) you will hear me talking about… The idea behind the series – Discover the Harp Ebook [currently unavailable] – Few recordings of pieces available for intermediate players – FB Live – … Read More

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