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Browse lessons on beginning and advance harp technique, music theory and improvisation, repertoire, and more.
Technique
Beginning Technique Sampler
This course includes 17 introductory technique lessons from master teachers. Learn how to sit at the harp, how to hold your hands, how to close, and how to play a single string. Teachers also discuss how to create a good sound, how to stay relaxed while you play, and how to strengthen fingers.
Beginning Technique Fundamentals
This course includes 49 beginning harp technique tutorials from master teachers. Topics include sitting at the harp, hand position, sound, playing and conditioning, staying relaxed, and more.
Technique elements
This course goes beyond the basics with 46 technique element tutorials from master teachers. Learn technique elements including flat and rolled chords, arpeggios, scales, slides, harmonics, trills, placing, and more.
Creative Technique
In this course master teachers explain techniques specific to Celtic, jazz, and improvisational music.
Tuning and Using a Metronome
In this course master teachers explain how to tune the harp with an electronic tuner or by ear. Also included are tips and tricks for using a metronome.
Theory and Improvisation
Beginning Music Theory for Harpists—Part 1
Step into Angelica Hairston's classroom to learn beginning music theory for harpists! In Part 1 of this course Angelica will introduce the staff and note values, along with time signatures and basic counting. All lessons are taught from a harpist's point of view.
Beginning Music Theory for Harpists—Part 2
Step into Angelica Hairston's classroom to learn beginning music theory for harpists! In Part 2 of this course, Angelica teaches key signatures, ledger lines, intervals, scales, triads, and inversions. All lessons are taught from a harpist's point of view.
Theory for Jazz and Improvisation
In this course, master teachers discuss theory concepts specific to jazz and improvisation. Included are lessons on triads, 7th chords, scales, chord progressions, voice leading, and more.
More Techniques and Exercises for Improvisation
In this course, master teachers share techniques and exercises for improvising. Learn Kim Robertson's "musical sandwich," Maeve Gilchrist's Ostinato exercises, Sunita Staneslow's arpeggio series, and more.
Repertoire
Beginning Classics—Level 1
In this course, learn standards from the beginning classical harp repertoire from master teachers. Included are are beginning pieces especially for new harpists.
Beginning Classics—Level 2
In this course, learn standards from the beginning classical harp repertoire from master teachers. Included are are beginning pieces for harpists with a basic technique foundation.
Suzuki Favorites
In this course, master teacher Nicole Brady teaches favorites from the Suzuki Harp School vol. 1 and 2 books.
Standard Classics
In this course, learn standards from the classical harp repertoire from master teachers. Included are intermediate to advanced pieces for harpists with a solid technique foundation.
Celtic and folk
In this course, learn Celtic, folk, and jazz repertoire from master teachers. Included are traditional tune along with original compositions from our artists.
Jazz and Originals
In this course, learn jazz and original repertoire from master teachers.
Advanced Repertoire
Dig deeper into advanced classical repertoire in this course featuring masterclasses, performances, and discussions on standard literature and orchestral excerpts.