A basic, easy-to-understand, step-by-step method about playing the harp. Extensively illustrated, this book is for musicians of all levels, requiring only an interest in learning to play the harp. The material in the book can be applied to any type of harp (with or without pedals) and any type of music. Specific topics covered include basic positioning, tuning, and techniques, etudes, and a colorful selection of folk harp solos. Each section of the book is arranged to show the most efficient way to learn quickly and as easily

Basic Harp for Beginners

Computers & Technology

Riley, Laurie

Programming

Mel Bay Publications,Inc.

This book is intended to be an introduction to a style of music which has a long and noble history that is inextricable intertwined with that of the ancient harp. The tunes contained in this book were chosen for their playability on the folk harp as well as for ease of separating into categories of skill.

Celtic Music for Folk Harp

Arts & Photography

McMichael, Leslie

Music

An updated, step-by-step method for playing the harp. This book and accompanying audio can be used alone or with a teacher. The easy-to-follow method produces results for musicians of all levels, even if you have no prior experience. Varying levels of difficulty are presented in arrangements of familiar musical pieces. All basic techniques and tunes are clearly and thoroughly explained. Specific topics include: how to use this book, how to sit with your harp, how to tune your harp, how to use your hands, plucking thestrings, finger placement, and basic structural concepts of music. Fourteen tunes are included. Audio download available online.

You Can Teach Yourself Lever Harp: Includes Online Audio

Kolle, Beth

Mel Bay Pubns

The harp is the quintessential wedding instrument. Its romantic image and sound make it ideal for the special day which represents a landmark in the life of the bride and groom and their families. The music they choose will stay with them in memory and meaning for a lifetime. This book contains a variety of classic, traditional, and ethnic music, some pieces you will recognize as "standards," and some you may never have heard before. Selections in this book may be played on any style or type of harp. These tunes and pieces have been chosen because they are in the public domain, and also because they could make the difference between an ordinary wedding and a very special one. Divided into four sections: Preludes, Processionals, Meditations, and Recessionals, this music offers more than enough choices to get you through an entire wedding ceremony and reception. These arrangements are interesting to the player as well as the listener and take full advantage of the harmonic capabilities of the lever harp. Includes important and useful tips and suggestions regarding music selections, fees for services, contracts, proper attire, etiquette, and more. This book comes with access to an online audio recording.

Wedding Music for the Lever Harp: Twenty-Three Classic, Traditional, and Ethnic Wedding Arrangements

Kolle, Beth A.

Music effects the body/mind, and the body/mind of the player affects the playing of his or her music. In her newest book, Laurie discusses our cultural relationship with music, how the brain learns it, how we practice it, how we perform it, how we listen to it, how we teach it, and finally, how it is used in purposely therapeutic ways. This book is for everyone who cares to explore aspects of music which have been taken for granted in the past, and also those which must be defined and studied for the future.

Body, Mind, & Music: A Practical Guide to Musical Wholeness

Harps Nouveau

In this DVD devoted to the lever harp (or folk harp, or Celtic harp), you will find the secrets to harmony, chords, hand position, tone production, arranging, left-hand development, rhythmic patterns, and much more. This DVD will give a beginner a good start and enhance the progress of someone already taking lessons. It can be useful to players at other levels, as information on topics such as improvising, composing, and learning by ear is included.

Play the Harp Today

In twenty years of playing the harp, I've learned many techniques that can take you beyond predictability and into the realm of the unexpected and exciting. These skills can be applied to many playing styles and musical moods, helping you make your music entertaining and meaningful while playing smoothly and expressively, quickly or slowly with a sound that is uniquely yours. In this DVD you'll find these straightforward techniques explained in precise detail so you can apply them to your own playing right away, whether you're an intermediate or advanced player. Enjoy!

Harp Beyond the Basics

What makes Celtic Music Celtic? Why can't you just open a book of Celtic tunes and be confident that you are actually playing in a Celtic style? There are many fine nuances of technique that make a world of difference between being a harper playing Celtic tunes and being a Celtic harper. This DVD covers traditional harmonics, chord voicings, arrangements, ornaments, rhythms and much more - techniques that have been passed down through generations of musicians. You'll also learn how to add contemporary touches without spoiling the feel of the music. Welcome to the world of Celtic style.

Harp - Secrets of Celtic Style

Playing Your Tiny Harp

Govier, Lorna

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