How to create a good tone
Taught by Sunita Staneslow
In this lesson, Sunita Staneslow teaches how to create a good tone on a lever harp. “You need a sense of breath and control, not holding any tension in your hands.”
Dynamics
Taught by Isabelle Perrin
In this lesson, Isabelle Perrin teaches how to create contrast by building a “ladder” of dynamics. “A dynamic is to play softer, to play louder, to have different levels of sound.”
Strengthening Fingers—part 1
Taught by Kim Robertson
In this lesson, Kim Robertson teaches exercises for strengthening one finger. “Each time make sure you squeeze, release, and relax into the palm, and this will help you get the full tone on your harp. You really only play as good as your tone.”
Fin and Sarah’s Wedding Waltz
Taught by Maeve Gilchrist
In this lesson, Maeve Gilchrist teaches how to play her original composition “Fin and Sarah’s Wedding Waltz.” She says, “Our phrasing relies on tone and dynamics and intention.”
7th chords
Taught by Felice Pomeranz
In this lesson, Felice Pomeranz teaches about the different kinds of 7th chords and how to build them. “If you practice these [7th chords] every day, your feet and your levers will get better, you’ll be able to do them, and you’ll be able to hear them, which will make a huge difference in your playing.”
