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Discussing Hindemith’s Sonata
Members of the Dallas Harp Quartet perform and discuss Sonata for Harp by Paul Hindemith.
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Minor triads
Learn how to build minor triads and identify the sound between major and minor.
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Discussing “First Arabesque”
Members of the Dallas Harp Quartet perform and discuss First Arabesque, by Claude Debussy.
The blues—part 2
Learn how to improvise on the 12-bar blues form, along with how to create the blues scale. (To get the most from this tutorial, watch Part 1 of this series in Park's HCA studio.)
“Allegro” from Introduction and Allegro
June Han teaches how to play the "Allegro" section (beginning at rehearsal 2) from Maurice Ravel's "Introduction and Allegro."
Choosing repertoire for the church
Learn how to pick music appropriate for worship services.
Scales with Lynne Aspnes—Part 2
Lynne Aspnes teaches how to play scales in one hand.
Irish Modes
Learn how to play the four traditional Irish modes.
Triads on lever harp
Learn how to play major and minor triads on lever harp.
Ask me anything—Judy Loman
Judy Loman answers questions about technique, repertoire, Carlos Salzedo, and more!
Fugue from Bach Violin Concerto no. 1
In this course Judy Loman teaches Abigail Kent how to play the "Fugue" by J.S. Bach, transcribed by Marcel Grandjany.
An hini a garan—part B
Tristan Le Govic performs and teaches the traditional Breton air "An hini a garan" ("The One I Love").
Practice tip #2: practice as little as necessary
In this lesson on how to practice, expert Rachel Lee Hall explains why practicing as little as necessary is the best method for success.
Raising—part 1
Alice Giles teaches the ergonomics of how and why to raise.
The Foggy Dew with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "The Foggy Dew," from First Harp Book, arrange by Betty Paret.
Chord progressions—I, IV, V, I
Learn to play a basic I, IV, V, I chord progression.
Chord choices of C major
In this lesson Amanda Whiting shows how to identify chords that are found in the key of C Major, along with how to improvise with those chords.
Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style
Members of the Dallas Harp Quartet perform and discuss Variations on a Theme in Ancient Style, by Carlos Salzedo.
Musical sandwich etudes
In this lesson Kim Robertson teaches how to create etudes based on her "musical sandwich" technique.
The triplet with Grainne Hambly
Learn how to play the Irish triplet.