Sitting at the harp
Taught by Lynne Aspnes
In this lesson, Lynne Aspnes teaches how to sit at the harp for ergonomic playing. She says, “[think about] the role of every part of your body supporting another part of your body so that you can play with freedom.”
Playing small intervals
Taught by Kim Robertson
Kim Robertson teaches how to play and practice small intervals on a lever harp. She explains, “Make sure your fingers are pulling in and relaxing in between.”
A Moorish Garden
Taught by Isabelle Perrin
Learn how to play “A Moorish Garden,” from The Magic Road, by Nancy Gustavson. Isabelle Perrin says, “Glissandi are something we need to really work on to make sure they are beautiful.”
Practicing the circle of fifths
Taught by Park Stickney
Learn Park’s technique for understanding and practicing the circle of fifths using his sharp pedal method. (To enjoy this video, you’ll need an understanding of key signatures and enharmonics.)
How to create a good sound
Taught by Bridget Kibbey
In this lesson, Bridget Kibbey teaches her techniques for creating a good sound. “We all want to have a core to our sound—a depth and a warmth that’s kind of a baseline to our playing.”
